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.
“A must do in Venice. Very educational and a great experience. Our tour guide Beatrix was amazing with explaining everything to us and ensuring we had a good Gondola ride. I would recommend.”
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.
“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.”
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.
“Definitely enjoyed it. A little pricey for us Canadians unfortunately but I would say it was worth it for once in a lifetime experience like that in Venice.”
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.
“A tour guide walked with us to the area of the gondolas. She talked a little bit about history and some landmarks in Venice. Very polite and nice.”
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.
“The tour was fantastic. The tour guides were vey knowledgeable, friendly, and made every effort to ensure the experience was great. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the main sights in Venice in one day.”
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.
