VENICE · GONDOLA RIDES
The rides worth taking, reviewed.
The 15 Venice gondola rides travellers rate highest, from a shared glide across the Grand Canal to a private evening tour through the quiet back canals. With a singer, with a guide, or just you, the water and the palazzi.
Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, a 15-minute pre-ride walk, and a Gondola Gallery plus VR experience.
Most Popular“It was so much fun but it was difficult to understand how to assemble :->”
Venice gondola ride with live guide commentary, a short walking tour, and a Gondola Gallery 3D/virtual experience for strong value.
“Our guide Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing the history of Venice the tradition of the Gondola. The virtual reality experience at the end was very cool although my daughter’s equipment didn’t work so she missed out on that.”
Shared gondola on Venice’s canals for about 30 minutes. See San Marco and Rialto area waterways, including Grand Canal views.
“Good way to see the city in a relaxed Gondola tour around the Grand Canal”
Shared gondola near St Mark’s with live commentary and app audio, plus VR history. See Grand Canal sights in about 30-50 minutes.
“It was great! Very organized! And the sunset was an added bonus! Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable!”
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.
“Our guide Elena was excellent, and we had a great time on this tour and the gondola ride. Elena was highly knowledgeable and told the story of venice throughout the tour extremely well. The gondola ride started down the grand canal before turning down a side canal, with plenty of opportunities for pictures! My only…”
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.
“What a wonderful day. Filippo was a very knowledge tour guide. We learned so many historical facts and truly enjoyed this tour. I would highly recommend!”
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.
“Meeting point was easy to find, instructions were clear and the staff were friendly. Great experience.”
Private 30-minute gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal with photo-worthy landmarks, quieter waterways, and app audio. Up to 5.
“Marco was an amazing gondolero! He was friendly and patient since the first second. Helped us getting in and out of the gondola, explained patiently about the canals and peculiarities of the path. I strongly recommend this tour, and hope you have luck to get Marco as well.”
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.
“Very informational at the Doge’s Palace. The tour guide was very good. Fun trip on the Gondola, great driver.”
Skip the gondola line on the Grand Canal, add a Venice Gondola Gallery VR experience, and glide past iconic palaces and churches.
“Sadly it was not how we wanted.. it was very confusing it was unclear where to meet - after 90 minutes of walking around the city we located the office in a newspaper stand near the post office and vendi outside of St Marks square only to be told the location changed - it was…”
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 tour, thoroughly enjoyed! Happy to recommend”
A 30-minute shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal from San Marco Giardinetti to Bacino Orseolo, with English-speaking options.
“Viator is very efficient, after dealing with different 'gondola drivers' I check the app and I found a place near to San Marcos square, offering the same service, for less of the half price, we booked, we claim the tickets, and 30 minutes after we were enjoing the gondola trip under the blue sky of…”
Shared gondola ride in Venice for $48: enjoy a short lagoon cruise on the Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute and La Fenice.
“Excellent experience. Went through the heart of Venice and took his time.”
Canal gondolas and sky gondolas, candlelit drifts and summit climbs, in the places that do them best.
