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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

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Overview

Available languages

English
Italian

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Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice. Whether you want to meander through hidden corners or glide under famous bridges and sights – this tour satisfies all tastes. Fabio, one of the gondoliers, says, ‘Being a gondolier is so much more than operating a gondola. Over 400 hours go into getting a Gondolier license, learning the ins and outs of the canals, Venetian art and history. You’re really in the safest hands.’

The shortest tour focuses on the San Paolo district. Discover an intimate side of Venice and lesser-known gems. Canal-facing facades are a unique characteristic of Venetian buildings before streets came along – the canals were the streets – and they were a way of showing style and wealth.

If you want to continue to the Grand Canal you can choose the 1-hour tour and If you’re bursting to see Venice’s more famed locations, the 1.5-hour tour showcases the Rialto Bridge area and the longest ride adds St. Mark’s Square to the itinerary.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This activity takes place rain or shine, but please note that in the event of exceptionally high tides or heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled by the local supplier and a full refund will be provided

Each gondola carries a maximum of 5 people (infants included). Larger groups will be divided between multiple gondolas

Please note that babies count as adults. You need to book a ticket even for them

Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour departure time. If you arrive late, the ride will be shorter and for those more than 15 minutes late, this will be considered a no-show

Dogs are allowed on the boat and don't count towards the maximum number of people

Your gondolier will ask you if you want a commentary during the experience or you can silently take in the sights and enjoy the ride

Please note that all tours start and end at Piazzale Roma (near the train station)

Duration is subject to traffic conditions

Tour starts from the moment of boarding

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Friendly and expert local gondoliere

2-hour tour enjoys the full itinerary

1.5-hour tour goes up to Rialto Market before going back to the meeting point

30-minutes tour goes up to Palazzo Briati before going back to the meeting point

60-minutes tour goes up to San Polo before going back to the meeting point

Choice of a 30-minute, 1-hour, 1.5-hour or 2-hour tour

Transportation to the meeting point

What To Expect

1

Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Carmini

Drift past the elegant Carmelite church and feel centuries of history echo off its Renaissance façade. Then swoon at the fairytale charm of Torres’ neo-medieval home—so romantic, it practically whispers sweet nothings to passing lovers.

•Admission Not Applicable
2

Ca' Zenobio degli Armeni

Wander through the lavish halls of Palazzo Ca' Zenobio, where elegance meets intrigue—and if you're lucky, you might just stumble upon a film shoot .

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

2 hours

Duration: 2 hours
Gondola ride

90 minutes Night Rate

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

1 Hour

Duration: 1 hour
Gondola ride

30 minutes Night Rate

Duration: 30 minutes

2 Hours Night Rate

1 hour Night Rate

Duration: 1 hour

90 minutes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Gondola ride

30 minutes

Duration: 30 minutes
Gondola ride

Reviews

3.82

248 reviews

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  • Great all around informative ride

    Bonnie A,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This gondola ride was ao fun! We got to see areas of the city we hadnt seen . Samuel pointed out names of churches and other highlights

  • Great choice for a private gondola ride

    slw74,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An excellent way to book a private gondola; you can choose from several durations depending upon what you want to spend. Thirty minutes was great for us. The gondoliers share important information with you during the trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

  • Great experience would do it again

    joseph g,

    Jul 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alex was great! Friendly and even posed for some Of the pictures we took. We took it at night and it was beautiful .

  • Very peaceful and...

    Michael M,

    Jul 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very peaceful and romantic. Great way to see key areas of Venice along the canals. Gondola captain was awesome and extremely friendly.

  • Loved it

    Shannon L,

    Jul 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Quiet and peaceful. Not surrounded by tourists. Saw beautiful buildings. We weren’t passing tons of gondolas like we saw in other locations

From EUR 79.5

3.82
248 reviews
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