Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride with Venice stories

Discover the Grand Canal’s legendary sights on a gondola ride tailored to your pace — with flexible times and narration options.

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A Venetian Classic on the Grand Canal
Board a traditional gondola near Campo San Moisè and set off on a 30-minute journey through the city’s most scenic canals. Admire historic palaces, gliding under elegant bridges, and take in legendary sights like the Mozart House, La Fenice Theatre, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the domes of the Salute Church.

Flexible Experience Options
This tour offers three 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 free mobile app to learn about the landmarks along your route.
  • No Guide: Enjoy the quiet atmosphere and let the scenery speak for itself.
  • 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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    The Discounted Gondola Seating (€39) is only available with the purchase of a single ticket.

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    What is included in activity

    Shared gondola ride (not guided)
    Multilingual assistance when boarding

    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.
  • Mini group
    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.

    What 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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    Stephanie
    A great little walk on the way to the gondola. The ride was fantastic and just so cool!
    5 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.
    7 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!!!!
    8 days ago
    Marcel
    Fantastic! To do at least once in a lifetime
    9 days ago
    Guillaume
    A 5-minute walk with some interesting explanations. About 30 minutes by gondola. The tour is pleasant and allows you to disconnect while enjoying Venice from its canals.
    11 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!
    13 days ago
    Jenna
    So nice and relaxing
    14 days ago
    Maria
    The tour guides were so nice and helpful!
    17 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.
    17 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!
    18 days ago
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