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Gondola Ride
The classic way to see Venice's quiet back canals, in a black gondola rowed by a gondolier standing at the stern.
- Open
- Through the day and into the evening
- Price
- Paid; set fares per gondola, not per person
- Time Needed
- 30 minutes
- Address
- Gondola stations across VeniceDirections
- Getting There
- Gondola stations stand at the Rialto, by St Mark's and along the Grand Canal.
Why Go
The city sets the fares for a 30-minute ride for up to five people, with a higher rate after dark. Rides from the stations near St Mark's are busiest; the canals of Cannaregio and Castello are quieter.
A singer or accordion player costs extra.
Tips
- Agree the length of the ride before you step in.
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