15 Best Venice Gondola Rides

“the guy was personal, good character, funny but I was expecting the right to be a bit longer. In my opinion I don't think we got the full time that we were supposed to get.”

“The host was lovely I think her name was Melanie. Everything was coordinated perfectly and the gondola ride was beautiful 😍”

“Good way to see the city in a relaxed Gondola tour around the Grand Canal”

“We went as two couples and had such a great time! The gondola ride was beautiful, and cruising along the Grand Canal (unfortunately no live commentary during the ride). But It was still fun, scenic, and a memorable way to experience Venice. Definitely recommend it…”

“Excellent local guide very knowledgeable, kind and intelligent. Would highly recommend. Very happy we choice this tour.”

“Our tour guide Pamela is excellent! Very knowledgeable and with a sense of humor which makes the whole tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommend to do this tour when you are in Venice!”

“Our gondola ride was amazing, the views were incredible. I highly recommend.”

“What an amazing experience! Definitely worth it doing a private ride. I had my elderly mother (65), young son (8), teenage daughter (16), and myself and we all had a great time. Venice is GORGEOUS!!”

“Valentina was great! Extremely knowledgeable, really made it a great experience. Would highly recommend.”

“We loved the activity! Our gondolier was great, friendly and very helpful.”

“Great tour. Took a little time getting to location. You’ll have to to take train and then water bus but it was well worth it”

“Our guide “Clare” went above and beyond; she was very knowledgable and engaging and patient; one of the best guides we gave had in our several tours in Italy through Viator and another service.”

“Enjoyed the gondola ride. Beautiful views. Be wary that it is advertised for 30 mins but that also includes the walk from the meeting place to the gondola and then our gondola finished a few mins early so probably was only around 20 mins. Good…”

“Although our tour guide was very knowledgeable, you do not need a tour guide for this experience. If you pay for admission yourself to each place (approx $15 for DOGE and $12 St Marks and $90 for 5 people on one gondola ride) and purchase…”

“At first I was kind of sceptical that this was going to be a flop, since not all the comments were totally positive. But I really enjoyed it! We went at 10 am in the morning without eating before hand and got two small bottles…”