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Venice: Private Rialto Bridge Gondola Ride

4.2  / 5717 reviews
Activity provider:GONDOLIERI TRAVEL
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Venice: Private Rialto Bridge Gondola Ride

Activity provider:GONDOLIERI TRAVEL
4.2  / 5717 reviews
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From US$ 154.51 US$ 139.05 per group up to 5

Take a private gondola ride from St. Mark's in Venice. Float along while enjoying the tranquillity of Venice's canals and see the famous Rialto Bridge with the option to be serenaded.

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Duration 30 minutes - 1 hour
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Host or greeter
English, Italian
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Avoid the crowd and take a moment for yourself on the peaceful canals
  • Discover the magic of Venice from its famous canals
  • Enjoy a private experience exclusive to you and your group
Full description

Begin the 30-minute tour from the departure point at Bacino Orseolo, right in front of the famous Hard Rock Cafè and just behind Saint Mark’s Square. Follow smaller but unbelievably beautiful secondary canals such as Rio dei Barcaioli, where Mozart once lived, and Rio dell’Ovo to reach the Grand Canal.

Enjoy the spectacular view of the Rialto Bridge from the water, and see imposing palazzi such as Ca’ Farsetti, the seat of the municipal government. Admire Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal and which now hosts the Court of Appeals.

Continue down Rio San Luca where it passes Palazzo Manin, the residence of the last doge of Venice, Ludovico Manin, and today the Bank of Italy’s Regional headquarters building, before returning to end again at Bacino Orseolo.

Start the 60-minute tour with departure from Bacino Orseolo, right in front of the famous Hard Rock Cafè and just behind St. Mark’s Square. Travel down smaller but beautiful canals, on an itinerary that includes Mozart's House and Grand Canal with the stunning Rialto Bridge.

Pass under the famous Rialto Bridge and see the Rialto Market, where locals and visitors enjoy walking around and buy fruits, veggies and fresh seafood. Marvel at the many imposing Palaces, such as Ca’ Farsetti which hosts the Venice Mayor, and Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal.

Cruise down to Rio San Luca with Palazzo Manin, former residence of the last Doge of Venice Ludovico Manin, currently home to the Bank of Italy. Move through enchanting small canals of the city center and end at the same departure point.

Includes
  • Gondola ride
  • Serenade by a singer and an accordionist (if option selected)
  • Guide

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Meeting point

Bacino Orseolo Gondola Pier, located just behind St. Mark's Square, facing Hard Rock Cafè.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Please note, all gondolas have a maximum capacity of five people, including children
  • The length of the tour is about 30 minutes and is along a standard route, which depends on the option chosen
  • Please note that it is possible that someone will not be seated in their desired place, due to organizational and weight distribution reasons
  • In case of adverse weather or tidal conditions, the length or route of the tour can be subject to change
  • The ride is not guided

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 717 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    3.6/5
  • Service
    3.5/5

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First of all the direction they gave to get to meet place was vey very poor, talked to the office night before and he can’t give any direction because he didn’t know. He can you sale ticket and can’t to to some to direct you in a good way, the best direction was to tell go the ticket holders to go to Hard Rock Cafe because that’s we it is, not happy with get your tours, I traveled Europe for a month and the tours direction have been my worse nightmare never never again, the guy who was takes our names to check in at the gondola ride was rude and nasty, like he didn’t care for Americans was not friendly at all. you should be more careful with our who hiring when they people from all over the world comes to ride the gondola and have a good attitude. I will rate him at a 1 the worst person I’ ve seen since I’ve started travel this whole month.hopefully someone will read this and take care of this problem with this worker. he needs to go

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September 15, 2023

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Brenda – United StatesVerified booking

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The gondola ride was so lovely and surprisingly relaxing. The location was easy to find and we didn’t have to wait to get on our gondola. We absolutely loved it and the man we had was very friendly. I do think it is very overpriced for the short ride but I would still do it again.

September 2, 2023

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Kate – AustraliaVerified booking

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One of the best ways to take a Gondola ride as you don’t have to worry about negotiating a price. The location was very easy to find and ride lasted about 25 mins, including a portion on the Grand Canal, and very good picture opportunities throughout the ride. Pls note there is no one at this service to take a group photo for you and look out for the man with a sling bag at the meeting point to put you in queue for your ride.

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April 11, 2023

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Che Hee – United StatesVerified booking

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