Private Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal with Chilled Prosecco
Venice, Italy
- 40 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- 30-minute private gondola ride
- Professional Gondolier
- Grand Canal itinerary
- Bottle of chilled Prosecco
- Hidden canals experience
- Local assistance before departure
- Skip the line
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Monumento a Niccolò TommaseoCampo Santo Stefano, 2951, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Please meet in front of the monument in Campo Santo Stefano, where a member of your welcome staff will be waiting for you holding a sign with either your name or the name of the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Canal Grande (Pass By)
Sestiere San Marco (Pass By)
Ponte di Rialto (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 7 reviews
The experience was nice, however when booking it states the ride should last approximately 40 minutes. We pulled back to dock after only 26 minutes. We didn't even have time to finish our prosecco. We arrived on time, yet the whole thing seemed very rushed. That part was disappointing and when you do the math, we spent almost $10 per minute for the ride.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the experience, but we're sorry the ride felt rushed. Gondola rides usually last around 30 minutes, depending on canal traffic and conditions. We understand your disappointment and will share your comments with our team to improve our service.
What a fantastic gondola ride. Not the usual tourist route, a little less busy, more enjoyable and relaxing. Saw a side of Venice that tourists do not normally see. Will do it again when in Venice.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your gondolier, the route, and especially the beautiful golden-hour atmosphere.
This was amazing! We were a bit late so don’t be us because they have a strict schedule. However the experience was amazing! 10/10!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy that you had an amazing experience and truly appreciate your understanding regarding the scheduled departure times.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and a 10/10 means a lot to our team! We hope to welcome you back to Venice again in the future. 😊🇮🇹
Best regards,
VHG Experiences
Nice experience, not sure it’s worth the extra $80 for the private ride and prosecco. We enjoyed our gondolier and the route. Highly recommend going around golden hour if available!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your gondolier, the route, and especially the beautiful golden-hour atmosphere.
Our private option is designed for guests who prefer to have the gondola exclusively for their group, together with a reserved time slot, our assistance and a bottle of Prosecco to enjoy during the experience.
Thank you again for choosing us and for recommending the golden-hour ride — it really is a magical time to experience Venice from the water!
Best regards,
VHG Experiences
They said it would be 30 minutes which it was not . They took us to the canal and turned around and that was it for about 16 mins . It’s a scam
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations.
However, we would like to clarify that the shorter duration was due to your late arrival at the scheduled departure time. Gondola reservations operate within specific time slots, and unfortunately, arriving late can reduce the time available for the experience, as the gondolier must respect the following scheduled departures.
For this reason, we always ask our guests to arrive at the meeting point a few minutes before the booked time. The experience is certainly not a scam, and we regret that you perceived it this way.
We always do our best to provide every guest with the full experience booked, while also respecting the scheduled times of all our customers.
Best regards,
VHG Experiences
We had such a fun time on our Gondola ride. Communication about the meeting point was great, and everyone was very friendly. Would highly recommend this if you are looking a private Gondola ride.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish, from the communication and meeting point to the experience itself.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’re very happy that you enjoyed your time in Venice. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! 😊
Best regards,
VHG Experiences
Everything was amazing from start to finish. Communication was perfect meeting point was confirmed.. start was on time and everything was beautiful.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish, from the communication and meeting point to the experience itself.
It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’re very happy that you enjoyed your time in Venice. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! 😊
Best regards,
VHG Experiences
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