Private Gondola Ride – The Romantic Soul of Venice

From€120

30 min

City of Venice, Italy

About this activity

Enjoy a private gondola ride down the legendary Grand Canal and other scenic canals. Share the sights of Venice with your friends, family, or partner and choose from a variety of tour options.

Highlights

Float down the iconic Grand Canal on a gondola
See Teatro La Fenice and other landmarks from the water
Admire the Basilica della Salute and Punta della Dogana

Full description

Board an authentic gondola and take a romantic journey along the Grand Canal in Venice. See the historic sights along the shoreline as you glide down the canal. Set off from the departure point and admire marvelous palaces, such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Explore the secret waterways of Venice and soak up the city's atmosphere with your friends or your beloved. Travel by gondola close to St. Mark's Square, Fenice Opera House, Punta della Dogana, and many other charming palaces. Pass under a small bridge as you discover the hidden spots reachable only by gondola.

Included / Excluded

• Gondola ride
30 minutes trip
private tour

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Guide

Meeting point

Start Location

Gondola - Traghetto Santa Maria del Giglio

Gondola - Traghetto Santa Maria del Giglio, Campiello Traghetto, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

The price is per gondola, accommodating up to 5 people
Please be aware that this tour is subject to weather conditions and may not operate during bad weather, exceptionally high tides, or strong winds. In such cases, your ride can be rescheduled for the following day or refunded
Please note that this tour is self-guided
It's recommended to download the app commentary before boarding

Know before you go

• The price is per gondola, not per person. 5 people can ride in 1 gondola.
• Please note, this tour does not operate during bad weather, exceptionally high tides or strong wind. In these instances your ride can be postponed to the next day or refunded).
• This tour is NOT guided.
• Please download the commentary before boarding:
The audio guide is available on the first page of the brochure. Scan the QR code and enjoy the tour

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.3(22,895 reviews)

Véronique

Oct 2026

5.0

La guide était très intéressante et le tour en gondole parfait. Pas trop long, car je me serais ennuyée, le passage dans les canaux au début, puis un petit passage dans le Grand Canal, juste devant la Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Ces gondoliers font un travail remarquable ! Et le petit plus que j'ai adoré : l'expérience de réalité virtuelle au début de l'activité, dans une boutique tout près du lieu de rendez vous, pour nous plonger dans l'histoire des gondoles de Venise à travers le temps

GetYourGuide traveler

Oct 2026

5.0

Super expérience !

GetYourGuide traveler

Oct 2026

5.0

I am a great believer in using guides on visits to places I haven't visited before as they are able to provide history and context to a place. The visit to the glass blowing factory in Murano was very interesting and we particularly enjoed our tour of Burano and having some free time to wander there too.