Don’t pay €90 for a gondola.

Find another couple and split the fare.

Standard gondola fare €90

When two couples share €45 per couple

Pay €45 per couple instead of €90.

Free to use. You pay the gondolier directly.

Share a Gondola is free to use. You pay your €45 share directly to the gondolier.

A Venetian gondola with a gondolier and two couples enjoying the canal

A quicker way to share

Join someone who's already waiting

Another pair is already looking to share a gondola. Choose a time that works for you.

Tzu Yin & Louis

Looking for 2 more people to share a gondola

Languages: English · French

Saturday, September 19

15:00–17:00

Near Rialto Bridge

Join

Sunday, September 20

15:00–17:00

Near Rialto Bridge

Join

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When will you be in Venice?

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When could you ride?

Choose the time windows that work for you. The exact meeting time is shown once your ride is confirmed.

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10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Thursday, September 17	10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Friday, September 18	10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Saturday, September 19	10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Sunday, September 20	10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Monday, September 21	10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Tuesday, September 22	10:00–12:00 Morning 10:00–12:00 on Wednesday, September 23
15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Thursday, September 17	15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Friday, September 18	15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Saturday, September 19	15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Sunday, September 20	15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Monday, September 21	15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Tuesday, September 22	15:00–17:00 Afternoon 15:00–17:00 on Wednesday, September 23

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Exact meetup details are shared after confirmation.
No match? No shared ride is confirmed.

How it works

Choose your times

Select every time you could genuinely attend.

Tell us who's riding

Add the two travelers and the languages you're comfortable speaking.

We find another pair

If another pair is already waiting, you can join their ride. Otherwise, we'll open your request.

Share the gondola

Once another eligible pair joins, your ride is confirmed.

A couple overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice

Our story

It all started in Venice.

We’re Agus and Daniella. In Venice, we met another couple who wanted to share a gondola, and that simple experience inspired Share a Gondola.

We’re Agus and Daniella, from Uruguay. In 2017, we were in Venice and wanted to take a gondola ride, but paying the full fare for just the two of us felt like a lot.

At the gondola station, we noticed another couple, Lino and Daniela from Naples, and wondered if they might want to share. Approaching them wasn’t easy. We had no idea if they were even looking to share a gondola, or if they’d be comfortable riding with two strangers.

We asked anyway.

They said yes. The four of us shared the gondola, split the cost, and had a great time together.

But the whole thing depended on luck. We happened to find the right people, in the right place, at the right time. There was no easy way to know who else was actually open to sharing.

Years later, that idea stayed with us. Sharing a gondola shouldn’t mean approaching strangers and hoping for the best.

That’s why we built Share a Gondola.

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FAQ

Do we have to be a couple?

No. Share a Gondola is for any two people traveling together.

Is Share a Gondola a tour company?

No. Share a Gondola does not operate gondola rides or sell seats on shared tours. We simply help two independent groups of travelers find each other before the ride. Once matched, you meet in Venice, take a regular gondola together, split the fare between your groups, and pay the gondolier directly.

Can a ride be confirmed at the last minute?

No. You'll always know at least 1 hours before the meetup whether your ride is confirmed.

How late can another pair join?

An open ride can be joined until 1 hours before the meetup.

Do we need to upload a photo?

No. A photo is optional and is only shown after the ride is confirmed.

What if the other party cancels?

The other party is notified immediately and the ride remains in your history.

Is Share a Gondola free to use?

Yes. Share a Gondola is free to use. You pay your €45 share directly to the gondolier.

What happens if no ride is available right away?

After email verification we automatically open one request using your selected times. If another eligible pair joins one, the ride is confirmed.

Do we need to share a language?

Normally, yes. You can opt in to sharing without a common language, but both pairs must choose that option.

Can I change my availability or language preference?

Yes, until another pair joins. Edit your open request and changes take effect immediately.

What if more than one pair is available?

You choose the time, and the system quietly selects one eligible waiting pair. You never browse a catalog of people.

Where do we meet?

All rides meet near Rialto Bridge. Once your ride is confirmed, we'll show you the exact meeting point and map pin.

Can I create another request while I already have one open or a ride confirmed?

No. A verified user can have only one active request or confirmed ride at a time.