Fall in Love: Private Romantic Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

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About this activity

Experience the irresistible charm of Venice, the “Floating City”, directly from the water. Enjoy a private gondola ride down the Grand Canal.

Glide past iconic landmarks and turn into romantic side canals as your gondolier rows your traditional gondola through Venice beating heart.

After your gondola ride, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know Venice hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interest.

Romantic gondola ride gliding along the Grand Canal and the inner canals
A private ride for a more intimate experience with family or friends
Convenient departure near Saint Mark’s Square on the Grand Canal
Skip-the-line gondola ride thanks to the advance booking

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Operated by: CITY TOURS CO. LTD

What is included

Included

Included: Venice App featuring exclusive itineraries of the Grand Canal & more
Included: Private gondola ride 30 minutes

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up
Not included: Commentary

Itinerary

Canal Grande

30 min

When romanticism and love are running through your veins and you cannot wait to see your sweetheart blinded by passion, here is your chance to show your fiancée that you really care. A marvelous and enchanting gondola ride through the Grand Canal and the minor canals, will let you discover the city from a different point of view. You will breath the atmosphere of the most ancient city in the world built on water.
Teatro La Fenice

Passing by

The restaurant Ai Choristi is just in front of the Fenice Theatre,
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

Passing by

Here, as you come into the Grand Canal you are opened to the church of the Madonna della Salute.

The first thing that strikes a viewer is how imposing the church is, strategically placed at the entrance of the Grand Canal looking out onto the rest of the city in every direction, thanks to its circular shape.

Today, ever 21 November the city celebrates the Madonna della Salute in memory of the end of the plague
Palazzo Gritti Badoer

Passing by

The Gritti Palace takes its name from the Gritti family, an old Venetian family, the most important member being Andrea Gritti, who was Doge of Venice in the Renaissance, and led the Venetian armies against the League of Cambrai, composed by France, Spain, Holy Roman who attempted to stop Venice’s expansionist goals in France.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Passing by

Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world. Peggy Guggenheim, originally from New York, arrived in Venice in 1949 and began to satisfy art addiction buying this wonderful building where she displayed invaluable artworks to the world. The beautiful terrace you see is where Guggenheim sun-bathed regularly looking onto the Grand Canal.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Gondola Station Campo San Moise'
The Gondola landing stage is located in Campo Santa Maria del Giglio. Once you reach the campo Santa maria del Giglio turn left leaving the Church behind you and keep heading straight to the waterfront where you'll find the Gondola landing stage.

End point

Gondola Station Campo San Moise'
The Gondola landing stage is located in Campo Santa Maria del Giglio. Once you reach the campo Santa maria del Giglio turn left leaving the Church behind you and keep heading straight to the waterfront where you'll find the Gondola landing stage.

Using your ticket

Please carefully check the title and inclusions of the option booked, as not all options include all services.

Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time
This tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after)
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
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time

Options

Romantic Grand Canal & Rialto

Price per Gondola: Private gondola for up to 5 people. The price applies to the entire gondola, not to each passenger

Itinerary: Romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, with views of the Rialto Bridge and the canals of Casanova’s Venice

Duration: 45 minutes: approximately

Boat : Gondola max 5 people

Starting point:

Gondola Trinità, C.po San Moisè, 30012 Venezia VE, Italy
Romantic Grand Canal Gondola

Price per Gondola: Private gondola for up to 5 people. The price applies to the entire gondola, not to each passenger

Duration: 30 minutes: approximately

Boat : Gondola max 5 people

Starting point:

Gondola Trinità, C.po San Moisè, 30012 Venezia VE, Italy