Venice: 30 min private Gondola Ride with Guide

4.0
(142 reviews)

30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Float through Venice by private gondola boat on a 30 minutes tour, and learn all about the history of the quintessential Venetian gondolas, too! As a gondolier navigates the boat along the famous Grand Canal, relax and listen to fun facts and trivia about the boats and the city from a local guide. The traditional gondola is small but seats up to four people comfortably in addition to the onboard guide and gondolier.

What's Included

Private guide in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
Private 30 minutes gondola ride
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: 15 min before the departure time at the gondola station of Santa Maria del Giglio in front of the Gritti Palace Hotel. Please look for your guide with a sign with your name on it!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meeting point for the tour and drop off

    Admission ticket free
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    A truly unique and magical 30 min gondola guided tour of Venice’s waterways, you will be guaranteed the best and most breathtaking views of the city of Venice from the water. Once you have met up with our expert guide you will be steered in style by your own personal gondolier along the incomparable Grand Canal. All you need to do is sit back, relax taking in the surroundings while our informative guide entertains you with stories and anecdotes of the city, explaining the history behind La Serenissima and her array of stunning palaces. Our informative guide will tell you all about the gondola, its unique structure and traditions of the Venetian gondoliers – unique to Venice. An excellent way to combine an informative and stimulating guided commentary with an essential gondola ride, this tour is not to be missed!

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Punta della Dogana is part of the itinerary

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Basilca di Santa Maria della Salute is part of the itinerary

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Ca' Dario is part of the itinerary (but ask to the gondolier first)

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Peggy Guggenheim is part of the itinerary

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Palazzo Franchetti is part of the itinerary

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Accademia bridge is part of the itinerary

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants aged under 2 years will be seated on the lap of an adult;
  • There is a limit of 4 people + 1 guide per gondola
  • 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
Supplied by Venice Events srl

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Gondola Cruises
Water Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Seasonal
Small Group
Viator Plus
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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Rating

4.0 Based on 142 142 reviews
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