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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.

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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

    30-minute gondola ride
    App commentary

    What is not included

    The gondola ride is not a guided tour
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    Food and drink
    Optional gratuities

    Important Info

    • The gondola is shared with other guests (maximum 5 people per gondola)
    • The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
    • Not suitable for wheelchair users
    • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
    30 - 50 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

    MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

    Places you will see

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

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    Reviews by travellers

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    Marcel
    Fantastic! To do at least once in a lifetime
    1 day 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.
    9 days ago
    Gaelle
    1/2 heure de gondole sur l’heure annoncée Partage de la gondole avec un autre couple Sinon bien
    9 days ago
    Janis
    I was hoping to have commentary whilst IN the gondola but our guide Ellen was most excellent while walking around the city. Knowledgeable and professional and fun.
    10 days ago
    Jenna
    So nice and relaxing
    12 days ago
    Stephanie
    A great little walk on the way to the gondola. The ride was fantastic and just so cool!
    14 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!
    18 days ago
    Juan C.
    Everything was fine. The guide was super friendly and the experience was wonderful.
    19 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!!!!
    24 days ago
    Lucia
    It was well. The gondola man was not really social with us and the gondola ride ended up being only a 20 min one.
    28 days ago
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