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.

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Duration 30 minutes - 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Host or greeter: English, Italian
Private group

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

Guide on ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Important information

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
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
The ride is not guided

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 77 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
3.6/5

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The gondola ride itself was very good however note - the price on this website is €120 for 30 mins. If you go and just book on the day in the EXACT same place the price is only €80 (for up to 5 people). There was no issues at all with availability - there were plenty of gondolas available at any time.

April 26, 2022

Experience to do x discover the real Venice. All very nice. I would have appreciated some more explanations on what we were observing. I also think that the ride on the Grand Canal is more stimulating for the gondoliers when it comes to the story of historical buildings. However beautiful experience

October 18, 2021

The gondola ride is really nice. The only thing I did not appreciate was paying 120 euros for the half-hour ride when on the spot it cost 80 both there and at other condoliers. Ok something more for booking but so too much. Going there it deserves but without booking online

August 28, 2021

Venice: Private Gondola Ride, Bridge of Sighs

Venice: Private Gondola Ride, Bridge of Sighs

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