Grand Canal Private Gondola Ride
Venice: Guided Gondola Ride Fully Private
From €139 per group up to 5
Experience the beauty of Venice from the water on this Grand Canal Gondola Ride Venice tour, combining a traditional 30-minute gondola ride.
Glide along the legendary Grand Canal and through Venice’s smaller waterways while your expert guide shares stories of noble palaces, historic families, and the centuries-old traditions of gondoliers. See Venice exactly as it was meant to be seen — from the water.
After your gondola ride, continue inside the Gondola Gallery to discover how Venice’s most famous boat is crafted, before stepping into a reconstructed felze cabin for a virtual journey through the Grand Canal’s history.
We recommend booking in advance as availability is limited.
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide included
Tour Information
Tour Itinerary: Private Grand Canal Gondola Ride Venice
- Your experience begins near St. Mark’s Square, at Campo San Moisè by Hotel Bauer, and includes a private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s most charming canals and along the Grand Canal.
- Teatro La Fenice: Pass by Venice’s legendary opera house, beautifully rebuilt after the devastating fire of 1996 and celebrated as one of Italy’s most prestigious theatres.
- Grand Canal: Cruise along Venice’s iconic main waterway, surrounded by elegant Renaissance and Gothic palaces that reflect the city’s rich maritime history.
- Palazzo Contarini Fasan: Admire the graceful Gothic palace known as the “House of Desdemona,” traditionally linked to Shakespeare’s Othello and famous for its delicate marble balconies.
- Santa Maria della Salute: View the magnificent Baroque basilica rising at the entrance of the Grand Canal, one of Venice’s most recognizable landmarks.
- Punta della Dogana: See the historic customs point dividing the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal, crowned by the famous golden sphere known as the “Palla d’Oro.”
- After your gondola ride, return to the same pier where your journey began, taking with you unforgettable memories and beautiful views of Venice from the water.
What’s Included
- 30-minute traditional gondola ride on the Grand Canal
- Live guided commentary
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Point
Meet at Stazione Gondole San Moisè – Calle Larga XXII Marzo, near Hotel Bauer (a 5-minute walk from St Mark’s Square).
Meeting point information will also sent to you via email.