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30-min Private Gondola Ride for up to 5 people

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Venice, IT
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30-min Private Gondola Ride for up to 5 people

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Venice, IT
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Experience the enchantment of Venice with a 30-minute private gondola ride for up to 5 people. Say goodbye to sharing with strangers and enjoy the privilege of having an entire gondola to yourself. Book online beforehand to save time and avoid the hassle. Choose from a range of departure times throughout the day, either in the morning or afternoon. Your journey begins just steps away from St. Mark's Square, away from the crowds of tourists. Cruise along the Grand Canal and discover hidden gems and intimate charms of the inner canals. Admire iconic sights such as the scenic tower of Teatro La Fenice and the breathtaking Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Marvel at the Punta della Dogana, where the famous "Palla d'Oro" stands. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure in the magical city of Venice.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-5 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Private gondola ride for up to 5 people
  • Choose your perfect departure time
  • Avoid sharing the gondola with strangers
  • Cruise past famous highlights of Venice
  • Discover the intimate charm of inner canals
  • gondola ride
  • Explanations during the tour

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Introduction: Experience Venice like a Local with a 30-minute Private Gondola Ride

Immerse yourself in the romantic charm of Venice with a unique and unforgettable experience - a 30-minute private gondola ride. This must-do activity allows you to explore the city's iconic canals at your own pace, without the inconvenience of sharing a gondola with strangers. Say goodbye to crowded tours and hello to exclusivity as you and your group of up to 5 people embark on a journey through the picturesque waterways of Venice.

What to expect?

During this enchanting gondola ride, you can expect to witness the true beauty of Venice. The experience starts just a few steps away from St. Mark’s Square, where you'll board your private gondola. As you glide along the famous Grand Canal, you'll have the opportunity to admire some of Venice's most notable landmarks. From the breathtaking Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute to the historic Punta della Dogana, you'll feel the rich history and elegance of the city as your gondolier navigates the waterways.

Who is this for?

This private gondola ride is perfect for anyone seeking a unique and memorable way to explore Venice. Whether you're a couple looking for a romantic experience, a group of friends celebrating a special occasion, or a family wanting to create lasting memories, this tour is suitable for all. Don't miss out on the chance to dive into the culture and charm of the city while enjoying a private and personalized gondola ride.

Why book this?

Booking this private gondola ride offers you the incredible advantage of exclusivity and freedom. Unlike shared gondola experiences, you and your companions will have the entire gondola to yourselves, allowing for a more intimate and personalized experience. With the flexibility of choosing your own departure time and avoiding the crowds of tourists, this tour ensures that you can enjoy Venice at your own pace. Explore both famous highlights and hidden gems, as you cruise through the city's inner canals - an opportunity you do not want to miss.

Good to know

Embarking on a private gondola ride comes with a few important tips to keep in mind. Be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point in front of Harry's Bar Cipriani, next to Actv stop San Marco Vallaresso. From there, a short 4-minute walk will lead you to the starting point. It's also recommended to bring a hat and sunscreen during the summer months, as the Venetian sun can be quite strong. Lastly, don't forget your camera to capture the magical moments along the picturesque canals of Venice.

Reviews

Customers rave about the exclusivity and luxury of this private gondola ride. They highlight the beauty of the sights along the Grand Canal and the knowledgeable gondoliers who provide interesting insights into the city's history. Many reviewers express their satisfaction with the lack of crowds and the romantic atmosphere that comes with having a gondola all to themselves. Overall, the private gondola ride is praised as an enchanting and unforgettable experience in the heart of Venice.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Teatro La Fenice

(Pass by)

See the scenic tower of the famous La Fenice Theater, rebuilt exactly as it once looked and where it was located after the great fire in 1996, which affected the whole building. You will also glide underneath an elegantly carved stone bridge, dedicated to Maria Callas, who made her first Venetian debut at La Fenice thanks to her starring role in Bellini's ‘The Puritans’.

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

(Pass by)

At the beginning of your ride, admire one of the most evocative sights of Venice, the 17th century Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, overlooking the Grand Canal. It was designed as a votive offering by the entire city to celebrate the end of the terrible plague of 1630.

Punta della Dogana

(Pass by)

After the Basilica della Salute, you find Punta della Dogana that divides the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal and where the "Palla d'Oro" stands. It is a well-known gilt bronze sphere on top of the Dogana de Mar tower.

Reviews

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dodge1929

My wife has always wanted to visit Venice and we were so much looking forward to this part of the visit. The Gondola operators were a little rude, the ride was expensive and only lasted about 25mins total and the gondolier never said a word the whole ride. Very dissapointed. Will never return.

Memel

I booked this well in advance and was so looking forward to it. The gondolier was dressed in white and appeared to be more senior than all the others we passed. In fact nearly every gondolier spoke to him. Although he never spoke to us. We spent so much for this and didn’t get our money’s worth. What a disappointment don’t waste your money booking this. There are plenty of gondolas canal side. We rarely don’t leave a tip, and even though there was a tip jar (hat and sign) we did not leave a tip.

Lizpre

The customer service and everything leading up to the gondola ride was smooth and organized. However, it’s solely just a quiet short boat ride. Our gondolier didn’t say a single word or give us history, or offer to take a picture or anything. We saw other gondoliers going above and beyond for people and were hoping the same for our anniversary. Cool experience, but I would say it’s not worth the money.

Richard_R

A nice leisurely ride, very courteous staff, quick entry facilitated by our printed ticket. We arrived mid morning and had no wait. By midday it had become very crowded.

242bod

It was nice. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We got some amazing pictures. But, it felt rushed. It didn’t live up to expectations and it cost more than we were told it would by the locals.

CDPV1

Venice is so much more than what We expected, pictures. movies, posters, etcetera do not compare with the Real experience of Venice; you just have to visit, And when you Do, please make some room in your agenda to visit the surrounding islands, gorgeous different towns, just minutes away but each one with each a specific atmosphere, style...

B4240EQstephaniet

Please do not book this company. This company is extremely unprofessional. If I could give 0 stars, I would. We arrived 30 minutes prior to our reservation at 6:30 pm. When we arrived to the front, we showed our reservation booking in which we paid just about $200 (2 people). We were directed to go further down away from the original departure area because we were “at the wrong place.” So we followed directions and walked to the other side of the area of check-in (this was about a 20 minute-walk; however, at this point, since we had more than enough time before our reservation, we weren’t panicking). We walk to the other side only to be met by no one and there was no other company to attend to us. We were a bit confused as to why we were directed in this direction if no one was able to assist us. We began calling the company but the number did not go through. When we checked TripAdvisor, the pictures as to where we should meet were the original location where we were. So we decided to walk back to the original location in which we were dismissed. We walked (20 minutes) back to the original departure destination in front of the gondolas and we asked to speak with the manager. At this time, it’s 7:03 pm and we are furious that we might miss our booking. We are explaining to the manager (we show him our booking, we show him the company that we booked which matches the polo he is wearing). At this point, the same fellow that came out before and told us we were at the wrong place (Marco), comes out to tell us we are still in the wrong place. The manager then takes us to the back to see if our names put in the system. LOW AND BEHOLD. Our reservation is right in front of his eyes. He then does not apologize and basically dismissed us to the corner to get on a random ride. Then, after waiting for another 30 minutes, we finally get on the gondola ride. My friend who I was with suggested that we record the time in which we are on the gondola as we paid for a 30 minute ride. I did not think it would be a big deal as I was just happy to finally be on the gondola but I told her to go ahead. No kidding, we were on the gondola for about 16 minutes. When we asked the person that was maneuvering the gondola that we barely reached 16 minutes, he replied, “It’s more or less 30 minutes.” We were extremely furious and will make share to share with family and friends are disgust with this company. It is absolutely saddening the discrimination that we faced and I suggest that you find another company to enjoy this experience.

865oykua

We booked this ride for 30 minutes but it didn’t even last 15 minutes and when we asked the staff, he said it’s okay, it’s normal. No way, waste of money if this is normal or it’s swindling!

Shilpa_P

Grand canal and smaller waterways. But only 20 min. Confusing getting there, they told me to go elsewhere and then the other group sent me back. &150 for 5 seems high given the tours on the spot are 80 euros for 30 min.

Serina H

Was extremely crowded and slightly disorganized. Our gondolier was rude and in a bad mood. Wouldn't let my family take pictures or move at all on the boat. Service was terrible. Just save yourself the time effort and money and go somewhere else for a ride. Pick a small company with good reviews. The ride itself was much shorter than the promised 30mins. It was just barely 20mins and the route was so ugly. Construction and abandoned hotels and a smelly canal was our experience… INCREDIBLY underwhelming as I have been on other gondola rides before and they have NEVER been as bad as that.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-24 05:24