A private gondola from Campo Santo Stefano with a cold bottle of prosecco on board. The occasion pick for couples, at a per-boat price.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund
- DurationAbout 30 minutes
- Starting timesTimes show for your date when you check availability
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi
A romantic gondola ride in Venice with prosecco costs $185 for a private boat on this listing, for up to five people and about 30 minutes. It is run by VHG Experiences and rated 4.5 from 186 reviews. A host meets you in Campo Santo Stefano with a sign bearing your name and walks you to the gondola. The ride follows the Grand Canal, then turns into quieter side canals, with a bottle of chilled prosecco served on board. The boat is yours alone. Hired at a station, the same 30 minutes would cost €90 (about $100) by day or €110 (about $123) for 35 minutes from 19:00, without the bottle or the booking.
Book a Gondola RideKey facts
romantic gondola ride- Duration
- About 30 minutes
- Starts
- Times show for your date when you check availability
- Meeting point
- Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco
- Price
- $185 per group
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi
- Group size
- Private: your group only, up to 5 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund
Included
- ✓ 30-minute private gondola ride
- ✓ A bottle of chilled prosecco
- ✓ Professional gondolier
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Food
- ✗ Gratuities
- ✗ Your own alcohol, weapons or sharp objects
Meeting point
Rio dell'Orso, 30124 Venice, Italy — Meet in Campo Santo Stefano, where a member of the welcome staff waits with a sign showing your name or the tour's name. Give a valid phone number, ideally on WhatsApp, when you book: the provider uses it to send meeting-point details.
What makes this the romantic gondola ride
Three things set this ride apart from a plain private gondola: the boat is yours alone, a host meets you by name, and a bottle of chilled prosecco comes aboard. The ride starts near Campo Santo Stefano, runs along the Grand Canal and then into quieter side canals, away from the gondola traffic around St Mark's. Recent reviewers often describe the gondolier as friendly and full of local knowledge, and one says the host added a card and flowers for a birthday at short notice. If you are planning a moment, ask the provider when you book.
Price vs the official gondola fare
The City of Venice sets one fare per gondola: €90 (about $100) for 30 minutes from 09:00 to 19:00, and €110 (about $123) for 35 minutes from 19:00. At $185 per boat, this ride costs about $85 more than the day fare and about $62 more than the evening fare. That covers the bottle of prosecco, a host who meets you, a booked time and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. The price is per boat, so a couple pays about $92 each and a group of five about $37 each. Compared with the plain private gondola on this site at $156, the prosecco adds about $29.
Proposal in a Venice gondola
For a proposal, the private boat and the bottle on board make this a natural choice, and the host meets you by name, which helps keep a surprise. Tell the provider in the booking notes, and give a phone number on WhatsApp so they can reach you about the meeting point. If you want the moment photographed, the gondola ride with a photographer puts a professional on board for $328 for up to four. More ideas are in the most romantic things to do in Venice.
The prosecco, honestly
The listing includes a bottle of chilled prosecco for the boat. One recent reviewer liked the cold bottle; another says it came with plastic cups and nowhere to set the bottle down, so it warmed during the ride. You may not bring your own alcohol, and food is not included. Gratuities are not included either. The listing's review summary also says some rides ran under the stated 30 minutes, and some travelers asked for the full time. Agree the length with the gondolier before you set off.
Meeting point in Campo Santo Stefano
You meet in Campo Santo Stefano, a large square in the San Marco district, where the welcome staff wait with a sign showing your name or the tour's name. From there they walk you to the gondola. The provider asks for a working phone number, ideally on WhatsApp, to send any changes to the meeting point. The host speaks English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Hindi.
| Option | Price | Length | On board |
|---|---|---|---|
| This ride | $185 per boat, up to 5 | About 30 minutes | Bottle of prosecco |
| 1-hour VIP private champagne ride | $246 per person | 1 hour | Italian Champagne, per the listing |
| Private gondola with optional serenade | From $113 per person | About 30 minutes | Accordion, if you add music |
| Plain private gondola | $156 per boat, up to 5 | About 30 minutes | Nothing |
| Official fare at a station, from 19:00 | €110 (about $123) per boat | 35 minutes | Nothing |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the most recent reviews (September and October 2026) give 5 stars.
- 7 of the 10 praise the gondolier or host as friendly, fun or knowledgeable about Venice.
- 2 of the 10 mention the prosecco: 1 enjoyed the cold bottle, 1 found the plastic cups and lack of a place for the bottle disappointing.
- 2 of the 10 value the quieter canals away from the gondola traffic.
- 1 of the 10 had flowers and a birthday card arranged by the host at short notice.
- 1 of the 10 recommends a 6:30 pm ride.
Who should not book this
- Travelers on a tight budget, who can pay the €90 fare at a station
- Groups of more than five
- Anyone who does not drink alcohol, since the bottle is the main extra
- Anyone who wants a full hour on the water
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Venice: 1-Hour VIP Private Champagne Gondola Ride
$246Twice as long, from near the Danieli, under the Bridge of Sighs and past Rialto, with what the listing calls Italian Champagne; priced per person and rated 4.6 from 37 reviews.
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How to book
Pick a date and time, ideally near sunset, and book for your group of up to five. Add a WhatsApp number and any surprise plans in the booking notes. On the day, meet the welcome staff in Campo Santo Stefano. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel for free up to 24 hours before. This site may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a romantic gondola ride in Venice?
This private ride with prosecco costs $185 per boat for up to five. The official fare without extras is €90 by day and €110 from 19:00, per gondola.
Is the prosecco included?
Yes, one bottle of chilled prosecco per boat. You may not bring your own alcohol, and food is not included.
Can I propose on this gondola ride?
Yes. The boat is private and a host meets you by name. Tell the provider in advance; one recent reviewer had flowers and a card arranged at short notice.
Where does the prosecco gondola ride start?
In Campo Santo Stefano, where the welcome staff wait with a name sign and walk you to the gondola.
How long is the ride?
About 30 minutes. Some reviewers say their ride ran shorter; agree the length with the gondolier before you set off.
Is a tip included?
No. Gratuities are not included.
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