Gondola Rides — Local services in Venice

This place works with Venice Tours Venice Tours and Gondola rides don't communicate properly

The packages Venice Tours sells doesn't match up with what Gondola Rides actually offer

We were brought here with a group from Venice Tours, everyone in the group thought they had a private gondola ride booked, we were the only ones who actually did have a private tour booked but the tour guide from Venice Tours had to argue with Gondola Rides to get the private boat because they didn't have enough.

Warning: the serenade package doesn't mean the musicians are in your boat, so we bought it but the band was three boats away

It's not all bad though, the tour guide from Venice Tours was really friendly, and the skipper who took us on the Gondola was fantastic, honestly the way they maneuver the gondolas down the tight canals...

We very much enjoyed our gondola tour. We began with a short 20 minute walk with a guide speaking via earphones about the history of Venice and its gondolas. We then boarded the gondolas (we were lucky enough to get a full gondola for our party, not having to share it) and went on a 30 minute trip along the canals. For a short while the route also took us into the Grand Canal itself. No guiding during the gondola trip, but we enjoyed taking pictures and looking at the scenery.

Catching a gondola via a "drop in" booking was 90 euros per boat so depending on how many you are, and you're mostly interested in the gondola ride itself, that might be more...

The gondola ride in Venice is an unforgettable experience! Gliding through the canals surrounded by beautiful old buildings and bridges feels absolutely magical. The gondoliers are skilled and often share interesting stories or facts about the city, adding a personal touch to the journey. It’s peaceful, romantic, and the best way to truly see Venice from a different perspective. Definitely a must-do — worth...