Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting canals of Venice with our carefully curated gondola tours. Each option offers a unique experience, tailored to your preferences.
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An exciting gondola ride in Venice that will take you along the canals of this magical city while the guide let you discover tales known only by Venetians! Choose your option: Audio-guided Gondola Ride (Same Gondola Seats): €41 20 minutes walking tour + 30 minutes gondola ride with audio commentary (via app) (Live guide will explain the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers before boarding the gondola, on board the audio-commentary will be available via the app) Bonus: Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself
Guided Gondola Ride (Same Gondola Seats): €42 20 minutes walking tour + 30 minutes gondola ride with live commentary (The guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-device). Bonus: Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself
Know before you go
To use the commentary on the mobile app you must have a smartphone or a tablet (headphones recommended)
Children under 2 years old ride for FREE if they do not occupy an additional seat
The guide will only be in one gondola, the participants in the other gondolas will listen to him/her with the audio devices.
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
The gondola ride is NOT private, rather shared with other people.
Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier to ensure correct weight distribution
The itinerary could change in case of wind or bad weather.
You may have to wait when boarding the gondola
Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
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We like it a lot. Before the gondola ride, there is a short tour with a guide who tells us some facts about Venice. We really enjoyed the ride, the gentleman who took us on the gondola spoke Portuguese which was very lucky for us. From then on it was easier to create a conversation and he told us some facts along the way.
10-minute introduction to the gondola tradition before embarkation
30-minute shared gondola ride with serenade
Live Italian music
What is not included
Food and drinks
Commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What is included in activity
30 minutes of gondola ride + 15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience
Commentary by mobile app
Access to mobile app to see Venice in the past.
What is not included
Food and drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mobile-compatible earphones
What is included in activity
Entry or admission fee
Skip the line shared guided tour which total duration is about 1 hour
30 minutes gondola ride with live commentary in English
20 minutes walking tour commented by a guide
After the tour enjoy the experience of a flashback of Venice's past thanks to our free App
What is not included
Food and drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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What is included in activity
20- minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
30-minute shared gondola ride
Professional, local guide who will explain the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers
Commentary via app
Access to the mobile app with a QR code to see Venice in the past.
Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself
What is not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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What is included in activity
50 minutes of guided tour including 30 minutes of gondola ride
Professional local guide on board of the gondola
Live commentary about the itinerary & the history of gondolas and gondoliers. In English, French, Spanish and Italian
Commentary by mobile app in German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian
Access to mobile app to see Venice in the past.
What is not included
Food and drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mobile-compatible earphones
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Important Info
• The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
• The tour for children under the age of 2 is FREE, only if children do not occupy their own seat in the gondola
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
• Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
• The tour includes musical accompaniment (singer + musician) for the duration of the whole tour. There will NOT be musicians on each gondola, they will be boarded on the one in the middle of the row to give everyone a chance to enjoy the live music.
• The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
• Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
• Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
• No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
• The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded).
• Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
Important Info
The guide will be on only one gondola. The participants on the other gondolas will listen to them with the audio device
The live commentary will be only in English
Each gondola can hold a maximum of 5 people
The gondolier will determine your seat according to your weight
The tour will only be cancelled in cases of extreme weather conditions
The itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
Please note that this is a shared tour, it is not a private gondola ride
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
Important Info
• The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
• The price is per person.
• The price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy its own seat in the gondola
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
• Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
• The guide will be on one gondola only, the participants on the other gondolas will listen to him/her via audio devices.
• Live commentary is available in English
• A smartphone or tablet is required to use the commentary on the mobile app
• Comfortable shoes are recommended
• The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
• Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
• Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
Important Info
• The guide will be on only one gondola. The participants on the other gondolas will listen to them with the audio device
• The live commentary will be only in English and Italian. The commentary in German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded to your own device
• Each gondola can hold a maximum of 5 people
• The gondolier will determine your seat according to your weight
• The tour will only be cancelled in cases of extreme weather conditions
• The itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
• Please note that this is a shared tour, it is not a private gondola ride
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
Mini group
40 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 10 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Mini group
40 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Group
40 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 30 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Mini group
40 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Mini group
40 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Meeting point
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
You can start this experience at the following places.
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO) Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT
Venice Tours Assistance Point is in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga dell' Ascension #1257. The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (the Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT". The staff will wait for you right there with the signboard “Gondola Tour”. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Correr Museum at your back and Poste Italiane (the Post Office) in front of you, find on your left side the Venice Tours Assistance Point - the big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers). The newsstand is located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (the Post Office) and has the sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO) Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT
What places you will see
• The Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace
• Palazzo Gritti
• Salute Church
• Punta della Dogana
• St. Mark's Basin
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Sean L.
The walking part leading up to the gondolas was interesting and fun, learned a lot about the city and the tradition of the gondola!! The only negative about the whole thing was that our guide got us to the gondolas and left all of our groups, they were running behind and it became a little chaotic and we had no advocate for our groups. Otherwise was fantastic!!!
5 days ago
Alexy
Such a fun way to see the city! The gondola ride was really special! Everyone involved was knowledgeable and kind. but i wanted a little bit longer
5 days ago
Andrew J.
It was a very pleasant shared gondola ride. Be warned in case you only want to go with your partner, each gondola has 4 people. The tour guide provided a short history of the gondola in English and Spanish on the walk to the gondola. The meeting point is right off of St Mark's Square and is in a convenient location for the average traveler who is already in the area.
6 days ago
James S.
Fully enjoyable afternoon. Our guide was lovely and our godolier was such fun.
9 days ago
Glen E.
Awesome tour! I enjoyed discovering the real Venice and learning about the city's unique history. I recommend this tour!
11 days ago
Michael H.
Very good for the price it is, opposite of maybe the 100€ that ask you the private gongoliers, here you get probably the same experience for not even half the price. Plus in the end you get VR tour of how was Venice back in the days for free, so what can you ask more for? I definitely recommend this tour.
12 days ago
Maria R.
I liked the brief history before getting on the Gondola. athe guide was very knowledgeable and our Gondeler was very nice.
13 days ago
Adi
The walking tour was excellent. We learned a lot about the city. The gondola ride was good but not very long and there was no live guide during the ride. It's something to check off the list at a very reasonable price.
14 days ago
Keita
Nice guide but not the gondolier, not the typical hat!
15 days ago
Jeremy J.
We really enjoyed our gondola ride, the scenery, music and experience was amazing. a once in a life time opportunity. Our tour started with a walking tour of the city, then straight to our gondola ride. the gondaleers were amazing helping us into and out of the ride. we had some seniors with us, so it was really helpful. the love commentary was very helpful and informative. We enjoyed that very much. At the end of our tour, our tour guide gave us an option for a virtual tour of the city in the past. it was amazing, we would do that again and it was free (included in our price).
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
You can start this experience at the following places.
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO) Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT
Venice Tours Assistance Point is in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga dell' Ascension #1257. The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (the Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT". The staff will wait for you right there with the signboard “Gondola Tour”. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Correr Museum at your back and Poste Italiane (the Post Office) in front of you, find on your left side the Venice Tours Assistance Point - the big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers). The newsstand is located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (the Post Office) and has the sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO) Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia, IT
