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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
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
English
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.
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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 minutes of gondola ride + 15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience
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
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
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
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
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Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE
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Reviews by travellers
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!!
3 days ago
Alcina C.
15minutes queuing before getting into Gondola but still got 30 minutes on the boat so it was good.
5 days ago
Glen E.
Awesome tour! I enjoyed discovering the real Venice and learning about the city's unique history. I recommend this tour!
9 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. 👍👏🏻
14 days ago
Jenna
We thought that we would have the gondola to ourselves, but we shared it with another couple, which wasn't a big deal. But the other couple rushed into the gondola to grab the nice seats closer to the gondolier, so we weren't able to take any pics there. Overall though, I would recommend, but just know that you'll be sharing the gondola ride with up to 5 people max.
14 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.
16 days ago
Sharon
This excursion was fabulous. Nicole our guide was very polite,communicated well during the walking part of our tour and gave clear instructions throughout.The Gondola ride was peaceful,calming and picturesque. A definite recommendation if in Venice a must in fact.
16 days ago
Vanessa B.
You can't see Venice without gondolas. Gondola ride is an absolute must, unbelievable how they push the long boat through the canals with those sticks, without hitting anything. It's a pity that the gondolier didn't tell much and certainly didn't sing O sole mio. A little more enthusiasm there would have been great. And the chance to take a photo with your partner as you board
16 days ago
Agesilao C.
Mattia our very welcoming gondolier. Organized well with meeting point
18 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!!!
about 1 month ago
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