GONDOLA LOVERS
The rides worth taking, reviewed.
The 15 gondola rides travellers book most in Italy, almost all of them in Venice, from the Grand Canal at midday to the hushed side canals after dark. The boat the country is famous for, run by the families who still row it.
Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, a 15-minute pre-ride walk, and a Gondola Gallery plus VR experience.
Most Popular“Very nice views of Venice from the water. Massimo was kind and helpful guide”
Venice gondola ride with live guide commentary, a short walking tour, and a Gondola Gallery 3D/virtual experience for strong value.
“It was great! Our guide was excellent and very informative! The gondola ride was incredible!”
Shared gondola on Venice’s canals for about 30 minutes. See San Marco and Rialto area waterways, including Grand Canal views.
“The gondola ride is an absolute MUST for Venice. It’s the only way to actually feel and understand the city and its way of functioning. It’s amazing how it all fits together and how everything can work without cars and roads, just with boats and water. Highly recommend the activity even if it’s pricey. One…”
Shared gondola near St Mark’s with live commentary and app audio, plus VR history. See Grand Canal sights in about 30-50 minutes.
“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.”
A 2.5-hour Venice walk plus a classic 30-minute gondola on the Grand Canal, starting near St Mark’s—great first-day mix.
“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.”
Venice in one packed day with Rialto, a Grand Canal gondola, skip-the-line St. Mark’s, and Doge’s Palace—small group, 6 hours.
“It was a great experience with Mateo! It was just my boyfriend, myself, and him. It felt more private and awesome! We enjoyed getting to see parts of the city we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. It was also cool to have a break in between and go on the gondola and see the city another…”
Share a traditional gondola ride in Venice for 30 minutes, from quiet San Marco canals to Grand Canal views, with great value.
“I recomand you this tour, especially for the informations received from the guide ( thanks to Antonio). Everything was on time, going with the gondola on some narrow canals, under the bridge of Sights, just amazing. Do not hesitate! 😊”
Private 30-minute gondola ride in Venice for up to five. Glide the Grand Canal, take quieter canals, and choose day or night.
“Fabulous experience. Wonderful route taken. Very relaxing and beautiful time had by everyone. Would definitely do this one again!!!”
Private 30-minute gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal with photo-worthy landmarks, quieter waterways, and app audio. Up to 5.
“Mateo was fantastic!! experience was amazing totally recommended!!! very hospitable.”
Shared gondola ride plus onboard serenade in Venice’s canal maze, with Grand Canal views, great photos, and 30-minute timing.
“Not worth it. Definitely not romantic. You are grouped with 5 gondolas. The middle gondola has the singer. Not even half way through we were separated from the group. Our gondolier separated us with two boats and couldn’t enjoy the music. I knew we were going to share the gondola on this “tour” but you…”
Skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, add a shared gondola with commentary, and finish with a VR history gallery.
“First off check to see if the water level will be high in Venice. We had to purchase plastic booties to put over our footwear just to enter the Basilica. The booties cost extra and are a bit difficult to put on while standing. There was no place to sit to put them on. You…”
Skip the gondola line on the Grand Canal, add a Venice Gondola Gallery VR experience, and glide past iconic palaces and churches.
“Don't book with them! I was with 2 other groups and we all met at the meeting point we were given. Apparently that wasn't the correct location (after waiting 15 min) and were informed we had to go to another location to then find out the gondola left without us and there were no more…”
Gondola under the Bridge of Sighs plus VR history and canal commentary. Small shared ride, skip-the-line help, and great value for Venice.
“Great guide, easy to find, gorgeous scenery. Only thing that would have made it better would be a blanket!”
A 30-minute shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal from San Marco Giardinetti to Bacino Orseolo, with English-speaking options.
“it is a must when in Venice… iconic gondla ride is really amazing.. 👍we really enjoyed the ride and experience❤️”
Shared gondola ride in Venice for $48: enjoy a short lagoon cruise on the Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute and La Fenice.
“Enjoyed the gondola ride. Beautiful views. Be wary that it is advertised for 30 mins but that also includes the walk from the meeting place to the gondola and then our gondola finished a few mins early so probably was only around 20 mins. Good experience though”
Canal gondolas and sky gondolas, candlelit drifts and summit climbs, in the places that do them best.
