Private Gondola Ride: Explore Venice with a Local Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

Float through Venice by private gondola boat on a 30 minutes tour, and learn all about the history of the quintessential Venetian gondolas, too! As a gondolier navigates the boat along the famous Grand Canal, relax and listen to fun facts and trivia about the boats and the city from a local guide. The traditional gondola is small but seats up to four people comfortably in addition to the onboard guide and gondolier.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: 15 min before the departure time at the gondola station of Santa Maria del Giglio in front of the Gritti Palace Hotel. Please look for your guide with a sign with your name on it!

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Gondola - Traghetto Santa Maria del Giglio
Meeting point for the tour and drop off
2. Canal Grande
A truly unique and magical 30 min gondola guided tour of Venice’s waterways, you will be guaranteed the best and most breathtaking views of the city of Venice from the water. Once you have met up with our expert guide you will be steered in style by your own personal gondolier along the incomparable Grand Canal. All you need to do is sit back, relax taking in the surroundings while our informative guide entertains you with stories and anecdotes of the city, explaining the history behind La Serenissima and her array of stunning palaces. Our informative guide will tell you all about the gondola, its unique structure and traditions of the Venetian gondoliers – unique to Venice. An excellent way to combine an informative and stimulating guided commentary with an essential gondola ride, this tour is not to be missed!
Duration: 30 mins
3. Punta della Dogana
Punta della Dogana is part of the itinerary
4. Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Basilca di Santa Maria della Salute is part of the itinerary
5. Palazzo Ca' Dario
Ca' Dario is part of the itinerary (but ask to the gondolier first)
6. Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim is part of the itinerary
7. Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti
Palazzo Franchetti is part of the itinerary
8. Ponte dell'Accademia
Accademia bridge is part of the itinerary

Inclusion

Private guide in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian

Private 30 minutes gondola ride

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants aged under 1 year will be seated on the lap of an adult;

There is a limit of 4 people + 1 guide per gondola

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Supplied by Venice Events srl

Reviews

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★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 143 reviews

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