Private Gondola Ride in Venice
Take a romantic and relaxing gondola ride through the tranquil canals of Venice. During your private 30-minute ride, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of tourist areas as you glide along the quieter canals in the city. Perfect for a special occasion with wonderful photo opportunities!
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DAY GONDOLA 30'
Duration: 30 minutes
What's included in Private Gondola Ride in Venice
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pre-book your gondola tour for just the two of you! Enjoy a 30-minute relaxing journey through the tranquil canals of Venice, away from the tourists and see Venice as it should be seen. Glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water. Board your private gondola and emerse yourself in this ancient Venetian tradition, experience Venice as the locals have for more than a thousand years. On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city. As you sit back and take in the views, you will inevitably become involved in the friendly banter of the gondoliers - as much a part of Venetian culture as the gondola itself! This charming tour will take you one step closer to the romantic facades of Venice and will enable you to understand what it was to be truly Venetian.
Departure and drop off for the tour
Basilica di Santa Maria della SalutePass-by Only
Santa Maria della Salute is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located at Punta della Dogana in the Dorsoduro sestiere of the city of Venice. It stands on the narrow finger of Punta della Dogana, between the Grand Canal and the Giudecca Canal, at the Bacino di San Marco, making the church visible when entering the Piazza San Marco from the water. In 1630, Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health. The dome of the Salute was an important addition to the Venice skyline and soon became emblematic of the city, inspiring artists such as Canaletto, J. M. W. Turner, John Singer Sargent, and the Venetian artist Francesco Guardi.
Inclusions
- Approx 30 minutes private gondola ride
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink
- This is not a guided Gondola ride
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not guided, although the gondolier may chat and give you some local history
- Check in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
- For all late arrivals or no show, no refund
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point: 15 min before the departure time at the gondola station of Santa Maria del Giglio, next to the Gritti Palace Hotel.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meeting point: 15 min before at Campiello del Traghetto, 2467 - Santa Maria del Giglio Gondola station, Venice, next to the Hotel Gritti Palace. Show your voucher directly to the gondolier. PLEASE NOTE: • if you are no show there is NO refund • if you are late, the duration of the gondola ride will be less than 30 minutes • this tour is not guided, although the gondolier may chat and give you some local history • in the case of high numbers of visitors, waiting times could be up to 20 minutes • the tour might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases you are required to go to the departure point in order to know if the tour takes place and any alternative ways to use the service • if you are lost or you need assistance you must contact us well in advance Office: 0039 041 5239979 Mobile: 0039 349 3054767 email: [email protected]
