Top Venice Gondola Cruises

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

• 2,840 Reviews
• Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.
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Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade

• 2,477 Reviews
• Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a 35-minute shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.
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Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride

• 38 Reviews
• Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches for 30-minutes in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square as you go. Join up to five others—along with your expert gondolier—in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.
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Romantic Gondola Ride for Two

• 31 Reviews
• Treat a loved one to the ultimate Venice experience with a private, 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller side canals. Toast the occasion with a glass of Prosecco while passing elegant Venetian palaces, colorful facades, and some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. This private gondola tour is perfect for capturing photos of your time in Venice, and both morning and evening departures are available.
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Small Group Venice In a Day with Basilica San Marco and Doges Palace plus Gondola Ride

• 68 Reviews
• First time in Venice? Maximise your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.
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Private Photo Shoot in Venice with Gondola Ride

• 36 Reviews
• Make your romantic memories of the canal city last forever with a private gondola ride and photo shoot in Venice.
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Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade with Dinner

• 622 Reviews
• Feel the romance of a classic Venetian experience with a serenaded gondola ride through Venice’s famed canals, capped off by dinner or lunch at a renowned local eatery. Settle into a traditional gondola boat for a 35-minute ride through the Grand Canal and some of the city’s smaller waterways, while onboard musicians provide a passionate soundtrack of Italian ballads. Savor an authentic Venetian meal at the top-rated Hostaria Ai Coristi Restaurant to conclude your enchanted evening or afternoon tour.
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Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade

• 168 Reviews
• Embark on a quintessential Venetian experience with a private, serenaded gondola ride through the famed canals of Venice. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to four passengers, so it’s the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.
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Skip the Line: Morning Venice Gondola Ride and Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica

• 12 Reviews
• Enjoy two of the best experiences in Venice with this combined 3.5-hour tour of a morning gondola ride and a walking tour including St. Mark's Basilica. Explore the highlights of Venice on foot during a fascinating walking tour. Relax on a gondola ride through Venice's canals. Marvel at the golden mosaics inside St. Mark's. Do it all with this one combination tour.
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Grand Canal by Gondola with singers & dinner- No queue - with commentary

• Unforgettable gondola ride with singer and musicians playing popular Italian songs! You and the small gondola flotilla will glide the Grand Canal and its picturesque canals! Admire La Fenice theatre, Peggy Guggenheim collection and La Salute church and many other Venetian highlights!Enjoy the skip-the line ticket and get on the gondola without waiting extra-time! The professional musicians will play for you the most popular and romantic Italian songs while the gondolier escort you truth the magic waterways of Venice!The only gondola ride with the commentary (by app or brochure) in 9 different languages that will narrate you history and legends of the Palaces and monuments around youOnly small group in order to make you listen perfectly the songs performed by the musicians!Enjoy a romantic dinner in a traditional Ventian restaurant! A dinner with 3 courses.
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Morning Walking Tour of Venice Plus Gondola Ride

• 56 Reviews
• Combine a morning walk through Venice with a gondola ride for the perfect Venetian day. Get to know the canal city better with a guided tour led by an experienced local. Then watch the sights drift by from the water as you cruise through Venice in a gondola. This combined tour is an excellent way to experience Venice.
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30-minute Private Gondola Ride in Venice

• 4 Reviews
• Reserve a classic Venetian experience with a private gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals. Enjoy a beautifully crafted boat and professional gondolier just for your party as you glide down the Grand Canal and smaller waterways, passing historic palaces and landmarks like Mozart’s home and the Rialto Bridge. Book ahead to guarantee a private ride for you group and avoid the hassle of negotiating a price on the spot.
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Fabulous Venice: Doge Palace, Golden Basilica, glass demonstration, and gondola ride

• Soak up the best of Venice by land and by water in one convenient half-day package. Tour inside the splendid Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with a guide, discover the ancient art of glassblowing with a live demonstration, and glide through the city’s famous canals on a romantic gondola ride. Later, continue exploring at your own pace with an included ticket to the Procuratie museums of St. Mark’s Square and a self-guided tour using a special smartphone app to navigate through through the city’s maze-like heart.
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Venice Gondola Experience

• 119 Reviews
• Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It’s a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!
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Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal

• 84 Reviews
• Enjoy a private ride through Venice’s iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola! On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca’ d’Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other watery ways. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 1-hour ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.
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Private gondola ride off the beaten path in Venice

• 3 Reviews
• Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a professional gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Venice Gondola Ride

• 227 Reviews
• Experience one of the most truly Venetian moments with a 30-minute gondola ride. See the beauty of this unique city from the perspective of its most iconic symbol as you glide through the canals in a gondola. See the hidden places only accessible by gondola, as you get a totally different vantage point than with a walking tour.
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Gondola Ride and St Mark's Basilica Tour

• 33 Reviews
• Experience the two most quintessential things in Venice with a gondola ride and a tour of St. Mark's Basilica. See the sights of the canal city from the water during a 35-minute gondola cruise, followed by a guided tour of the Byzantine jewel of St. Mark's.
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Fall in Love in Venice: Romantic Gondola and Typical Venetian Savors

• 4 Reviews
• Treat your partner to a romantic evening in Venice with a private gondola ride followed by a traditional Italian meal at a charming Venetian restaurant. A private gondolier will guide you through the picturesque canals of Venice where you’ll take in such sights as the Barbarigo Palace and the Accademia Bridge. Then you'll enjoy a traditional, multi-course Italian meal at a lovely Venetian restaurant.
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Welcome to Venice Small Group Walking Tour with Basilica San Marco and Gondola Ride

• 16 Reviews
• Experience quintessential Venice on this 3-hour walking tour, including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, enter the magnificent St Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people for a personalized experience.
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Venice: 30 Minute Private Gondola Ride

• 1 Review
• Explore Venice the way it was meant to be seen, from a seat in a traditional Venetian gondola. Avoid long lines at the canal by booking a private gondola ride in advance leaving you with more time to explore the charming piazzas and cathedrals of Venice. A private gondolier will lead your through the Grand Canal and some of the more picturesque narrower canals in Venice where you’ll enjoy views of the Rialto Bridge, the Papadopoli Palace, and more.
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Venice Grand Canal Gondola Ride

• 13 Reviews
• Glide along one of the world's most famous waterways with a romantic gondola ride on the Grand Canal in Venice. Choose from a private or shared ride, and watch passing boats, palazzos, and magnificent Renaiassnce and Baroque architecture from aboard a traditional Venetian gondola. It's a quintessential experience when visiting the ‘Floating City.’
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Venice Combo Tour: Doge's Palace, Gondola, and St. Mark's Square Museum Ticket

• Explore Venice’s grandest attractions by land and water all in one afternoon on this great-value combo tour. Step inside the opulent former seat of the mighty Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge’s Palace, and then discover the island’s hidden historic treasures on a guided walk along winding streets and canals. Glide through these famous waterways on a classic Venetian gondola ride, and then explore a trio of museums in St. Mark’s Square at your leisure with an included ticket.
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Venice: Gondola Ride and Golden Basilica Tour

• 2 Reviews
• Experience two of Venice’s treasures on this combination tour. First, take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal the inner canals of the city. Listen as a professional gondolier shares information and knowledge about the city, or just sit back and take in the view. Next, skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and learn about its storied history on a guided tour of the ancient church.
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