Venice Gondola Rides - Information and prices on the gondolas (2024)

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The official tariff of a 30-minute ride on a gondola is € 80 ( US$ 87). The price goes up to € 100 ( US$ 108.70) from 7 pm onwards. If you want the gondolier to sing or to play an instrument during the ride, you will have to pay extra. Note that most gondoliers will charge you more than the official tariff.

The price of a gondola ride in Venice is 90 euros during the day (from 9am to 7pm) and 110 euros at night time (from 7pm to 3am). The price is for up to 5 people and the gondola ride usually lasts 30 minutes but it's possible to extend it by paying a surcharge calculated by reference to the time.

Gondolas are part of the history and tradition in Venice. Most people find gondolas worth it because it's something different to do and it's an iconic way to explore Venice.

A traghetto is a public ferry gondola that is wider than a traditional gondola and can accommodate up to 10 passengers. It is also much cheaper to take a traghetto, which is priced at just €2 for tourists and €0.7 for locals. The traghetto ride only lasts for under 5 minutes.

What attractions can I expect to see during my gondola ride? You can expect to see the Doge's Palace, St. Marks Basilica, Peggy Guggenheim Museum, the Rialto Bridge and more during your gondola excursion.

(While not required or even expected, if your gondolier does the full 35 minutes and entertains you en route, a 5–10 percent tip is appreciated; if he's surly or rushes through the trip, skip it.)

What currency can I book tickets for a gondola ride? If you book a ride online, you can pay in the currency of your country. However, if you're buying a ticket on the spot, you will have to pay in euros. Gondoliers do not take any other form of payment except cash.

Good to know: Unless you pre-book a gondola tour, you'll have to pay cash for your gondola ride. So make sure you have enough money on you. Private Venice gondola tours that you can pre-book online are usually a bit more expensive than the official rates.

How many people can fit in a gondola? The gondola can carry a maximum of 5 people, including children.

What you can negotiate is the duration of your gondola ride. If you'd like a lengthier trip, just ask your gondolier if they would be willing to take you around the canals a bit longer.

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Great experience, especially for those who can't or can no longer hike the mountains. The views are breathtaking, the interpretive area and theater are not to be missed. Our trips last at least two hours just walking the boardwalk and taking in the majestic views.

This is usually the first question we are asked because the rumors about gondola tours say that a lot of people can't afford it. Let's reveal how much a gondola ride costs for real. The price for a gondola tour is 80 euros if you book it before sunset or 100 euro if you want it after and during sunset.

The reason why gondola rides cost 80 euros for a private tour of 25-30 minutes is probably a simple matter of demand and offer. Venice is a city unlike any other in the world, visited by millions of people every year, a significant number of which desire to go on a gondola tour.

The gondola rides are generally 30 minutes long, although during traffic conditions the ride duration can come down by few minutes. If you'd like to extend your ride, you can request the gondolier, although an extension isn't guaranteed (especially during peak season).