Overview
Soak up the romance of Venice on a 35-minute private gondola ride! The elegant gondola boat seats between 2 and 3 people, meaning it’s a perfect intimate experience for just you and your special someone, or a small family group. As your gondolier serenades you with Italian songs and punts you around the canals, look out at Venice’s elegant palaces, buildings and boats. Your route includes the captivating Grand Canal as well as several atmospheric side canals.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Experienced and licensed local gondolier
Serenade
Private gondola ride
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, in front of Illy Caffè next to the Royal Gardens.
Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps.
Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Opening hours are:
09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
09:00 - 17:00 Saturday to Sunday
What to expect
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Gondola - Traghetto Santa Maria del Giglio
The departure point of the Gondola Ride is in Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola Station
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Canal Grande
The Gondola Ride will take you on the Grand Canal, the most famous S shaped Canal of Venice.
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Navigating along the Grand Canal, you will see the exterior of the building the hosts the famous Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
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Ponte dell'Accademia
Navigating along the Grand Canal, you will admire the Accademia Bridge, the only wooden bridge existing in Venice.
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Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
During this Gondola Ride you will admire the beautiful Santa Maria della Salute Church, built in the 17th century as a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the black plague.
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Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto
Palazzo Barbarigo stands out for its beautiful golden façade made of mosaics of Murano glass.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade
Can I cancel Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 35 min.
Where does it start?
Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, in front of Illy Caffè next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps.
What's included?
- Experienced and licensed local gondolier
- Serenade
- Private gondola ride
What's not included?
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Gondola - Traghetto Santa Maria del Giglio, Canal Grande, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ponte dell'Accademia, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Bucintoro Viaggi
