Private Gondola Tour: Ancient Venetian Transportation With Breathtaking Canal Views

Experience the charm of this traditional Venetian mode of transport as a skilled gondolier navigates the canals. Take in the stunning vistas of this magnificent city from the water. Delight in a thirty-minute private tour through the canals, gliding under bridges and past Venice’s most renowned landmarks.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Venice is undeniably designed to be admired from the water, where its beauty and grandeur are most evident. Embark on a gondola for a remarkable journey along the Grand Canal and smaller waterways. Experience the charm of this traditional Venetian mode of transport as a skilled gondolier navigates the canals. Revel in stunning vistas of this…

What's Included
  • Romantic ride through Venice’s canals
  • Authentic Venetian gondolas
  • Experienced gondolier guide
  • Serenading musicians optional
  • Evening tours available
  • Breathtaking views of Venetian architecture
  • Passage under historic bridges
  • Chance to see the Grand Canal
  • Offers for groups and couples
  • A unique way to explore the city
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • A gondola can accommodate 5 people only.
  • 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
Location
Museo Correr
Piazza San Marco
Meet our representative in front of the entrance of the Museo Correr. Our assistant will hold a sign with your name. Please note: the address (P.za San Marco 52) is automatically added by Viator and may be inaccurate. For the exact spot, search “Museo Correr entrance” on Google Maps.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Diane_s
Apr 4, 2026
Girls on the Gondola - It is only 30 minutes and no longer at the most. Sometimes, the gondola can be a little shakey if the wind is blowing.
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Ellen_n
Jun 28, 2025
Our family of four... - Our family of four (including two teenage boys) experienced the private gondola ride. Our gondolier was quite reticent, but that actually was a positive for us as we were able to relax and enjoy the beautiful views without interruption.
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Joe_s
May 25, 2025
Cross it off the bucket list!! - Worth every penny!! The boat ride is not overly long, but my wife loved it!! We played classical Venetian music and our gondolier was great!
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Kim_m
Feb 15, 2026
Okay, Despite a Shaky Meet-up Experience - The ride itself was nice (despite the cloudy, cool weather). Wish we could have been serenaded. The meet-up with Viator guide was frustrating! We were given an address that was several hundred feet from where the guide was; had to call Viator.
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Patricia_h
May 5, 2025
The meeting point was... - The meeting point was easy to find and tour director was waiting. I did find the gondolier was not very friendly and while it wasn't a tour, he could have said something during the ride.
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Kenneth_d
Aug 30, 2025
Gondolier did not speak... - Gondolier did not speak English and was not overly engaging or friendly. The tour itself was lovely. The tour lasted thirty minutes.
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Ken_h
Nov 14, 2024
Ok to check the bucketlist of a gondola ride off - A nice ride with a boatsman who spoke decent english, but frankly, nothing I could not have done directly in November for far less. The tour guide was nice enough but simply met us, and walked us a few blocks to a spot on the canal where gondola's load and offload passengers. In peak season, this might have had far greater value. No singing, but he took a route that avoided much traffic.
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Lisa_r
Sep 14, 2025
Disappointing - I would not recommend this to her at all. Our train was running late. I called to try to change it and I got nowhere. The only thing I got was too late totally disappointed and would not recommend this group for this tour.
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Farzan_b
Jun 8, 2025
Rip off - The cost of the gondola tour locally is 90 Euro for a day ride; there is plenty of availability. Charging 195 Euro is a massive rip off for no additional activity, explanation or value provided
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Tkb7f2gqn6
Oct 24, 2024
Rip off - We paid three times more than other people on our tour and because of the rain the whole experience lasted 1/2 the advertised time! Never booking with this site again
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From $46
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).