Venice Gondola Rides
Centuries ago, gondolas were the main means of transport in Venice. Now they have become a very popular tourist attraction, and perhaps the most recognisable symbol of Venice.
A gondola is a traditional, narrow, and long Venetian rowing boat. The boat is steered by one person, called a gondolier, with the help of one long oar.
Although gondolas were the main means of transport in Venice centuries ago, today, it takes tourists from one point of the city to the other. During the 17th century, the canals were packed with gondolas. Nowadays, there are fewer than one hundred.
Gondolas are one of the top attractions in Venice and are very popular with tourists. One of its perks is that it can take you to parts of the city that are otherwise inaccessible.
How Much is a Gondola Ride in Venice?
From 9 am to 7 pm, the price for a 30-minute gondola ride is between € 80 (US$ 92.59) to € 90 (US$ 104.16). From 7 pm to 3 am, the price for a 35-minute ride is between € 100 (US$ 115.73) to € 110 (US$ 127.31). These prices are for the entire gondola, which can take up to 5 passengers. If you want the gondolier to sing or to play an instrument during the ride, you'll have to pay extra. You can also pay for an extra 20 minutes on the gondola, which will cost € 40 (US$ 46.29) during the day and € 50 (US$ 57.86) at night.
Note that most gondoliers will charge you more than the official tariff.
The Most Romantic Thing to Do in Venice
Despite it being expensive, it's a one-of-a-kind experience to discover the canals of Venice on board a beautiful gondola with the gondolier singing romantic and melancholy songs.
Gondola Tours
If you want to make the tour cheaper, and you don't mind sharing a gondola with other guests, here are three of our best options:
