Start the gondola ride from Bacino Orseolo located behind St. Mark's. Float through the beautiful canals of Rio dei Barcaroli and Rio dell’Ovo until you reach the Grand Canal. From the Grand Canal, admire the magnificence of the Rialto Bridge and important buildings such as Ca’ Farsetti, the head office of the city hall. See Palazzo Grimani, the largest building overlooking the Grand Canal. Continue the journey along the Rio San Luca where you can see Palazzo Manin, the residence of the last doge of Venice, Ludovico Manin, now home to the Bank of Italy.
Important to know:
- Please note, all gondolas have a maximum capacity of five people, including children
- The length of the tour is about 30 minutes and is along a standard route, which depends on the option chosen
- Please note that it is possible that someone will not be seated in their desired place, due to organizational and weight distribution reasons
- In case of adverse weather or tidal conditions, the length or route of the tour can be subject to change
- The ride is not guided
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
individual
excursion
• 30-minute private gondola ride
• Guide on ride
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
St. Mark's, Rio dei Barcaroli, Rio dell’Ovo, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, Ca’ Farsetti, Palazzo Grimani, Palazzo Manin