Gondola private VIP Experience : Discover the Floating City
- 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience Venice from its most iconic perspective on a private gondola ride through the city’s enchanting canals. Glide past elegant palazzi, cross under historic bridges, and discover quieter waterways away from the crowds. Make your experience even more memorable by upgrading your ride with special touches such as a bottle of prosecco to enjoy on board, traditional Venetian cicchetti, or a live serenade for a truly romantic atmosphere. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, this private 30-minute ride offers a relaxed and unforgettable way to explore Venice—without the hassle of negotiating prices on-site. - Private gondola ride of approximately 30 minutes - Discover both iconic sights and hidden canals - Optional upgrades: prosecco, cicchetti, or live serenade - Ideal for couples, families, or small groups of up to 6 guests - Easy, pre-arranged booking for a seamless experience
Inclusions
What's included
- Gondola ride and gondolier
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Itinerary
Your ride begins at the Bacino di San Marco, just in front of the legendary Hotel Danieli and a short walk from Piazza San Marco
Pass beneath the iconic Ponte dei Sospiri (“Bridge of Sighs”), a moment of timeless romance and Venetian legend.
Continue through the narrower waterways of Rio di Santa Maria Formosa and Rio di San Severo, giving a glimpse of everyday Venetian life and hidden corners away from the busy tourist routes.
As you return to the Bacino di San Marco via the small canals and possibly a brief stretch of the Canal Grande (depending on tides and conditions), you’ll end your serene and picturesque journey at the same boarding point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
3.7
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Ratings come from 6 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the Hotel Danieli
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Italian Vista Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 210 city tours we list in Venice.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 78 of 210.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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