€2
The €2 gondola
Traghetti are working gondolas that ferry people across the Grand Canal. Two minutes, standing like the locals, about €2 in cash.
Where to catch oneShare the gondola.
A gondola is priced per boat, not per person. Fill the empty seats with other travellers and pay your share.
€90 / 5
€18
per person, 5 of you
Tap a seat to change how many share the boat.
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See all groupsHow it works
Post a boat
Choose a gondola stand or taxi dock, a time and how many seats you need.
Others join
Travellers nearby take the empty seats. Contacts are shared only inside the group.
Meet and ride
Meet at the stand, pay the gondolier together at the official rate, split it on the spot.
Even cheaper
The whole Grand Canal for one ticket
Vaporetto line 1 runs the full length of the Grand Canal. Less romantic, much longer, one ACTV ticket.
Rather book ahead?
Shared gondola tickets sell by the seat online, usually around €30–40 per person.
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Questions
How much does a gondola cost in Venice?
The official rate is about €90 for roughly 30 minutes by day, per boat, for up to 5 passengers. Evening rides cost more. The price is per gondola, which is why sharing works.
Is it allowed to share a gondola with strangers?
Yes. The fare is per boat and gondoliers carry up to 5 passengers. Agree on the route and total price with the gondolier before boarding.
Who do we pay?
You pay the gondolier or taxi driver directly, at the official rate, and split it between you. GondolaShare never handles the fare.
Who can see my phone number?
Only people who joined your boat. Everyone else sees your first name, the stand and the time. Groups are deleted 24 hours after departure.
What's the cheapest way onto a gondola?
The traghetto: a gondola ferry across the Grand Canal for about €2. It lasts two minutes and you stand, but it is a real gondola.
Prices checked October 10, 2026. Rates are set by the City of Venice; confirm the total before you board.