Romantic Gondola Rides in Venice — Our Top 15

1.Romantic Venice: 30 Minute Gondola Ride with Serenade

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,742 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Our pick

You’ll share a traditional gondola with up to five people and join a flotilla of boats from Piazza Santa Maria del Giglio. The route includes the Grand Canal, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Accademia Bridge, and Santa Maria della Salute, with a singer performing from one gondola nearby.

“This was a joke. There was no serenade, I guess in there mind, as long as you are close to gondola with music you are being serenaded. Unfortunately we were only close enough to enjoy for 5 minutes out of 30.”

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2.Romantic Shared Gondola Serenade on the Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 270 reviews · from $55

Join a small shared gondola group near San Marco for a 30-minute ride through Venice’s canals and part of the Grand Canal. A singer and musician perform from a central boat, so the music may not be beside you. Your ticket also includes a Gondola Gallery visit and virtual reality experience.

“Our sunset gondola ride with on board singer and accordion player was nothing short of a dream come true. It met every expectation and checked off one of my bucket list items. Highly recommended if you have ever dreamed of having the true Venice experience.”

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3.Winter Walking Tour & Romantic Gondola Ride Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 179 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $14Best value

Walk Venice’s historic center with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Italian, passing Saint Mark’s, Scuola Grande di San Marco, and Rialto Bridge. A Venice Gallery VR experience follows. Add a 30-minute shared gondola ride, with a gap between the walking tour and canal trip.

“Las chicas son maravillosas y la experiencia preciosa, lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. Gracias por todo.”

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4.Romantic Gondola tour and Dinner for two

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 153 reviews · from $520

Share a private 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s canals, then walk five minutes to La Caravella near Saint Mark’s for prosecco and a three-course dinner. The gondolier drives but does not serve as a formal guide. Evening dress is required.

“I went with a friend on this sunset cruise. It was fun, but there was sadly no sunset. I would recommend going when it is warm and sunny.”

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5.Valentine’s Waikiki Gondola Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $250Top rated

Glide through Waikiki’s Ala Wai harbor and canal with a fun-loving gondolier such as Elliot or Shawn. Choose a daytime or sunset ride, with drinks, pastries, and Hawaiian leis included on 45-minute and one-hour cruises. Evening trips add city lights, sunset views, and a romantic setting.

“This was an incredible experience. My husband took me for my birthday. Even though we live on the canal and see it everyday, experiencing it from the gondola was fantastic. They were so nice and helpful and made the experience special. I remember seeing the gondola coming down the canal for the first time and thought what a brilliant idea!”

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6.Koh Lanta: Romantic Sunrise Private Gondola Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3h 30m

Leave your Koh Lanta hotel around 5 AM for Tung Yee Peng, where guide Gunn and a local captain take you by paddle-powered gondola toward Lanta Bay. Watch sunrise, spot macaques and birds, and eat fish with sticky rice, coffee, or hot chocolate on this private four-person tour.

“We had a wonderful morning watching the sunrise amongst the mangroves on our private gondola! Definitely one of the highlights of our entire trip - it was so peaceful and serene and we really enjoyed the local information provided by our guide along with the thai breakfast and coffee. We would highly recommend this experience - the early wake up was completely worth it!”

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7.Enchanting Venice: Private Gondola Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 38 reviews · 25 to 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll share a traditional Venetian gondola only with your group of up to five, passing the Grand Canal before turning into quieter inner canals. The ride lasts about 25 to 30 minutes, with no guide or guaranteed commentary. Meet at Traghetto Santa Maria del Giglio.

“Lovely boat tour. Peaceful as it was a private tour, however felt it could have been longer (was about 20 min).”

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8.Valentine’s Venetian Gondola Cruise in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $250

Share a one-hour sunset gondola cruise in Waikiki with Larry and Elliot, taking in Ala Wai Harbor, Diamond Head, the Honolulu skyline, and a short bridge light show when conditions allow. A lei, pastry, drinks, umbrellas, and blankets are included, with space for up to four people.

“My co-worker took this tour for his Anniversary and said it was great, so I decided to schedule a tour for Valentine’s Day. The staff was great and very well organized. Even had umbrellas and a blanket for us since it started drizzling. The ambiance and the tour guides were awesome! They were very knowledgeable about the island and very hospitable. I would definitely recommend this tour for a special date night as it is very romantic. They even had non-alcoholic champagne and various desserts for us. It can seat 2 couples, so it would even be nice to do it on a double date. I would definitely do it…”

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9.Enchanting Venice: City Walk & Majestic Gondola Ride!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

See Venice on foot and by water in about two hours. Your English-speaking guide leads up to 15 people through San Marco and Castello, while a shared gondola carries no more than five. Expect La Fenice, Bovolo Staircase, Santa Maria Formosa, Rialto, and Grand Canal views.

“Not satisfactory at all. The guide was walking way too fast and didn't care if the group was following her or not. It's more of a classroom lesson tour and you won't get to see anything from the inside. The gondola ride felt very short and rushed.”

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10.Valentine’s Private Gondola Cruise in Waikiki with Drinks, Pastry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Share a private gondola with up to four people as you cruise Waikiki’s Ala Wai harbor and canal. You’ll receive a Hawaiian lei, drinks, pastry, blankets, and umbrella use, with tiny bubbles and the Nick Puppy Georgio show adding a playful touch. Sunset cruises last one hour.

“My girlfriend and I had the most wonderful time. The conversation was amazing during the entire trip making for a perfect evening for Valentine’s Day. Kisses under the bridge, chocolate moose, soft Italian music….who could complain?”

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11.1 Hour Private Romantic Gondola Cruises in Banksia Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews

Set out from Banksia Beach on a private one-hour gondola cruise for your group. You will glide through Bribie Island waterways, see the Glasshouse Mountains, enjoy included snacks, and return to the starting point. Bring your own drinks if desired.

“Great experience the food plate was great well thought out. We felt if the scenery did not feel like we were going behind peoples backyard may have been better. However, overall was a great relaxing experience. Would love to do it again or gift it to family or friends.”

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12.Walking Tour and Enchanting Gondola Journey in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

You’ll walk from Campo San Moisè through Venice’s lanes and squares to Rialto, with stops at La Fenice, the Bovolo Staircase, and Santa Maria Formosa. A 30-minute shared gondola ride adds a view from the water. The tour is in English and starts at 3 pm.

“Too much history and not enough landmarks of Venice. The Gondolier was not engaging with us. This could have been better.”

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13.Tour Enchanting Venice Majestic City Walk and Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 9 reviews · from $144

Start near St. Mark’s Square for a guided walk through Santa Maria Formosa, Rialto, La Fenice, and quiet lanes, then share a 30-minute gondola ride. The walk has an audio system and up to 15 people; each gondola holds five.

“I was disappointed with this tour. Online, it advised we would go to San Marco piazza, Doge’s palace and Rialto bridge. None of this occurred. Also, we were advised to arrive 20 mins early. The Tour guide arrived after 3pm. Although she was Read more”

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14.Enchanting City Walk & Majestic Gondola Glide!

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $131

Start near St. Mark’s Square with an English-speaking guide, wander through Castello and the Mercerie, then share a 30-minute gondola ride. Expect stories about La Fenice, the Bovolo Staircase, Santa Maria Formosa, Rialto Bridge, and Venice’s canals. The gondola holds up to five people.

“We both enjoyed learning about the city of Venice. It's history, architecture, and landscape. The tour guide was incredibly insightful, blended with humor and great presention skills.”

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15.Shared Gondola Ride in Venice through enchanting Bridge of Sighs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $47

You’ll begin at 9:00 AM with a guided walk around Piazza San Marco, enter Saint Mark’s Basilica at 10:45 AM, then take a 30-minute shared gondola ride at 3:00 PM. Expect English commentary on foot, no live narration aboard the gondola, and a mobile map with 200-plus points of interest.

“The biggest problem was that we could not understand our tour guide. Only could understand about 25% of what she was saying.”

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