30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide

Name: 30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide
Start: 2025-07-03T16:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-07-03T16:30:00.000+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 (€37) 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 and intimate gondola ride with up to 5 other people and a master gondolier. 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.

Know before you go:

• If the option is chosen, to use the commentary on the mobile app a person must have a smartphone or a tablet (headphones recommended).
• Children under 2 years old ride for FREE if they do not occupy an additional seat.
• The guide will only be in one gondola, the participants in the other gondolas will listen to him/her with the audio devices.
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
• The gondola ride is NOT private, rather shared with other people.
• Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier to ensure correct weight distribution.
• The itinerary could change in case of wind or bad weather.
• You may have to wait when boarding the gondola.
• Pets are not allowed on board the gondola.
• Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point).
• Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

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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

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Important Info

• The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
• The price is per person.
• The price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy its own seat in the gondola
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or persons with reduced mobility
• Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
• Live commentary is available in English
• Gondola Ride Commentary in English
• 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.
• Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
• Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
• 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, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded).
• Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

30 - 45 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

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

What places you will see

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

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

2132 reviews

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Riku

If you want a quick gondola ride and nothing else, this is the right one. Takes a little turn into the canals (not under the Rialto Bridge). 30 minutes and then it's done but that's what I wanted.

3 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.

4 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

5 days ago

Evi

Emma was our guide, she was amazing! 100% worthy experience!

8 days ago

Charlotte

The gondolier was an incredible man, a real pleasure to have been able to enjoy Venice with him.

8 days ago

Tom

Great activity

9 days ago

Lana

Punctual service, there were four of us and we all got on the same gondola. The gondolier didn't say anything, but in fact it wasn't expected, since it wasn't a private tour with explanation. Overall pleasant.

12 days ago

Helen

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

14 days ago

Susan

I booked this gondola excursion for our party of six with no issues. When we checked in I was informed that each gondola holds only five people and our party would have to split up. I wish this was included in the reservation process. The excursion itself was a bit disorganized. Our reservation was for 5:45. We checked in just before 5:30 and didn’t get started until about 6:10. The gondola ride was nice…about 20 minutes.

14 days ago

Fabiana

Not just a góndola ride but a mini tour as well. Great experience. You are in the góndola for a good 25-30 minutes.

15 days ago

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

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