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 : Maximo_J
Nice experience to be in the water channels of venezia. The driver had very good knowledge and it is clear that he has been doing this for long time.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 14:54:53
Posted By : James_B
This was one of the most incredible experiences of our life. Our gondolier was excellent. skill that his job and knowledgeable about everything related to Venice. Taking the one hour gondola versus the common 30 minute gondola was the way to go. We were able to go down so many quiet and peaceful canals. What a memorable experience
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 04:17:28
Posted By : Kimberly_K
The experience was great! Easy to find and we got right on a gondola even though we were early for our excursion.
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 04:05:40
Posted By : Lori_L
Very easy to locate from your directions.
All the information given was very useful.
The experience was really good.
The gondola ride was lovely.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 14:14:50
Posted By : 836karic
30 minutes was plenty of time to get the experience, and we appreciated not having a group of strangers with us. Location wasn’t really “off the beaten track” it was right back by where we got dropped off from the airport to get a water taxi to our hotel. Had I known this I likely would have just paid for a ride from one of the many guys waiting around the city.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 09:01:30
Posted By : Teri_H
We never could find the location. Nobody to call. After an hour finally found it and it was empty. Very frustrating
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 03:12:47
Posted By : Edward_J
The location was easy to find. It started in a busy area but then went down the quieter parts which was better. Very romantic and worth the experience.
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 04:07:50
Posted By : TV_R
Going in the back waters in a quiet area. I wish the operator knew little English to share more information about the area.
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 16:32:46
Posted By : Jeannie_P
Would’ve liked to hear about what we were seeing along the canal. Gondola guy did not speak other than to tell us where to sit and when to get off.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 15:10:19
Posted By : robpaterson78
Really enjoyable hour long tour away from the hustle and bustle and great to go down the less crowded back canals and learn some history along the way.
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Posted On : 2024-06-08 21:49:20