Water activity

Venice: Private Rialto Bridge Gondola Ride

Activity provider: GONDOLIERI TRAVEL
Water activity

Venice: Private Rialto Bridge Gondola Ride

Activity provider: GONDOLIERI TRAVEL
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From US$ 151.82 US$ 136.64 per group up to 5

Take a private gondola ride from St. Mark's in Venice. Float along while enjoying the tranquillity of Venice's canals and see the famous Rialto Bridge with the option to be serenaded.

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Duration 30 minutes - 1 hour
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Host or greeter
Italian, English
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Avoid the crowd and take a moment for yourself on the peaceful canals
  • Discover the magic of Venice from its famous canals
  • Enjoy a private experience exclusive to you and your group
Full description

Begin the 30-minute tour from the departure point at Bacino Orseolo, right in front of the famous Hard Rock Cafè and just behind Saint Mark’s Square. Follow smaller but unbelievably beautiful secondary canals such as Rio dei Barcaioli, where Mozart once lived, and Rio dell’Ovo to reach the Grand Canal.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the Rialto Bridge from the water, and see imposing palazzi such as Ca’ Farsetti, the seat of the municipal government. Admire Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal and which now hosts the Court of Appeals.

Continue down Rio San Luca where it passes Palazzo Manin, the residence of the last doge of Venice, Ludovico Manin, and today the Bank of Italy’s Regional headquarters building, before returning to end again at Bacino Orseolo.

Start the 60-minute tour with departure from Bacino Orseolo, right in front of the famous Hard Rock Cafè and just behind St. Mark’s Square. Travel down smaller but beautiful canals, on an itinerary that includes Mozart's House and Grand Canal with the stunning Rialto Bridge.

Pass under the famous Rialto Bridge and see the Rialto Market, where locals and visitors enjoy walking around and buy fruits, veggies and fresh seafood. Marvel at the many imposing Palaces, such as Ca’ Farsetti which hosts the Venice Mayor, and Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal.

Cruise down to Rio San Luca with Palazzo Manin, former residence of the last Doge of Venice Ludovico Manin, currently home to the Bank of Italy. Move through enchanting small canals of the city center and end at the same departure point.

Includes
  • Gondola ride
  • Serenade by a singer and an accordionist (if option selected)
  • Guide

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Meeting point

Bacino Orseolo Gondola Pier, located just behind St. Mark's Square, facing Hard Rock Cafè.

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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 379 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    3.6/5
  • Service
    4/5

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We enjoyed our trip with our young but very skilled and great gondolier, he gave us a wonderful tour, very interactive and friendly. He is a second generation gondolier, his father also is a great gondolier, who we passed and met from our gondola. Great experience, highly recommended!!

March 30, 2023

Satisfying experience for a gondola ride in Venice. Pickup point easy to find, right next to Hardrock Cafe, good for meal before or after the ride. Ride routing scenic. However, the boatman can afford to be more professional by not talking on his handsfree when rowing... so ride experience depends partly on luck who you get.

March 30, 2023

Found the meeting point easily and enjoyed an evening gondola ride . We enjoyed the serene ride and exploring the quiet canals . We also did do down the grand canal but that was for a short time only . While advance booking is more expensive than a gondola ride on the spot we could choose the time and also route which worked for us

March 30, 2023

Product ID: 397326