Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride with Venice stories

Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal. Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Listen to an Audio Guide to learn more about the city as you admire the sights.
Private
30 - 45 minutes
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English

Details

Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights.

Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola.

As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana.

Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark’s Basin with San Giorgio Island.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

• Luggage or large bags

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

Not suitable for

• Wheelchair users

This is
individual
excursion
Only your group
Only you, your friends or family will be on the tour. Time on this excursion is time spent with loved ones.
Personal guide
Always at your disposal, your guide will tailor your program and suggest places of interest for children, where to eat and what to see.
Economical
The cost of an individual excursion is comparable to the cost of a group excursion if you are going with someone else.
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Return to the excursion
The Discounted Gondola Seating (€37) is only available with the purchase of a single ticket.

Online Booking

What is included in activity

30 minutes of private gondola ride

What is not included

Live commentary by the gondolier
Headphones
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Important Info

• The gondola tour is PRIVATE
• The price is per gondola and NOT per person
• This tour is not fully accessible to wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
• Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guest’s weight
• 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 the gondolier)
• 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 or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
• Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time

What places you will see

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

Activity book period

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Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2091/b, 30124 Venezia VE

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Reviews by travellers

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Victoria
Fantastic trip, really enjoyed the narrow street canals into the Grand Canal. Bit extra time would have been great though but defo worth the money
about 19 hours ago
Katie
A nice well rounded hour. we started with a mini walking tour, enjoyed the gondola, then had a VR experience on the history of Venice which was cool. Beatrice was great, very friendly and smiley.
1 day ago
Laura
Really interesting well organised and well informed tour guides i massively recommend if you’re new to venice
3 days ago
Jenna
So nice and relaxing
9 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
10 days ago
Jason
Francesca Gin was an excellent guide, she was very experienced and told us everything we needed to know about Venice. Definitely recommended! This is a must do when you’re here in Venice!
10 days ago
Tracy
It was less time than promised
10 days ago
Helen
Gondola ride was very relaxing - could have travelled in it all day!
11 days ago
Diveyani
The gondola ride was amazing. Emma was really helpful with her insights on the history of Venice. The entire activity was conducted professionally
13 days ago
Ingrid
good the audio guide difficult without explanation beforehand
14 days ago
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