30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide

Name: 30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide
Start: 2025-10-09T15:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-10-09T15:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Experience Venice your way on a 30-minute gondola ride—choose a silent glide or add historical insights with an audio guide.

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Imagine gliding through the tranquil waters of Venice, surrounded by centuries-old architecture and timeless beauty. Our gondola tours offer a unique way to experience the magic of this enchanting city. Whether you prefer a guided exploration or a peaceful, unscripted journey, we have created two different experiences to suit your tastes. You are welcome to choose your option:

Option 1: Audio-Guided Shared Gondola Tour (€38.95) Offers an immersive experience with an audio guide available via an app. As you glide along the Grand Canal, admire the stunning Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace and the Salute Church. Discover the famous La Fenice Theatre and Mozart House along the romantic waterways. Your tour ends with breathtaking views of the St Mark's Basin and San Giorgio Island. You will also experience a unique virtual reality journey, exploring the craftsmanship behind Venice's iconic gondolas. This option is for those who prefer a self-guided experience with the flexibility to focus on specific sights. The app commentary provides insights into Venice's history and landmarks.

Option 2: Serene Venice Shared Gondola Experience (€39) — for those who wish to enjoy a peaceful gondola ride. This tranquil journey allows you to fully immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of Venice's canals. You'll glide along the iconic Grand Canal, explore the charming smaller waterways, pass by the famous La Fenice Theatre and soak up the tranquillity of the city. This option is perfect for those seeking a romantic and undisturbed experience, focusing on the beauty of Venice's architecture and waterways. The absence of commentary allows you to fully immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the city and enjoy the sights and sounds of the vast waters.

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

Online Booking

What is not included

Hotel pick-up and drop off

30 - 45 minutes

Group size up to 5 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Meeting point

The meeting point is the Alilaguna ticket office, in front of the Royal Gardens gate. The ticket office is a small wooden structure, at the far end of row of souvenir stalls, and directly opposite the San Marco Giardinetti water public transportation station.

Places you will see

• Canals of Venice
• Grand Canal
• Teatro La Fenice
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection
• Santa Maria della Salute
• Punta della Dogana

Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

2132 reviews

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Julio

A short and well-priced tour. It's worth it for those who don't want anything grand, but want to do this must-see tour in the city.

4 days ago

Jenny

The meeting place was difficult to find.

5 days ago

Cristina

The gondola ride in Venice is not an activity, but an experience. A beautiful memory that you will always carry with you.

7 days ago

Srinivasa

I would do this if you are pressed tor time if not find other ones. Four star is for our gondola driver who gave us umbrella as it rained. The tour operator is not well organized , they missed us even when we were there 15 mins earlier than reporting time.

8 days ago

Helen

There was a short walk w/historical information that was greatly appreciated. Well worth the cost of the tour.

12 days ago

Tracy

I loved the 15min commentary prior to the ride and wish that was longer. The boats seated 4 so we were with another couple. The Gondolier smiled when he saw us taking selfies that he was in the background on, so cute! Great value for the money

12 days ago

Tamara C.

There was a great buzz around the meeting area. We shared our ride which was perfectly fine. It was lovely to float around the sidestreets as opposed to the grand canal which was very crowded making the waters choppy. We loved this!

13 days ago

Melanie

All of the people involved were wonderful - the gondolier, the tour guide, etc. That being said, Venice is so overrun and this experience is so commercial, it felt like a ride at Epcot not an authentic experience.

13 days ago

Marie

The gondola ride was our highlight! The title is a bit misleading – you start on the Grand Canal, but then quickly head into small side canals – but it was very peaceful! Very nice guides!

16 days ago

Ahmed

Very excellently run. Good vale for money. fun activity

16 days ago

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

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