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How much is a gondola ride in Venice?

One of the biggest symbols of Venice is just a step away! Find out here how much this wonderful ride costs! We have some special information and great tips for you!

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How much is a gondola ride in Venice?

Oh Venice, the name enchants us when we remember that it is the city of lovers, besides being the famous city on the waters! Famous for its Basilica of St. Mark, the Rialto Bridge and its incredible carnival masks, Venice offers us many options of transportation. But today we will talk especially about the gondolas. After all, how much is a gondola ride in Venice? Well, few know, but there’s a fixed rate, so if someone tries to charge you more than that, they are “literally” stealing you, so look for some other gondolier!  Here at Your Travel to Italy with Ana Patricia you make the trip of your dreams!!! ALSO: see our “Accommodation in Italy – Tips for your holidays!”

Introduction

For you to take a gondola in Venice pay attention: there are several gondola stops around Venice; walking through the city you will soon find one of them, it is important to choose a point where the region is pleasant and close to a tourist point that you want to see. As an example you can take your gondola at the Rialto Bridge stop, which is one of the most famous bridges in Venice, the region is quieter than the Basilica of St. Mark and Bridge of Sighs, at these points the channel turns into a busy avenue of gondolas. Learn here How to go to Venice from Florence.

Tip

  • The route of the gondola varies according to where you approach the gondola. You can ask where it passes, but you can also ask it to include in the route the smaller channels (in Italian canali minori). Inside these channels you will see a Venice where only the gondola can take you, because there is only that way to get there: with the gondolas.

How to choose the gondolier?

Gondoliers not only wear the traditional striped shirt, they usually sing, whistle and tell stories during the gondola ride, but some do not speak English, do not sing and do not whistle, so pay attention at the time of your choice; so observe the gondoliers for a while and make the best choice. Always check what will be included in your gondola ride ‘package’, after all it is a very expensive ride and it is worth making the best choice.

1) How much is a gondola ride in Venicet? ABOUT THE PRICES

The official tariff foresees a cost for the gondola (up to 06 people) of 80 Euros for up to 40 minutes; if the schedule is from 7 p.m. it costs 100 Euros. In the low season (autumn and winter) you can even try to negotiate and get better prices, but I am going to give you another advice: if you are only in 2 people, try to find other people to do the tour with you, remember that the price is fixed for up to 6 people, so if take the ride with other 4 people, the cost will be only 14 Euros per person, is not it great?

In case you can’t do this tour (that I consider unique), another very economical alternative that few people know is there are some places in Venice that have a kind of collective gondola taxi that cross from one part to another, so that you don’t have to go to a bridge to cross to the other part.

2) How much is a gondola ride in Venice? TRAGHETTO

How do you cross from one part to the other without having to go to the nearest bridge? Using the traghetto! The “traghetti”(plural) as it is called by the natives, costs from 2 euros (no! you didn’t misread, I said 2 euros!) and you can take a picture as if you were in a gondola! Isn’t it fantastic? Find out here How to use the Vaporetto in Venice?

The places where the traghetti leave are the following:

  • Santa Sofia: 07:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Holidays: 08:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • San Marcuola: 09:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Carbon: 08:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • San Tomà: 07:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Holidays: 08:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
  • San Barnaba: 08:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Santa Maria del Giglio: 09:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

3) How much is a gondola ride in Venice? GONDOLA STOPS AND CONTACTS

Below you can find a list with the gondola stops and contacts of some gondoliers in Venice.

Bacino Orseolo

  • Venezia
  • Phone number: 041 5289316

Consorzio Gondolieri

Danieli

  • Riva Schiavoni
  • Phone number: 041 5222254

Dogana

  • Calle Vallaresso
  • Phone number: 041 5206120

Ferrovia

  • S.Simon Piccolo
  • Phone number: 041 718543

Piazzale Roma

  • Phone number: 041 5221151

Riva Carbon Rialto

  • Venezia
  • Phone number: 041 5224904

San Marco Molo

  • Venezia
  • Phone number: 041 5200685

San Tomà

  • Cannaregio
  • Phone number: 041 5205275

Maria del Giglio

  • Venezia
  • Phone number: 041 5222073

Santa Sofia

  • Cannaregio
  • Phone number: 041 5222844

Trinità

  • Campo S. Moisé
  • Phone number: 041 5231837

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Hotels I recommend in the San Marco area

San Marco is the most famous neighborhoods of Venice and, at some times of the year, it is difficult to walk around, because the city is crowded.

If you want to save money a great option is to stay in some B&B or rent an apartment; click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices;)

If you prefer a good hotel, I have some options for hotels that I really like, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices;)

Do you like luxury accommodations? Are you on your honeymoon or celebrating something special? Then see some luxury accommodation options in the best area of Venice.

Hotels I recommend in Castello Area

Castello is the largest of all the “sestieri” (neighborhoods) and has an incredible waterside for good walks, in addition to being full of cafes, bars and shops. They are not cheap places to stay, but it facilitates access to the most famous tourist spots and, with that, saves on transportation, as it is possible to do everything on foot!

If you want to save, a great option is the B&B or an apartment, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices

If you prefer a good hotel, I have some options for hotels that I really like, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion make your reservation and guarantee good prices;)

Hotels I recommend in Cannaregio or Dorsoduro Area

If you want something calmer, choose Cannaregio or Dorsoduro; in the latter, the nightlife is particularly active, ideal for lovers of busy bars and places to have good drinks!

If you want to save a great option is the B&B or an apartment, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices;)

If you prefer a good hotel, I have some options for hotels that I really like, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices

Hotels I recommend in the San Polo Area

San Polo is ideal if you want something comfortable, close to some sights, but more modest. I think this neighborhood is a great position so I recommend it a lot.

If you want to save a great option is the B&B or an apartment, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices

If you prefer a good hotel, I have some options for hotels that I really like, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices;)

Hotels I recommend in the Santa Croce Area

Santa Croce is home to the important bus station in Piazzale Roma, which makes it very easy to get off the beaten track, including going to Santa Lucia if you want to make a stopover.

If you want to save a great option is the B&B or an apartment, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices

If you prefer a good hotel, I have some options for hotels that I really like, click on the links below and get to know each one. If you like the suggestion, make your reservation and guarantee good prices;)

Don’t want to stay on the island? No problems! Search for Mestre, Campalto or Favaro Veneto, which are the mainland cities of Venice and offer excellent accommodation options. A little further from Piazzale Roma, about 20 minutes by water transport, they do not have magnificent views from the bedroom windows, but it is ideal for those who want to save on accommodation.

Tips

  • The tip to save A LOT is to book your hotel in advance.
  • As we also mentioned: beware of excess baggage! It is very complicated to get around with large volumes in Venice because of the bridges, stairs and narrow streets.

Conclusion

How much is a gondola ride in Venice? The Venetian means of transport are many and with various price options, but nothing takes away the romanticism, charm and fascination of the Venetian gondolas.

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