Duration
Free cancellation
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Glide through Venice’s canals on a 40-minute gondola ride turned floating concert, with live serenade, scenic landmarks, and an option to go private for the ultimate romantic moment.
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A classic Venetian gondola ride elevated with live Italian music onboard.
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Cruise the Grand Canal and hidden side canals during a 40-minute experience.
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Enjoy a live serenade by a singer and musician as you glide past palaces and bridges.
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Coordinated boarding with a host ensures a smooth start to your ride.
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Choose shared seating for a social vibe or upgrade to a private gondola for full exclusivity.
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Shared gondola seating (up to 5 guests)
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Live serenade by a local musician
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Grand Canal and smaller side canals route
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Private gondola ride (as per option selected)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Turn a classic Venice gondola ride into a live musical moment as you glide along the Grand Canal with a serenade drifting across the water.
Arrive at the designated meeting point a few minutes before your selected time.
Meet your host, who will verify your booking and escort you to the boarding area.
No security checks are required. Simply present your ticket (mobile or printed) for validation before boarding.
What to expect
Grand Canal
Venice’s most iconic waterway, the Grand Canal is lined with centuries-old palaces, historic bridges, and architectural landmarks that define the city’s skyline.
Live serenade onboard
A singer and musician perform classic Italian songs during your ride, adding a romantic, atmospheric layer to the experience.
Grand Canal cruise
Glide past ornate palaces and under historic bridges along Venice’s main waterway.
Hidden side canals
Drift into quieter, narrower canals for a more intimate glimpse of local Venice away from the main thoroughfare.
40-minute ride
Enjoy a relaxed, unhurried cruise that balances sightseeing with ambiance.
Upgrades
Private gondola option
Reserve the entire gondola for your group for a more intimate, exclusive serenade experience with no other guests onboard.
What’s not allowed
- Smoking
Accessibility
- Not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues
Additional information
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Tour may be postponed or refunded in case of bad weather, tides, or gondolier strike
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Route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides
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Ride may last slightly under 30 minutes depending on canal traffic
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Shared experience: up to 5 people per gondola, with seating assigned for balance — you may not sit next to your travel partner
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Serenade performers are on a central gondola so everyone can hear; musicians may not be present on every gondola
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Children under 2 join free if seated on an adult’s lap
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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