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

Highlights

• Private 1-hour ride
• Champagne and photos included
• Bridge of Sighs and Grand Canal

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Riva degli Schiavoni

   5min

   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. 2

   Ponte di Rialto

   5min

   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. 3

   Canal Grande

   20min

   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. 4

   Sestiere San Marco

   20min

   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. 5

   Bridge Of Sighs

   5min

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

Before you go

Location