30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide

Name: 30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide
Start: 2025-09-15T10:10:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-09-15T10:10:00.000+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 (€38.95) 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 gondola ride. 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.

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

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Hotel pick-up and drop off

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

The meeting point is the Alilaguna ticket office, in front of the Royal Gardens gate. The ticket office is a small wooden structure, at the far end of row of souvenir stalls, and directly opposite the San Marco Giardinetti water public transportation station.

Places you will see

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

Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

2132 reviews

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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.

7 days ago

Charlotte

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

12 days ago

Jessie

This was such an awesome experience

15 days ago

It was a great experience. Venice is a place you should visit at least once in your life, and I recommend taking a gondola ride to enjoy the city. However, although the meeting place was easy to find, I was a little worried until the guide arrived because I didn't know where to go afterwards (thank goodness I waited at the ticket booth). It was a great experience, including that!

15 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.

15 days ago

Tamara C.

There was a great buzz around the meeting area. We shared our ride which was perfectly fine. It was lovely to float around the sidestreets as opposed to the grand canal which was very crowded making the waters choppy. We loved this!

17 days ago

Katharina

Was a nice tour, but only a short distance across the Grand Canal, then turned into smaller alleys

17 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

18 days ago

Cheryl

Good value our guide Elana was in informative Easy to find on google maps, look for Venice tours girls. :)

18 days ago

Erin W.

I do not have anything bad to say. The glass maker experience was cool. I went on a beautiful day, nice weather, not to crowded, Mid may time frame was a great choice.

18 days ago

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

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