Take a private gondola ride from the St. Mark's Area in Venice and marvel at the most beautiful places in the historic center of the city.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 30 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- Italian, English
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Avoid the crowds and take a moment for yourself on the peaceful canals
- Discover the magic of Venice and its famous canals
- Enjoy a private experience exclusive to you and your group
Full description
Embark on a private gondola ride from just outside Hotel Danieli, near St. Mark's Square. Cruise through the small canals in some of the most ancient parts of the city and discover the city like a true Venetian.
First, sail down the Rio del Palazzo and pass under the famous Bridge of Sighs. Pass through the Rio di Santa Maria Formosa, admiring the elegant apartments of shops on either side. Follow Rio di San Severo to finish your short journey in the Basin of San Marco.
For a romantic experience, choose to include a musician and singer to serenade you as you ride through the canals.
Includes
- 30-minute private gondola ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Danieli Gondola Pier, located very near to the San Zaccaria stop of Vaporetto Public Line 1, in front of Hotel Danieli. Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts.
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note, all gondolas have a maximum capacity of five people, including children. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, until further notice the capacity is reduced to four passengers. However, five passengers can still ride together if they are from the same household
- The length of the tour is about 30 minutes and is along a standard route, which depends on the option chosen
- Please note that it is possible that someone will not be seated in their desired place, due to organizational and weight distribution reasons
- In case of adverse weather or tidal conditions, the length or route of the tour can be subject to change