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Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride with Commentary
Explore the hidden and picturesque waterways of Venice as you take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal. Listen to the commentary in the app to learn more about the city. The tour begins with an introduction to the guide. He will talk about the gondolas and the gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary on your gondola itinerary.
Mini group
30 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
Details
Know before you go
- The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola)
- The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
- The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected)
- For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English
- You may have to wait when boarding the gondola
While enjoying the beauty of the Grand Canal, you'll see such wondrous sites as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, Palazzo Gritti, Salute Church and Punta della Dogana. Discover the world-famous La Fenice Theater and the Mozart House. Cruise the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of the trip, appreciate the breathtaking view of St. Mark's Basin with the island of San Giorgio.
If you want it cheaper, click on the Random Seating: Shared Gondola Ride (30 min. on gondola)
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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.
Katharine
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The gondola is shared with other people (max 5 people per gondola), however, you will sit with your companions in the same gondola. For a better experience, we strongly recommend you download the app's commentary before boarding.
Online Booking
What is included in activity
30-minute gondola ride
Multilingual assistance when boarding
What is not included
Tips
Important Info
Not allowed:
Oversize luggage
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
Oversize luggage
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
What places you will see
• The Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, Palazzo Gritti, Salute Church and Punta della Dogana, St. Mark's Basin
Activity book period
You can see all dates available at this moment in the calendar. Book now! The number of tickets is limited.
Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1256, 30124
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Reviews by travellers
Glen E.
Awesome tour! I enjoyed discovering the real Venice and learning about the city's unique history. I recommend this tour!
4 days ago
Vittore G.
Brilliant value for money lovely chatty informative Gondolier who even gave us a song. Sailed around the tranquil side canals and the Grand Canal for half hour. Would highly recommend. 👍👏🏻
5 days ago
Dylan T.
Overall very good. A bit chaotic when the guide was trying to organise a group of about 50 people onto the gondolas though.
8 days ago
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!!!
16 days ago
Ubaldo G.
An activity to complete your experience in Venice. Not to be missed. You will not regret it.
16 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.
17 days ago
Dalila R.
A really lovely experience going up the tiny canals and seeing all the little nooks and crannies of Venice. So very unique. Wonderful!!
17 days ago
Simone A.
Easy to book online and price for trip was very reasonable. Took waterbus along main canal and gondola through lagoon City - a great day out in Venice
17 days ago
Diletta C.
Unfortunately, it rained on the day the visit was scheduled. However, we were still able to take a gondola ride and it lasted 30 minutes as planned. We were less far than expected because of the weather, but the experience was worth it.
28 days ago
Alcina C.
15minutes queuing before getting into Gondola but still got 30 minutes on the boat so it was good.
about 1 month ago
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Starting point of the tour
Meet at Calle larga de l’Ascension 1256 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow Meeting Point sign on the wooden kiosk.
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