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The 15 most popular gondola rides in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.
Shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal with app commentary, Gondola Gallery, and VR history in about 30–60 minutes.
Most Popular“ride was super. We were given a 15 min briefing of the place and the history with the view of grand canal. Scenic gondola. also a short VR tour at the end”
Venice by gondola with live guide stories plus Gondola Gallery 3D and VR, passing major sights like La Fenice, Guggenheim, and the Salute.
“Amazing tour guide very knowledgeable and kind and gave us travelers tips and tricks.”
Shared gondola across Venice’s canals: 30 minutes, up to 6 aboard, Grand Canal and side canals near Rialto. Meet at Alilaguna pier.
“We had to wait a little at the beginning, but the ride was nice and the gondolier very kind and funny. The staff was friendly and helpful.”
Shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal with live multilingual commentary and pre-ride VR. Small boats, short walk near St Mark’s Square.
“I got lost when I left the hotel and I arrived late. I tried to contact the Viator, but only an automatic chat was answering and I couldn't change the time for the ride. I wished a better abd personal/alive talk.”
St Mark’s Venice walking tour plus a 30-minute gondola on the Grand Canal. See Rialto and Scala del Bovolo from outside.
“Never showed in the spot to pick up all 6 people waiting, and we were there a half hour early.wanted to go traveled all the way from USA for the tour and the boat ride and it was the last tour of the day and leaving tomorrow, I hope next time.”
Shared gondola ride from San Marco to the Grand Canal in 30 minutes, with classic bridges, palaces, and great photo moments.
“This is a fun and exciting activity and easy to access. I would recommend this to a friend.”
Private 30-minute gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal and quieter canals, for up to 5 passengers. Check in near Royal Gardens gate, day or night.
“It was a lovely experience but I’m not sure it was worth the price. But I suppose it’s a must do for Venice.”
Skip-the-line guided Basilica and Doge’s Palace plus a shared gondola with app commentary and a VR history stop, all in 3.5 hours.
“We enjoyed touring the Basilica and Doge Palace. There are audio guides available for purchase which would be a great option for someone who doesnt want a group tour. The Gondola ride was a little lack luster, it was dark by the time we took the ride so you couldnt really see the city and…”
Private gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal for up to 5, with included Gondola Gallery and self-guided audio commentary.
“Loved it! Good ride and our gondolier provided some historical facts while on gondola!”
Venice Like a Local food, wine & spritz tour with cicchetti stops and a traditional traghetto ride across the Grand Canal.
“What a fun evening! Olympia was an excellent guide. The food and beverages were excellent. We had so much fun.”
Shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal with priority boarding, Gondola Gallery VR, and multilingual app tips for sights like Guggenheim.
“Great scenery and trip well informed guide, the trip was filled with great views and laughter with the crew and guests”
Classic 30-minute shared gondola ride from San Marco, gliding the Canal Grande and key landmarks in English, then back near St Mark’s.
“The ride was horrible with the bad attitude of the staffs ! Not recommended to try this whatsoever in Venice”
A 30-minute shared gondola ride through Venice’s Grand Canal and side canals, with departure-time options and no guided narration. From $48.
“Didn’t initially expect much but during and after the short 30 minute tour, I feel that it was a can’t miss experience that everyone has to have if they visit Venice. Just to realize the history and the close contact that you get by riding the canals. The cost was well worth it.”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s and Doge’s Palace with an art historian guide, then a 30-minute gondola ride in Venice.
“It was convenient that we could enter to both places without issues, to the Doge's Palace and Basilica St Mark's. And the gondola ride was nice. The tour guide was very informative. She knew a lot of history.”
Private 20-minute gondola ride from Santa Maria del Giglio, gliding past Venice landmarks through quieter canals with a traditional gondolier driver.
“Daniel did a wonderful job. It was a peaceful ride.”
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