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Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade

4.1 (213 reviews) 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade

About this activity

Experience the enchantment of Venice with a 30-minute private gondola ride!

Our elegant gondolas accommodate two to three people, providing an intimate setting for you and your loved one or a small family.

Glide along the captivating Grand Canal and atmospheric side canals, serenaded by your gondolier with classic Italian songs. As you drift along, admire Venice's stunning palaces, historic buildings, and picturesque boats.

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At a glance

Duration
30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–3
Guide
English
Operated by
Bucintoro Viaggi

What is included

Included

  • Included: Experienced and licensed local gondolier
  • Included: Serenade
  • Included: Private gondola ride

Not included

  • Not included: Guide
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing by

    The departure point of the Gondola Ride is in Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola Station

  2. Canal Grande

    Passing by

    The Gondola Ride will take you on the Grand Canal, the most famous S shaped Canal of Venice.

  3. Peggy Guggenheim Collection

    Passing by

    Navigating along the Grand Canal, you will see the exterior of the building the hosts the famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

  4. Ponte dell'Accademia

    Passing by

    Navigating along the Grand Canal, you will admire the Accademia Bridge, the only wooden bridge existing in Venice.

  5. Stop 5

    Passing by

    During this Gondola Ride you will admire the beautiful Santa Maria della Salute Church, built in the 17th century as a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the black plague.

  6. Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto

    Passing by

    Palazzo Barbarigo stands out for its beautiful golden façade made of mosaics of Murano glass.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, in front of Illy Caffè next to the Royal Gardens.

    Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

End point

  • Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, in front of Illy Caffè next to the Royal Gardens.

    Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

Using your ticket

Opening hours are:

09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday

09:00 - 17:00 Saturday to Sunday

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%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

  • Each gondola can take 2, 3 people, with a minimum of 2 per gondola

  • If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates.

Options

  • 11am Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 4:30pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice before 6pm (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 12:00pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 3pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice before 6pm (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 11:30am Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 2pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 2:30pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 5:30pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice before 6pm (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 6pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice

  • 4pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice before 6pm (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

  • 3:30pm Gondola Ride

    Private gondola ride & serenade on the canals of Venice before 6pm (from November 1 to March 31, it is recommended to take the gondola ride before 5pm)

Traveller ratings

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Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade

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