Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice. Whether you want to meander through hidden corners or glide under famous bridges and sights – this tour satisfies all tastes. Fabio, one of the gondoliers, says, ‘Being a gondolier is so much more than operating a gondola. Over 400 hours go into getting a Gondolier license, learning the ins and outs of the canals, Venetian art and history. You’re really in the safest hands.’
The shortest tour focuses on the San Paolo district. Discover an intimate side of Venice and lesser-known gems. Canal-facing facades are a unique characteristic of Venetian buildings before streets came along – the canals were the streets – and they were a way of showing style and wealth.
If you want to continue to the Grand Canal you can choose the 1-hour tour and If you’re bursting to see Venice’s more famed locations, the 1.5-hour tour showcases the Rialto Bridge area and the longest ride adds St. Mark’s Square to the itinerary.
Posted By : Lisa_M
Very fun time even though it was raining . Gondolier was knowledgeable about Venice and the history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 12:25:41 
Posted By : James_S
Excellent friendly guide called Marco. Very calm and quiet away from the crowds and a part of Venice you wouldn’t normally see
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 09:25:28
Posted By : Kathleen_H
Our Gondolier was so personable and explained what we were seeing. History of specific buildings. We took off the beaten path route. It was much more pleasant than the very crowded grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge areas
Everyone wants to do. I also recommend going early morning as the water was like glass. The weather was perfect..
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 13:47:45
Posted By : cateh621
One of the most peaceful and beautiful experiences during our time in Venice. Our gondelier, Paolo, showed us many wonderful views of the hidden canals. Very picturesque!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 04:41:46 
Posted By : Donna_S
Quiet, off the crowed canals. We had a hour ride, which I had read 30 minutes was too short. This was just perfect. Giacomo told us some history as he pointed out the highlights. We took our ride on April 6, 2024. Weather was beautiful!! Would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 14:34:55
Posted By : Bill_M
Seeing other parts of the canals OTHER than the Grand Canal was fascinating. The gondolier was friendly and very competent.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 16:53:45
Posted By : Maura_M
It was a very wet, rainy day, and chilly. No matter how many layers of water protection we had, there was no escaping it. The canals were choppy, and one of the guides complained he didn't want to go out. Our guide gave very little information as to where we were traveling, pointing out only the major places (the train stations, old and new, the university and the palace). While it was off the beaten path (which was okay because the Grand Canal, with all of the boat traffic and rain was quite scary) it would have been nice to know where we were and why they chose that particular canal. But hey, it's Venice.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 13:41:27
Posted By : Bryana_C
We were expecting a “tour” of Venice with commentary. The gondoliers instead spoke loudly to each other over the waters. We passed by quiet houses and a few buildings, but there was no context to what we were looking at.
The whole trip lasted 20 minutes.
I wish I would have booked a gondola near the train station on gondolier row.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 13:49:51
Posted By : Liliana_D
Do not recommend this tour, the weather was terrible and it wouldn’t stop raining. I tried to contact the tour operator to change the hour or the day and I didn’t get a response . It’s not worth it you can get a gondola anytime anywhere in Venice and much much affordable. I will try to get my money back from Viator.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 13:58:16
Posted By : Timothy_H
We had a great time around Venice and learned a bit of the history that helped make Venice a powerful empire in the region.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 12:51:44
