Top Venice Gondola Rides

Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery™

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

(1,383)

from $46

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

Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.2

(1,017)

from $46

Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

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

30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

3.9

(411)

from $98

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™

Crafted Gondola Ride under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(130)

from $49

Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™

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™

1 hourFree Cancellation

3.9

(4,396)

from $53

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(49)

from $106

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(1,004)

from $125

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

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

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

(4,181)

from $140

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(126)

from $94

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

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(3,108)

from $117

Gondola private VIP Experience : Discover the Floating City

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

Gondola private VIP Experience : Discover the Floating City

5.0

(1)

from $185

Romantic Evening Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

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.

4.0

(171)

from $53

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(470)

from $70

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.

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

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

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(133)

from $70

Cross off three must-do experiences in Venice on this tour: A gondola ride down the famous canals, a skip-the-line tour of St. Mark's Basilica, and a guided tour through the Doge's Palace. Discover golden mosaics, learn about Venetian history, and see why Venice was one of the great European maritime powers. And, instead of haggling with vendors, relax on a prebooked classic gondola boat ride.

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(485)

from $177

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.

Venice Shared Gondola Ride Over the Grand Canal

Venice Shared Gondola Ride Over the Grand Canal

20 to 30 minutes

4.0

from $47

Private Gondola Tour

3.3

(24)

from $120

Private Photoshoot on Personal Gondola in Venice

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice Gondola Ride: 30-Minute Classic Canal Experience

(96)

from $343

Per group

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.

3.4

(109)

from $50

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

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(9)

from $153

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

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(656)

from $109

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

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(912)

from $114

Venice Private Ghost Tour and Gondola Ride

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

2 hoursFree Cancellation

(72)

from $285

Venice is a maze of picturesque streets, bridges, and canals—so it can be know how best to explore. Get your bearings with a relaxing 20-minute guided walk through the picturesque San Marco district. Go beyond the guidebooks as a local guide shares insight into Venetian life, both past and present. Then, explore the famous canals in style with a traditional gondola ride through the city's waterways. Glide past elegant palazzos, snap photos from a vantage point on the water, and unwind as you travel.

Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction

Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction

50 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(7)

from $51

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

Rebecca_B, May 2026

Best tour of Venice!

I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Aliza (sp?), was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much, and she kept us captivated the entire time. You will learn all about the St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace; both are must see and experience while in Venice. There was no wait to enter both. The tour ends with an idyllic gondola ride, which gives you a beautiful and peaceful vantage point of this beautiful water city. If you can only pick one tour while in Venice, this is the one to pick.

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

Michael_P, May 2026

Best Guide Experience spanning trips to Istanbul, Sada, Dubrovik, Greece, Rome, and other Eupearan locations

Well-organized and focused on the history and present-day Venice. We were fortunate to have Shannon, who was extremely informative and well-versed. Her delivery was clear and concise. Her tour took us off the beaten track and avoided the crowded walkways in favor of the side (but historically significant) ways.

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

Charlene_P, May 2026

St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace

Rita T. is a very knowledgeable tour guide. She was by far the best guide we have had in a while. She goes out of her way to make sure all participants are comfortable and their needs met (bathroom breaks, seating, elevator rides instead of stairs for those with walking difficulties).

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Ali_T, May 2026

Great way to see Venice in half a day.

We had a wonderful morning with Soroush. He is an excellent tour guide with an immense knowledge of the history of Venice. He was patient with our younger children and went above and beyond to ensure we had a good experience. The gondola tour at the end was a lovely way to finish up.

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

Jeffrey_D, May 2026

Great Way To Learn About Venice History!

We are glad we booked a tour that included most of the major sites in Venice. We were there when it was pretty crowded due to the start of the Biennale (International Art exhibition) and also due to the fact that it was raining off and on during the day. Nicola, our tour guide, expertly combined the history of Venice, its residence, art, and architecture. Highly recommend this tour company. Their nice offices are in a tiny alley that is conveniently close to San Marco Square.

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

Tracey_W, May 2026

Informative & Exciting.

The tour guide, Suzzie, made the experience about architecture, art, history, and culture. She shared the importance of the Bassicilica and it's role in the development of Venice and the region. The tour was very enjoyable, thanks to Suzzie's passion for the subject matter.

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

Eve_N, May 2026

Not your average bite size tour - lots of fabulous food!

Absolutely the best tour of my entire trip! You must book this tour as the first thing you do when you arrive in Venice. Lots of tips and history of food, restaurants and markets of Venice. Our tour guide Ludo was so fabulous she is a native of Venice. If you are a foodie person like I am you would appreciate the wonderful places she took us - places I would have never discovered. The servings and amount of the portions were amazing. This was no bite size tour. You get a lot of food at locally family owned restaurants. Wish I would have taken this tour when I first arrived because it explained a lot about the restaurants in Venice. Seriously, book this tour you will not be disappointed!

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

CYNTHIA_Y, May 2026

Learn a lot!

A fun way to notice details of Doge Palace and St. Marks Basilica, a backpacker walk and gondola ride with a scheduled break for lunch that isn't rushed. Our tour guide, Natalia was interesting, told great stories to help you remember facts and lots of "secrets". You would enjoy her!

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

Joe_B, May 2026

Venice tour with a personal touch!

Wow! Amazing experience with our unbelievable tour guide - Adair! Even before the actual tour began - she reached out to us several times keeping us updated. We immediately felt like Adair was more than a tour guide with her charismatic & magnetic personality! Would highly recommend this tour and ask for her by name!

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: 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 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!