Grand Canal Private Gondola Ride

Venice: Guided Gondola Ride Fully Private

Experience the beauty of Venice from the water on this Grand Canal Gondola Ride Venice tour, combining a traditional 30-minute gondola ride with exclusive access to the Gondola Gallery and Felze experience.

Glide along the legendary Grand Canal and through Venice’s smaller waterways while your expert guide shares stories of noble palaces, historic families, and the centuries-old traditions of gondoliers. See Venice exactly as it was meant to be seen — from the water.

After your gondola ride, continue inside the Gondola Gallery to discover how Venice’s most famous boat is crafted, before stepping into a reconstructed felze cabin for a virtual journey through the Grand Canal’s history.

We recommend booking in advance as availability is limited.

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Reserve now & pay later
  • Skip the ticket line
  • Live tour guide included

Tour Information

Tour Itinerary: Private Grand Canal Gondola Ride Venice

  • Your experience begins near St. Mark’s Square, at Campo San Moisè by Hotel Bauer, and includes a private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s most charming canals and along the Grand Canal.
  • Teatro La Fenice: Pass by Venice’s legendary opera house, beautifully rebuilt after the devastating fire of 1996 and celebrated as one of Italy’s most prestigious theatres.
  • Grand Canal: Cruise along Venice’s iconic main waterway, surrounded by elegant Renaissance and Gothic palaces that reflect the city’s rich maritime history.
  • Palazzo Contarini Fasan: Admire the graceful Gothic palace known as the “House of Desdemona,” traditionally linked to Shakespeare’s Othello and famous for its delicate marble balconies.
  • Santa Maria della Salute: View the magnificent Baroque basilica rising at the entrance of the Grand Canal, one of Venice’s most recognizable landmarks.
  • Punta della Dogana: See the historic customs point dividing the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal, crowned by the famous golden sphere known as the “Palla d’Oro.”
  • After your gondola ride, return to the same pier where your journey began, taking with you unforgettable memories and beautiful views of Venice from the water.

What’s Included

  • 30-minute traditional gondola ride on the Grand Canal
  • Live guided commentary

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Meeting Point

Meet at Stazione Gondole San Moisè – Calle Larga XXII Marzo, near Hotel Bauer (a 5-minute walk from St Mark’s Square).

Meeting point information will also sent to you via email.

Important Information

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Headphones

Not Allowed

  • Pets
  • Ca’ Rezzonico visit is self-guided (approx. 1 hour)
  • There may be a time gap between optional walking tour and gondola ride