Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride (30 Min) with Venice stories

Discover the Grand Canal’s legendary sights on a gondola ride tailored to your pace — with flexible times and narration options.
Grand Canal
Grand Canal
Santa Maria della Salute
Santa Maria della Salute
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square
Punta della Dogana
Punta della Dogana

Details

Glide through the heart of Venice in a traditional gondola, where historic facades, calm canals, and the unique perspective from the water offer a classic view of the city.

Flexible Experience Options
This tour offers two options to suit your style:

  • Live guide: Begin with a short walking introduction, then enjoy onboard commentary from a knowledgeable local.
  • App Guide: Use a mobile app to learn about the landmarks along your route—perfect for those who prefer a self-guided experience with clear, informative context throughout the ride.
  • Day and Evening Departures
    Whether you prefer the vibrant atmosphere of the day or the quieter charm of the evening, flexible departure times let you enjoy Venice at your pace.

    Highlights Include:
    • A scenic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, Venice’s most iconic waterway
    • Serene canals showcasing a quieter side of the city
    • Stunning views of St. Mark’s Basin, San Giorgio Island, and more
    • Boarding assistance and small-group setting (up to 5 passengers per gondola)

    Whether you're here for the history, the romance, or simply the view, this gondola ride offers an unforgettable way to experience the soul of Venice.

    Can’t find the right time? Try this tour:
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    With the Random Seating Gondola (€33), you may be seated apart from your group.

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    What is included in activity

    15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
    30-minute shared gondola ride
    Live guide explaining the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers before boarding the gondola in English
    Commentary via app on board the gondola in English
    Access to the mobile app with a QR Code to see Venice in the past.
    Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
    Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section

    What is not included

    Food and drinks
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Important Info

    • The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
    • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or persons with reduced mobility
    • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people
    • A smartphone or tablet is required to use the commentary on the mobile app
    • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
    • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour
    30 - 50 minutes
    Group size up to 10 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

    Places you will see

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

    Reviews by travellers

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    Darukpol
    Tour guide is great the experience was amazing. What a beautiful city
    3 days ago
    Alexandre
    The guide was excellent. He gave us lots of information about the history of Venice. My only gripe would be to say he walked very fast and some people struggled to keep up with his. Perhaps this needs to be taken into account. The Gondola ride was beautiful. Very relaxing but it could have been even better had the Gondolier even so much as made eye contact with us. Had he been just a little bit cordial we would have given him a tip. That is not the fault of the guide or the tour company so overall this was a good activity
    7 days ago
    Juan C.
    Everything was fine. The guide was super friendly and the experience was wonderful.
    10 days ago
    Dhiresh
    A must do in Venice. Very educational and a great experience. Our tour guide Beatrix was amazing with explaining everything to us and ensuring we had a good Gondola ride. I would recommend.
    15 days ago
    Brigitte
    Our tour guide Beatrice was very friendly. We asked for the tour in French and she was able to speak to us very fluently. she had good knowledge about the history of Venice and the gondola. The gondola ride was very fun and finished with a VR presentation of Venice. The gondolier’s were helpful for people that need help coming in and exiting the gondola! 100% recommend!
    17 days ago
    Carlos
    Excellent, well organized good attention, good audio system, GAIA, excellent guide and the perfect finish a 3D experience of the beginnings of Venezia..great job!!!!
    17 days ago
    Yamini
    10-15 minute walking tour followed by approx 30 mins of gandola, the guide was nice and friendly. Must do in venice!
    20 days ago
    Tabeagow
    Our guide for the walking tour was very cool, but our gondelieri barely talked to us and the ride was rather short, also you'll have to share a gondola (there are 5 seats). Overall nice, but not worth the money
    22 days ago
    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 1 month ago
    Carolina
    La experiencia del tour fue excelente, pero lo que realmente marcó la diferencia fue la atención que recibimos de Aurora. Por un retraso en nuestro vuelo, llegamos tarde a la actividad que teníamos reservada y pensamos que ya no podríamos participar. Sin embargo, Aurora nos recibió con una enorme amabilidad y se tomó el tiempo de ayudarnos a conseguir un lugar en el siguiente grupo, aunque no era el que correspondía a nuestro horario original. Su actitud fue sumamente atenta, cálida y resolutiva. En un momento de bastante estrés para nosotros, su forma de tratarnos nos dio mucha tranquilidad y nos hizo sentir cuidados. Gracias a su gestión pudimos disfrutar del tour y no perdernos la experiencia. Es muy valioso encontrar personas como Aurora, que no solo hacen bien su trabajo, sino que lo hacen con vocación y cariño. ¡Un agradecimiento enorme para ella!
    about 1 month ago
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