VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular gondola rides in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Shared Grand Canal gondola with app commentary, secret canals, and VR history plus a Gondola Gallery. 30–60 minutes.
Most Popular“Very nice views of Venice from the water. Massimo was kind and helpful guide”
Grand Canal gondola with live guide stories, a short walking intro, and the Gondola Gallery with 3D and virtual ride in Venice.
“Our tour guide Beatrice was very friendly. We asked for the tour in French and she was able to speak to us very fluently. she had good knowledge about the history of Venice and the gondola. The gondola ride was very fun and finished with a VR presentation of Venice. The gondolier’s were helpful for…”
A 30-minute shared gondola ride on Venice’s canals with a master gondolier, from San Marco docks to the Grand Canal area.
Glide the Grand Canal in a small gondola with optional live commentary, VR history, and classic Venice views near St Mark’s.
“You’re in Venice, don’t cheap out and not do this! It is a cool way to see the city and it’s so worth it!”
Venice walking tour plus a Grand Canal gondola ride from St Mark’s, with exterior sights like Scala del Bovolo and La Fenice. About 2.25 hours.
“You need to be able to handle the walking on uneven terrain. The guide was excellent and we would have preferred more of the walking tour and done without the gondola ride. Our gondolier was less than enthusiastic.”
A 30-minute shared Venice gondola ride from San Marco canals to the Grand Canal, with classic views, bridges, and great value.
Private Venice gondola ride from Campo San Luca: ~30 min on the Grand Canal and quiet canals, for up to 5, day or night.
“Beautiful sights and gondola. Water traffic was busier than expected but I know that can’t be controlled”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with guided art and history, plus a shared Canal Grande gondola ride.
“Instead of standing in line and doing the tour by yourself this is definitely a great way, not only to see the 2 major Venice attractions but to also get explanations, understand the historical background and context and ask as many questions as you like. Plus you get a bonus gondola ride which could be…”
Shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal plus a guided walk, multilingual commentary, and VR gondola history, in English.
“We went to the location that we were provided which was incorrect. We went to 4 separate locations before finally getting to the correct location and ended up being 20 minutes late. The tour guide company said they notified Viator months ago about the location change for the meeting spot but it was too late…”
Classic shared 30-minute gondola ride in Venice from San Marco to Bacino Orseolo, gliding the Grand Canal with landmark views.
“Excellent value for money. All wait at meeting point and head to gondola. Easy to find ticket office. We weren't so lucky with weather abit foggy but it didn't affect the experience going round the itinerary”
A shared gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal passing Santa Maria della Salute, San Moisè, La Fenice, and more in about 30 minutes.
Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with an art historian guide, then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride on Venice canals.
“Booked this tour at short notice and wasn’t disappointed. The guide Philipo was enthusiastic and his information and detail interesting and relevant. Very well organised and the highlight of our Venice experience.”
Skip-the-line St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace plus a gondola ride and guided islands tour of Murano and Burano by private boat.
“Very well-arranged day trip covering all the key highlights of Venice. Our guides, Philip and Sivia, were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the journey. We truly enjoyed the entire trip. The explanations and sharing sessions at Doge’s Palace, Murano, and Burano were very detailed and engaging. Venice is a lovely and beautiful place, this tour…”
Skip lines at St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, then ride a shared gondola through Venice’s canals with a pro English guide.
Shared Venice gondola ride from near St Mark’s with app commentary, a possible pass under the Bridge of Sighs, and lagoon views.
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
