Venice gondola rides are without doubt the number one must-do experience in Venice. There are a number of places where the gondola rides start. We started from Rio e Bacino a great location, you will find it just behind Piazza San Marco.
The city of Venice sets official rates for gondola rides, which started at €80 for 35 minutes in November 2018. Additional 20-minute increments are €40. After dusk., the base rate climbs to €100, with €50 for an additional 20 minutes. Up to six people can share a gondola.