Private Tour
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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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Duration: 1 hour
Gondola ride
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Gondola ride
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Duration: 2 hours
Gondola ride
Duration: 30 minutes
Gondola ride
Duration: 30 minutes
258 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tracy K,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
This private tour is far superior to the San Marco Gondola rides. Our gondolier took us through quiet residential areas and told us what we seeing. He was so welcoming and informative.
Cacin T,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
Great experience great gondola ride. if you do but this trip you should leave out about an hour early because parking is very hard and walking to your destination. so you get there on time and don't have to rush
Alexander D,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
LAME RIP OFF! No hidden canals were explored. We were out in the open being baked by the sun in the main shipping channel being sloshed around by bigger boats. The sites that were pointed out were obvious things that anybody can figure out by looking at an online map. The guide barely spoke English and cut the trip short by 15 minutes.
Abbie T,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
Nice, relaxing ride through the canals! Best part of Venice. We wanted to go a tad early and they fit us in!
robin h,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
The ride was not worth the money! Our guide literally talked on his phone our entire ride…even had it on speaker phone for some of the ride, so we not only got to hear him talking, but someone else…what a joy! 😡😩 He only named 1 building for us!
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