Are you interested in taking an enchanting gondola ride on your next trip to Venice? Wondering how much to pay for a gondola ride or where to find the gondoliers? A gondola ride through Venice’s crisscrossing canals can be one of the most intimate ways to see the capitol city of Italy’s the Veneto region! Here are a few quick and travel-friendly tips for anyone interested in taking a gondola ride through the canals of Venice!

Where to find a Gondola.

Good news, in Venice you will have no problem finding Gondoliers as they are located new bridges that connect the many islands that make up Venice. Many Gondoliers can be found docking their boats down the Grand Canal, near the Rialto Bridge, and through the many canals that crisscross throughout the city.

What you need to know about Gondolas.

While a Gondola is a boat, it is not necessarily a viable mode of transportation. A Gondolier may take you from Point A to Point B upon request however, it is common for them to guide you through a loop of canals in which you arrive back where you started. Unfortunately it is a myth that gondoliers will serenade you however, many will tell you a little about the history of the city that you are passing through! If you like, many times you can hire a singer to join you on your gondola ride!

How much a Gondola ride will cost. 

The rates for a Gondola ride will vary based on the time of day and is not dependent on how many people are in the boat. One to six passengers can enjoy a Gondola ride at a time. The official rate is €80 for a 40-minute ride between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the option to add 20 minutes to your ride for an additional €40. After 7:00 p.m., the rate of a Gondola ride rises to €100 for a 40-minute ride with the option to add 20 minutes to your ride for an additional €50.

When planning your trip to Venice you can easily book a package with a LivItaly tour guide who will conclude your tour at Gondoliers’ dock. LivItaly offers intimate six-person max tours, so can ensure that you will all be able to enjoy an enchanting passage through Venice together!