Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade
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Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade
By Bucintoro Viaggi S.r.l.
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Duration: 35m
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Live guide: English
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- Experienced and licensed local gondolier
- Private gondola ride
- Serenade
What's not included- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- C8MQ+24 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, ItalyAlilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, in front of Illy Caffè next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2495ABTOUR3P- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Each gondola can take 2, 3 people, with a minimum of 2 per gondola
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2495ABTOUR3P
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- C8MQ+24 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, ItalyAlilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, in front of Illy Caffè next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
- Pass byGondola - Traghetto Santa Maria del GiglioCanal GrandePeggy Guggenheim CollectionPonte dell'AccademiaBasilica Santa Maria della SalutePalazzo Barbarigo Minotto
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- CarlW9620 contributionsGreat Serenade Ride in GondolaThe Gondola Ride was amazing, especially being we booked the Serenade version. There was 4 in our Gondola along with the Guide/Steering person, and the Guitar player. The Gondola next to us had the Singer and we went side by side the whole trip as they played and sang. People were on the bridges recording this great adventure. It was well worth the extra fee for the Serenade Ride.Written December 9, 2024
- britton100 contributionsStunning way to view different islandsAbsolutely brilliant way to visit the islands and these stunning locations. Just enough time to potter around and take in the views and shop if you like. Plenty of space on boat to sit and enjoy the trip between getting on and off. Live demonstration at glass factory was lovely to see & admire the craftsmanship. Throughly enjoyed and excellent value for money.Written December 4, 2024
- marthagM9393QV0 contributionsSell sell sell, no time to explore.It’s a bit frustrating because they essentially trap you in the store, which is part of the selling tactic in Murano. As a result, you don’t really get a chance to explore the town. On the other islands, it’s also difficult to explore due to time constraints. It would probably be better to visit on your own schedule. Additionally, they don’t provide much explanation; you only get information while you’re on the boat, and the sound quality is quite poor.Written December 3, 2024
- Joaquim123456780 contributionsNice tourThe walking tour took us through the city’s charming streets, with fascinating insights into Venice’s history and culture. The gondola ride was the highlight, offering a unique and peaceful way to see the canals. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, but I wish the tour had included a bit more time for exploring on our own. Overall, it’s a wonderful way to experience the magic of Venice, and I highly recommend it! 4 stars!Written December 2, 2024
- Tuindorp0 contributionsVenice highlightExcellent tour and guide/crew ,amazing value and experience. Each island is unique. Recommend in order to see the lagoon and it's so different from busy Venice.Written December 1, 2024
- Leigh M0 contributionsGreat trip to the islandsThe boat trip to the glass foundry and the islands was great. The historic towns beautiful and captivating - a most enjoyable experience!Written November 29, 2024
- Graham L0 contributionsMore time neededMurano glass works excellent. Torcello needed more time to explore. Burano good but more time would've allowed for coffee / snack.Written November 27, 2024
- tranminhanhv0 contributionsAmazing tourThe experience was great. I managed to see all the most important things on the island. The guide was really kind and helpful.Written November 24, 2024
- Maomaoi630 contributionsTourists can't really experience the beauty of this opera house. I don't recommend it!Tourists can hardly see anything except a public box. I think it's not just the ticket price. Tourists can't really experience the beauty of this opera house. It's much worse than what I experienced in the opera houses in Barcelona or Vienna. I don't recommend it!Written November 24, 2024
- laurabeth670 contributionsGood half day experience.The half day trip was great with kids. Approx 45-50 minutes per island. Easy to find the ticket office and exchange the voucher for the tickets, all ran on time. Only slight problem was the microphone wasn’t working brilliant on the boat so hard to hear the commentary.Written November 24, 2024
- Leslie H0 contributionsExploring Outside of VeniceIt was nice to get out on the water and learn a little more abt the islands from the tour guide. The first stop in Murano was interesting b/c you get to watch the glass blowers make a couple pieces of art. That was interesting. The other islands were also nice. There is no tour guide on the islands w/ you. You’re left to wander on your own and they tell you where to go. Each stop is 50 min.Written November 22, 2024
- T3167XNcolleenb0 contributionsGreat day outLoved this tour, all three islands had something special to offer. Guide was very informative and allowed sufficient time on each island for sight seeing, coffee, shopping and a glass of wine in the sun.Written November 13, 2024
- WarrenDC0 contributionsDo it!A good way to see all four islands. You'll get 50mins on each island - and that's just right! You'll get time to try Cicchetti on each island or even a full lunch on the second island. Be on time at the dock! You'll feel the passive wrath of your fellow passengers if you're lateWritten November 13, 2024
- DayTrip4148480 contributionsInjured on the water taxiI booked this company through Expedia to get to the city from the airport. The captain who helped me descend from the boat pulled my arm so strongly that I now have torn ligaments on my rotator cuff. I am in physical therapy as a result. When I contacted the Bucintoro's customer service in Venice, not only did he deny that he had ever touched me, but he blamed my son, who helped me after the captain had pulled on my arm 2 times. The company refused to take any responsibility.Written November 13, 2024
- jackhsu10 contributionsNot worth itVery poor tour that basically just take you from one island to another and between island with very little time. Minimum amount of guide. Not recommended. You will be better off just get your own ticket between islands.Written November 12, 2024
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Sheng Z
4 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
With many Gondola ride choices available, I find this one is very unique. You have musician riding with you. The singer will sing beautiful songs while we are enjoying the ride. As we arrived early than the time we originally booked, they helped to move the ride to 45 minutes earlier so that we can ride with sunset.
Written January 10, 2020
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Cathleen C
Los Altos, CA23 contributions
Oct 2022
I surprised my husband with this tour and we both loved it! It was so special and magical! None of the other tours had music or a singer so this was very unique. Lots of people took videos and pictures as we went by. We went around sunset which is the perfect time, although I'm sure anytime would be lovely. We had a singer and an accordion player. The singer sang 3 songs and the accordion player accompanied him, and played even more songs. This was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Written November 4, 2022
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Renee L
Martinez, CA78 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This was an unbelievably AMAZING experience and our favorite Venetian booking. Yes, it's A LOT of money... however, I promise you won't be disappointed. The private gondola ride with serenade was worth every penny. The accordion player was fantastic and the vocalist (male tenor) had a voice like Andrea Bocelli! Every nearby gondola videotaped our entertainers and groups gathered on bridges to get a glimpse of the amazing performers. My husband was blown away and so happy I had arranged this for our last night (at sunset). It was the perfect way to end our honeymoon stay in Venice. Highly, highly recommended.
Written September 22, 2018
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Adriana L
2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We were so excited for this ride and planned many things around it as well as had something special planned during it. We showed up to the meeting point 1 minute past 7:30 after getting lost. I called the contact number, emergency number, and guide number multiple times on our way to try to inform the company and NO ONE ANSWERED any of the numbers that they provided. We waited outside the travel agency for half an hour, which of course was closed. No one from the company even tried to contact me. And all other boats for the evening were sold out. So we left Venice without this experience.
Written July 9, 2018
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davidjohnflavell
Southampton, UK49 contributions
Sept 2017
A lovely romantic activity with the woman I love. We took this gondola trip at night adding to the atmosphere. A bit pricey but worth it.
Written June 4, 2018
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Shawnc
8 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
We absolutely loved our sunset gondola tour through Venice’s charming canals. Yes, it’s touristy. Yes, some of the canals are smelly. Yes, there are lots of other people in other canals. But ... to be serenaded as you glide through Venice’s waterways is truly magical. Our singer and accompanying accordionist were fantastic!. Go at sunset for spectacular views.
Written June 6, 2019
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Momof3intx2019
7 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Just got back from Venice for my 50th birthday celebration. This tour exceeded my expectations. Dana, the singer has a very powerful voice . She was fun and interactive . The accordion player was very talented. This tour is a little expensive but truly worth it for the entire unforgettable experience which was enjoyed by the entire family and that included my husband and 2 teenage boys. Do not hesitate.
Written July 15, 2019
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Steven K
Rydal, PA29 contributions
It was a nice night for a gondola ride and my wife and I and our 18 year old twins has a wonderful time. Music was charming and set the scene as we traveled through the small canals of Venice. Well worthb it, considering it is the thing to do, to gain a unique perspective of life in Venice in the 1500's. Try to block out the rest of the tourists snapping photos of your group. Only complaint, a little short.
Written July 13, 2019
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WBradA
Los Angeles CA28 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Amazing and magical, we were escorted from ticket office for short walk to Gondola. 7pm georgous lighting, great accordion and singer with the most wonderful voice.
Written September 3, 2022
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alvargas
Roswell, GA6 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Went to departure point and nobody there called Viator and they could not help . Had to pay for another gondola and I am requesting refund .
Written August 22, 2021
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Will the ride include going under the Bridge of Sighs? Also what time would be best to start this so we will be there at sunset. Thanks
Written August 11, 2019
We did not go under the Bridge of Sighs, although in hindsight, we probably could have requested that.
We booked our ride through the Viator website (which I highly recommend booking as far in advance as possible), and chose a time slot 1 hour before sunset.
It was the best time of day for taking photos- and because the sun wasn’t as hot at that time of day. Check the sunset tables online to find out when the sun sets when you’ll be there.
An absolutely beautiful, once in a lifetime memory for us!
Written August 12, 2019
graymer2018
Seminole, Florida
Can we take a bottle of wine with us on gondola ride?
Written May 12, 2018
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