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Venice Private Gondola Ride

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Venice canal with gondolier steering a private gondola ride under a historic bridge.
View of Gondola on Canal Grande with Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice
View of Peggy Guggenheim from Gondola Ride

Craving a unique retreat with your loved ones? Cruise through the serene canals of Venice with four people of your choosing!

Highlights

  • Capture breathtaking views of the stunning waterfront architecture with your favorite people on a private ride aboard a traditional gondola.

  • Glide past the opulent Fenice Theater and the historic Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal’s oldest marvel.

  • This exclusive gondola ride is ideal for families with young kids, close-knit friend groups, or a romantic outing for two.

Inclusions

  • 30-minute gondola ride in Venice

  • Private group of up to 5 guests per gondola

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Germany, Spain and over 22 countries have loved this experience
Lidia Ortiz Molina

Lidia

3/5

Oct, 2024

Difficult to know exactly where the tickets are printed, it had to be directly with the llicacoon the tickets online because those of us who are from outside the country it is complicated, but the girl who coordinated everything solved it for us very professional. Also say that it is a nice experience but it stopped a lot because there were too many gondolas at a time and do not enjoy both the experience because it is a long time standing still. But good.
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Paula Anna Kaiser

Paula

3/5

Oct, 2024

A bit chaotic, impersonal and shorter than 30 minutes. We still take it as a nice experience. However, I wouldn't book it again via their website or recommend it. If you're already paying 25 euros more for a gondola, as is usual in Venice, then you don't want to stand there for 20 minutes as if you've ordered it and not been picked up. And then be taken to another queue and then get a shorter ride.
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BERGER Magalie

Berger

4/5

Aug, 2024

The tour lasted almost 30 minutes, with part of it on the Grand Canal and the rest in the smaller canals. The reserved time didn't exist (11:30am), so we had to wait until 12pm. All in all, a pleasant experience.
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Uwe Göbel

Uwe

3/5

Jul, 2024

The gondelier was unfortunately too impersonal and the "half hour" was calculated very generously considering the waiting times.
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Jade Canavan

Jade

3/5

Jul, 2024

I wouldn't book this experience again and just hop on a gondola in middle of Venice. We didn't get to see anything as we just went around the block

Gondolas were once reserved for the upper classes of Venice only. Although the number of gondolas in the city has seen a significant decline over the years, they continue to be one of the primary means of transport within the city, especially along the Grand Canal. Besides serving as a means of transport, gondolas are a common sight in many of the city’s parades and rowing competitions.

Stretching from the basin at San Marco to the lagoon near the Santa Lucia station, the Grand Canal, as the name suggests, is the most colorful and active water-traffic corridor in Venice. Since it passes through the central district of the city, there are many attractions to see on either side of the channel. The beautiful Rialto Bridge, Canal Grande, and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute span the canal. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Fenice Theatre, which are situated beside the Grand Canal, clearly boast of the ancient splendor of 18th-century Venice. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a museum of modern art that houses sculptures and artwork by American modernists and Italian futurists.

Why you shouldn't miss this

Sit back and relax as the gondola moves forward gently through the Grand Canal of the charming city of Venice. See the fantastic Canal Grande, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute as you serenely glide below it. Admire the intricate pieces of art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which is a museum of modern art. Marvel at the Fenice Theatre and its academic classical style of architecture, which is in stark contrast to the surrounding Romanesque and Baroque Venetian buildings. Experience the magic of traveling through one of Europe’s most beautiful cities in an authentic Venetian gondola!

What's not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on weather and canal traffic.

  • The ride will only be canceled in case of extreme weather conditions or a gondolier strike.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your ride to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding Point

  • Please check your final voucher for the board point details and specific instructions.

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