Gondola private VIP Experience : Discover the Floating City

3.7 (6 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

Options

Gondola with Prosecco

Prosecco: Seduced by the splendors of Venice, riding your gondola, sipping a bottle of fine sparkling prosecco wine.

Gondola Prosecco and serenade

Prosecco
Serenade

Gondola and Cicchetti

CICCHETTI will be served : A taste of the typical Venetian “finger food” accompanied by wonderful local wine during your gondola ride.

Gondola with serenade

Serenade on board: Be seduced by the splendour of Venice through its best prospective and let us escort you with a romantic serenade on board

Classic Gondola

Classic Gondola

What's included

  • Gondola ride and gondolier
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. San Marco
    Pass by
    Your ride begins at the Bacino di San Marco, just in front of the legendary Hotel Danieli and a short walk from Piazza San Marco
  2. Ponte dei Sospiri
    Pass by
    Pass beneath the iconic Ponte dei Sospiri (“Bridge of Sighs”), a moment of timeless romance and Venetian legend.
  3. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    Pass by
    Continue through the narrower waterways of Rio di Santa Maria Formosa and Rio di San Severo, giving a glimpse of everyday Venetian life and hidden corners away from the busy tourist routes.
  4. Canal Grande
    Pass by
    As you return to the Bacino di San Marco via the small canals and possibly a brief stretch of the Canal Grande (depending on tides and conditions), you’ll end your serene and picturesque journey at the same boarding point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Hotel Danieli

End point

In front of the Hotel Danieli

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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