Venice Private Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal

Venezia 1 hour

A gondola ride is a quintessential experience on any Venetian vacation. Make your way to the departure point near St. Mark’s Square, and then step aboard a beautiful handmade gondola. The boat seats five passengers comfortably, in addition to the gondolier and your local guide. Head out along the charming Rio della Madonnetta and take in the canal-side sights of the Santa Croce and San Polo neighborhoods while your guide shares fun facts and trivia about Venetian history. As your gondolier expertly navigates the boat into the famous Grand Canal, admire the opulent palaces and churches that line the city’s main thoroughfare. Enjoy being a part of the canal’s energetic activity as a steady flow of water taxis, barges, and other gondolas cruise up and down the watery way. Glide beneath the beautiful Accademia Bridge that connects the San Marco and Dorsoduro neighborhoods, and then float through some narrower side canals to get a glimpse of the city’s daily life and tucked-away charms. Back on the Grand Canal, see the magnificent Gothic architecture of the Ca’ d’Oro palace and pass under the iconic Rialto Bridge, flanked by bustling open-air markets and shops. After a memorable ride, your tour concludes back at the starting point. Price is per person, based on five passengers per boat.

• Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide and a gondolier
• Cruise along the picturesque Rio della Madonnetta and then onto the Grand Canal
• Pass top Venice attractions including Accademia Bridge, Ca’ d’Oro, and Rialto Bridge
• Listen to stories about the Venetian gondolas as well as trivia about the city history and architecture

Private guide in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian
Private 1 hour gondola ride

Exclusions

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink

Additional Information

• 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;
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers;
• 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

2467 Campiello Traghetto, Venezia, Veneto, 30124 Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

• English
• Spanish
• German
• Italian
• French

Venice Private Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal

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