Venice: Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride Through the Canals

Overview

30 minutes

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Discover Venice from the water and enjoy a tour along the Canal Grande past the most beautiful sights of the city in a gondola.

Enjoy this traditional classical Gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Relax as your gondolier steers you through centuries of history, the perfect way to appreciate Venice from the water. Become involved in the banter of the Gondoliers as they call to each other through the canals.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For all late arrivals and no show, no refund

Meeting point 15 min before the departure time

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Serenade if option selected

Multilingual assistance when boarding

30 Minute shared Gondola ride through the Venetian canals

Food and drinks

Gratuities

This ride is not Guided

Hotel pickup and drop off

What To Expect

A classic Gondola ride is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water. This traditional Venetian mode of transport, departs from campo San Moisè, where you will be invited to relax aboard this historic vessel. Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture, and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners of the city. This is not a guided tour - words are not required to embrace the beauty of seeing Venice from the water.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Chiesa di San Moise

Admission Not Applicable

Options

SUNSET GONDOLA RIDE at 18.30

Duration: 30 minutes

Sunset Gondola ride at 18.30

Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting point : Meeting point: 15 min before the departure time in Calle larga de l’Ascension. TURIVE wooden kiosk next to the post office.

Morning 11am & Afternoon 15pm

Duration: 30 minutes
Meeting point: 15 min before the departure time in Calle larga de l’Ascension. TURIVE wooden kiosk next to the post office.
Max 5 people per gondola

Morning at 9.15 AM

Duration: 30 minutes

LATE AFTERNOON 5.15 pm

Duration: 30 minutes

MORNING AT 9.15 AM

Duration: 30 minutes

MORNING 11am & AFTERNOON 15pm

Duration: 30 minutes

Late afternoon 5.15 pm

Duration: 30 minutes

Reviews

3.31

102 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We didn't make the tour....
Laurie D,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We didn't make the tour. I think tbey packed up and closed earky. I had texted from the water taxi to say we were running to get there. Not sure if people were in our group or not but if there wasn't then I guess they felt they could lock up and leave
Short but sweet
Justine K,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
30 minutes flew by, in hindsight an hour ride would be ideal! We strolled through the canals and our driver hummed the entire time. It was a fun experience. We did get placed with another couple on the gondola, so if you’re looking for a private tour for just yourselves, this may not be the one. Overall we enjoyed it!
Great activity
Barbara W,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything they promised! Prompt, easy to find, quiet! Saw Grand Canal as well as several small canals! Had to change date and no problem!
It is not private. The...
Janna F,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It is not private. The canal is very crowded with other gondolas, like rush hour. If your goal is to say you did it, get a picture and see a little bit of Venice from the water, then it is fine.
Gondola Trip
Richard C,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
You pick the ride up in a very easy location and everyone is helpful. But the Gondola driver was on his phone the whole journey which I think ruined the atmosphere of the ride. You go down some scenic routes and then onto the big canal and there’s lovely picturesque things to see it was a shame that he didn’t chat to us while we were on the Gonola or at least not be on his phone
Gondala ride
Wendy H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful experience! We loved it. It was during golden hour and our guide was nice. Dont miss this while visiting Venice.
Must do
patricia b,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Exactly what you think of when you think of Venice. Wonderful unique experience. I would highly recommend this experience for everyone that visits Venice.
Gondola ride
shelli w,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Rude driver , gave no info at all about the buildings. Would not let me turn in the chair to look I had to face the wall the whole way. I would not recommend
Expected more
Jetzebell G,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The view was amazing and staff was friendly. I didn’t like that we had to share a gondola with another couple. There was no singing or interaction with the man driving the gondola. There was no music and the trip itself just went too fast. I feel they should last an hour for that money. It’s still very romantic.
rosiu925,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
VERY FATHER EXPERIENCE, THE TOUR VERY FATHER AND GOOD CARE PRO PART OF THE GONDOLERO, RECOMMENDED 100 PERCENT....