Top Venice Gondola Rides

Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery™

4.0

(1,347)

45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $46

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

3.9

(364)

30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

(3,835)

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $142

Hiring a gondola on the fly in Venice can be stressful. Take the guesswork out of your experience on this pre-booked shared gondola ride that takes you through the most picturesque canals and beneath the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Kick off your ride with a brief explanation of the history and design of Venetian gondolas, then glide through the city to enjoy views of its sumptuous palaces from the water. Upgrade to visit Casanova's Palace, Ca’Rezzonico.

Crafted Gondola Ride under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

4.4

(116)

45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $49

Special Offer

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

3.2

(974)

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from

$39

$46

Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

(903)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $125

4.9

(42)

Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $106

Experience the magic of Venice on a small-group gondola ride through its enchanting canals, led by skilled gondoliers. Glide beneath centuries-old bridges, marvel at the Grand Canal, and enjoy stunning views of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Island. Enhance your journey with a visit to the Gondola Gallery to uncover the history and craftsmanship of Venice’s iconic gondolas, see an original gondola on display, and take a 3D journey through Venice across the centuries.

Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™

3.9

(4,338)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $53

Explore Venice–and enjoy a more intimate experience at a time that suits you–on this private tour with a local guide, complete with half-hour gondola ride. Discover the city’s highlights, including St. Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge, visit hidden gems you might otherwise have missed, and step inside historic buildings. Take a private gondola along the Grand Canal and enjoy plenty of time for photo opportunities on the water.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

4.9

(69)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $94

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride to suit your schedule and then set off with a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Check off key sights, such as the Grand Canal, and for an elevated experience, you can opt for the upgraded package which includes a meal after the gondola ride.

Romantic Venice: 30 Minute Gondola Ride with Serenade

3.4

(2,742)

from $65

Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace and opt for a small-group guided tour instead. Then, enjoy the quintessential Venice experience—a gondola ride through the city’s canals and waterways. Your ticket also includes access to several landmarks surrounding Saint Mark’s Square, as well as access to a mobile app that provides commentary to a walking tour of the city at your own pace.

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

4.7

(2,811)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $118

3.5

(22)

Private Gondola Tour

from $120

Waiting in long ticket lines can be tiring—especially if it’s at one of Venice’s most visited attractions—St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco). Save yourself the trouble by choosing this prebooked entry ticket with handy priority access. With your guide and group, head straight inside to discover the historic building's magnificent architecture, and as you explore, learn about its storied past.

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St Mark’s Basilica small-group guided tour with optional Gondola

(128)

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from

$59

$70

Experience quintessential Venice on this walking tour (private tour upgrade available), including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market, and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, pass by the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise.

Welcome to Venice Group Tour St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride

(452)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $70

This tour is the perfect pick for time-tight travelers visiting Venice. Save yourself the hassle of booking tickets and waiting in long lines and opt for this convenient one-day itinerary instead. As well as skip-the-line admission and guided tours of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, the trip also includes a scenic gondola ride and visits to Murano and Burano to watch glass-blowing and lace-making demonstrations.

Traditional gondola ride - After exploring Venice’s romantic streets by foot, climb aboard a traditional gondola for a cruise along the city’s famous canals

St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

(828)

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $114

4.0

(167)

Grand Canal Romantic Serenade – by Crafted Gondola

Welcome to Venice, the city of canals, where every corner tells a story, and every ride is a journey through history. Now, imagine experiencing this magic in the most authentic way possible, aboard a traditional Venetian gondola. Our Shared Gondola Ride, for groups up to 5 other people. Is the perfect way to experience Venice like a local. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends, our shared gondola rides are a great way to meet fellow travelers from around the world. You’ll enjoy an intimate and social experience, perfect for making new friends and sharing stories. So, what are you waiting for? Come, share the magic of Venice with us. Book your Shared Gondola Ride today and enjot the city beauty.

from $70

Venice Shared Gondola Ride Over the Grand Canal

20 to 30 minutes

from $43

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

(631)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $109

Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco. Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently. The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossing, just as Venetians do (paid on site). If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is also included. The walk then continues through Dorsoduro, home to Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and atmospheric streets to St. Mark’s Square.

San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing

5.0

(10)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $14

Venice Private Ghost Tour and Gondola Ride

Venture to corners of Venice that most tourists never see and discover the haunted history of the city with this unique after dark tour with a private guide. Visit quiet alleyways and stroll past brooding palaces while you listen to tales of ghouls and spirits from Venice’s past. End your spooky adventure with a scenic gondola ride to admire the Floating City from the water as you glide along its canals.

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

(67)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $286

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

(1,886)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $101

Private Gondola Serenade with Music

4.7

(15)

from $294

Cruise Venice's legendary canals on this private sightseeing boat tour with a bonus gondola ride. The city’s maze-like alleys and crowded bridges can turn your trip into an exhausting experience. This private boat tour covers all the highlights from the water, stopping at landmarks such as the Frari Chapel, Piazza San Marco, and colourful Rialto Market, and ends on a high with an authentic gondola ride.

Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

(8)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $154

Discover Venice on a Gondola Ride: Experience Venice as it was meant to be seen—from the water. Step into a traditional gondola and glide along the city’s enchanting canals, uncovering hidden corners and world-famous landmarks. Over 30 minutes, you’ll pass the Grand Canal with its breathtaking palaces, admire the striking Santa Maria della Salute Church, and float by the Gran Teatro La Fenice, one of Italy’s most celebrated opera houses. Share this timeless Venetian tradition with up to 5 fellow passengers for an authentic and memorable ride. Highlights: 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s iconic canals and secret waterways Traditional shared gondola experience (up to 5 passengers per boat) See landmarks such as the Grand Canal, Santa Maria della Salute, Ca’ Dario Palace, and San Moisè Church Convenient meeting point near St. Mark’s Square for a smooth start

Venice Classic Gondola Ride Along Grand Canal and Hidden Corners

3.5

(6)

30 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $82

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Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

Jenna_W, Apr 2026

Our experience in Venice...

Our experience in Venice was truly unforgettable, thanks to Georgia. She made the entire evening feel incredibly personal and intimate, guiding us through the quiet calles where we were able to enjoy cicchetti at a relaxed, unhurried pace. It felt like we were discovering a side of Venice that most visitors never get to see. If you’re looking for a more meaningful and authentic way to experience Venice, this is it. We couldn’t have asked for a better evening.

Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

Laurie_E, Apr 2026

Walking history, tour of Venice

This is a great way to see a lot of Venice and it’s historical venues in one day. Our guide, Nico was very knowledgeable and presented the history of Venice extremely effectively. It’s a great way to see a lot of Venice quickly. The walk-through the palace was very interesting as well. Nico did a great job. I would highly recommend it.

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Byron_V, Apr 2026

Great Walking & Gondola Tour!

We were fortunate to have had a private tour of Venezia with Majid. We only stayed one night in Venezia so this was perfect! He took us to some hidden little gems as well as main attractions. He was patient and allowed us to ask any questions. Majid provided a great recommendation for dinner as well. The gondola ride was unforgettable. Thank you Viator!

St Mark's, Doge's Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

Lawrence_A, Apr 2026

We had two guides. Gaia...

We had two guides. Gaia told us about the founding of Venice on our way to the islands of Murano and Burano. Phillipe was a knowlegeable and entertaining expert on the Doges Palace and the Basilica. We shared our gondola ride with a friendly American couple. It was a long day but worth every penny.

Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

Catherine_C, Apr 2026

Great Tour!

This tour was very informative, and being able to skip the line made it even better. Our guide, Roberta, had a great knowledge of St Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace, which made the experience more engaging. We also enjoyed the gondola ride before lunch. She also gave some helpful suggestions for other things to see afterwards

Welcome to Venice Group Tour St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride

Peter_M, Apr 2026

Highly Recommended Tour

Great experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly! We toured the city at a relaxed pace and had time to relax at a small shop for a drink. The gondola driver was friendly and answered any questions we had during our ride. The tour guide even assisted us with a water taxi to help get us to our train on time! Highly recommend.

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

steveandtor, Apr 2026

Great tour and very enjoyable

Roberta was a wonderful tour guide on a very interesting tour. Doge place and the basilica were beautiful and Roberta give us lots of great information. The gondola ride was lovely and quiet and a much needed sit down after the palace. Roberta also took us around the quieter areas of Venice. In all a very enjoyable day helped by a very informative guide, and it was a nice small group too which makes a difference. Well organised and recommended 🤩

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

BeccaRiding, Apr 2026

The only way to truly meet the Queen of the Adriatic…

Our time in Venice was very limited (two days) so we wanted to prioritize getting to know and understand the city and her stories. The tour guided by Lorenzo was the perfect choice for us—he quickly assessed our interests and proceeded to give us a 90 minute guided tour of the city, both the stories behind the well known sites (like the Rialto bridge) as well as taking us into tiny alleyways and passages to get a feel for the Venezia that few tourists ever see. After 90 minutes learning the history, the legends, and the present day realities of the city, we stepped into a gondola that took us so quietly through the canals as the sunset faded and the lights of Venice turned on around us. This tour was a splurge for us, but there is only one Queen in Venice and this is the perfect guide to introduce you. I would do do this again in a heartbeat and recommend it to anyone coming to visit who wants to step outside the main tourist routes and try being Venetian for an evening.

Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest!

Meg_F, Mar 2026

Elena did a GREAT job...

Elena did a GREAT job with this walking tour. She is born and raised in Venice but also spent some time in the states so there was a lot to talk about! We walked all over the island but didn’t feel rushed at all. She gave us the highlights, recommended a local favorite for lunch & followed up with me to see how the rest of our day was going. 10/10! Pro tip- when getting the gondola as part of the tour, request a gondolier that does not talk loudly the entire time to all the other gondoliers around. Super annoying but not the tour guides fault.

St Mark’s Basilica small-group guided tour with optional Gondola

Deborah_N, Oct 2025

St. Mark’s Basilica is Stunning!

St. Mark’s Basilica is breathtaking both outside and inside. The Byzantine influence on the architecture and mosaic art was a surprise and makes sense now that I understand the history of St Mark the Evangelist and his connections to Constantinople . Stunning mosaics dominate the artwork. This small group tour with Rita was wonderful . She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, art, architecture, and religious traditions associated with the Basilica. She pointed out particularly important things to photograph & gave us time to do so. I highly recommend the small group tour with Rita.

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

So_Y, Oct 2025

Great tour but lacks accommodations

This was a fantastic tour of Doge palace with a gondola ride. Our guide was wonderful. We also did Venice events to compare with this touring company. Venice events is a little more friendly and has Korean speaking guides. The lady at check-in wasn’t so nice. It’s a customer service and they don’t let you use the toilets at the location before leaving for this long tour. Venice events let us and they have the cutest dog at the office named Millie!!!

Private Gondola Serenade with Music

ELAINE_L, Sep 2025

Most beautiful thing in Venice

I would recommend this to every single person that comes to Venice, it’s really a once-in-a-lifetime experience no one should ever miss. It’s five of us so we have two gondolas, my husband and myself together with son on the gondola that has musicians and my mum and in-law on the other one, they can clearly hear the songs and took lots of wonderful video. The musicians are great player and singer, it’s one of our best if not the best-best memory of Italy! I would say it’s something you can really feel how wonderful and dreamy this city it!