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Venice: 1-Hour VIP Private Gondola Ride with Champagne & Photos

5(3 reviews)Venice, Italy
1hDurationGerman, Russian, Japanese, English, Zh-CN, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This experience involves a 1-hour private gondola ride in Venice, starting near St. Mark’s Square. Travelers will enjoy premium Italian Champagne while navigating through picturesque canals, including a passage under the Bridge of Sighs and onto the Grand Canal, near the Rialto Bridge. The gondola is exclusively reserved for your group, ensuring a private experience. Champagne and photos are included in this offering, allowing for memorable moments. This ride suits those looking for a romantic and intimate setting, but may not be ideal for larger groups or those seeking a more communal experience.

Itinerary

1

Riva degli Schiavoni

Enjoy a luxurious 1-hour private gondola ride with premium Italian Champagne, a digital photo shoot, and exclusive concierge service for your entire stay in Venice.

2

Ponte di Rialto

As your gondola glides beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge, you pass under one of Venice’s most celebrated symbols. Built in the 16th century, this majestic stone bridge has connected merchants, travelers, and dreamers for centuries. From the water, admire its elegant arches, historic shops, and timeless silhouette reflected on the Grand Canal—an unforgettable moment where history, romance, and Venetian beauty meet in perfect harmony.

3

Canal Grande

Gliding along more than half of the legendary Grand Canal, your gondola journey unfolds like a living gallery of Venetian elegance. Departing from the Danieli area, you cruise past some of the city’s most prestigious palaces, including Palazzo Gritti, the mysterious Ca' Dario, and the refined Palazzo Contarini Polignac. Along the way, admire the iconic Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the noble Palazzo Falier, and glide beneath the elegant Ponte dell'Accademia. Your route continues past the prestigious Palazzo Loredan, Palazzo Malipiero, and the magnificent Ca' Rezzonico, considered one of the finest palaces on the Grand Canal. You will also admire Palazzo Balbi before gently leaving the main waterway and entering the quieter, romantic side canals offering a perfect balance between grandeur and intimacy.

4

Sestiere San Marco

Leaving the grandeur of the Grand Canal behind, your gondola gently enters the intimate waterways surrounding St. Mark’s area, where Venice reveals its most authentic and atmospheric side. You glide past the historic prisons and beneath the legendary Bridge of Sighs, with breathtaking views of the majestic Doge's Palace rising above the water. As the journey continues, you drift through peaceful canals lined with centuries-old façades, reaching the elegant surroundings of Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice’s most charming and historic squares. Far from the crowds, this hidden network of waterways offers a rare glimpse into daily Venetian life, where silence, reflections, and timeless architecture create an atmosphere of pure romance.

5

Bridge Of Sighs

Pass under the famous Bridge of Sighs, one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, and discover the romantic legend behind this unforgettable place.

What's included / not included

Premium bottle of Italian ChampagnePass directly under the iconic Bridge of Sighs and discover its romantic legendView the famous Rialto Bridge from the waterPhotos taken at key locationsExplore intimate, hidden canals of VeniceCruise along a stunning section of the Grand Canal1-hour private gondola ride

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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