30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride through the Grand Canal with an Expert Guide

Name: 30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride through the Grand Canal with an Expert Guide
Start: 2025-07-05T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-07-05T11:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Experience the charm of Venice from the water on a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal, accompanied by engaging live narration about the city’s famous sights and stories.

Meeting point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Duration: 40 minutes

Group size up to 5 persons

English

Mobile ticket

What is not included

Hotel pickup

Audio devices

Earphones

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Enjoy a 30-minute shared gondola ride along the most scenic stretch of the Grand Canal, enhanced by informative live commentary available during the tour. As you glide through the water, discover fascinating stories about Venice’s history, architecture, and traditions through engaging narration.

Pass by notable landmarks such as the Mozart House, the world-renowned La Fenice Theatre, and along the Rio “De le Ostreghe”—a canal that leads into one of the most picturesque sections of the Grand Canal. Admire the impressive Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the striking domes of the Salute Church, and the panoramic views from Punta della Dogana, with a final breathtaking glimpse of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Bell Tower.

At the end of your tour, you’ll receive a QR code to access a digital map showing detailed 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century—a perfect way to extend the experience beyond the water.

This
excursion
in a mini-group

Small group

There will be a maximum of 10 members in the group with you

More benefit

It will cost less than an individual one, but will pass in the same comfort

Guide near

In a small group, you will get more attention from the guide

Online Booking

Price
Adult (2-99)	€39.50 per person
Infant (Age 0-1)	€0 per person

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

What places you will see

• Ombra del Leone
• Chiesa di San Moise
• Teatro La Fenice
• Canal Grande
• Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
• Punta della Dogana
• Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
• Giardini Reali

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 1 hour in advance.

Refund info

This event has no refund options

Languages in what activity is performed

English

How long your tour will be

40 min

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Reviews by travellers

4.6 out of 5

1236 reviews

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Olivia

The gondola ride offered a classic Venice experience, but the advertised commentary was underwhelming. Aside from a quick guide provided before boarding, there wasn’t much information or insight during the ride itself. It felt more like a tourist novelty than an informative experience. That said, considering the cost compared to other gondola rides, it wasn’t too bad. Just don’t go in expecting detailed commentary or a deeper understanding of Venice’s history. It’s more about soaking in the atmosphere than learning about the city

3 months ago

Carol

This was more than a gondola ride. Prior to boat we viewed a virtual reality history of Venice, not too long tho. Very informative. Gondola ride was all thru the "streets" of Venice rather than boating around the grand canal. Highly recommend. A little hard to find meeting point. Seems most are written by locals who know the city but extremely difficult for 1st time tourist. I suggest meeting at nearest vaporetto (water taxi) spot since majority must use that to get to tour. We missed another tour because we couldn't find it in time.

3 months ago

Brian

Attentive and kind staff! The virtual Reality/3D tour was actually quite nice! The staff went above and beyond to help With a connection issue-- very kind. Gondola driver was superb.

3 months ago

Angela

This was a good experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable and we were organised well into groups. The only downside I thought was the commentary could’ve continued throughout the Canal cruise.

3 months ago

Kim

Great experience when in Venice. As you’re walking to gondola they give you a small overview of the city and the sites that you pass. Once on gondola there is some pointing out of things in the canals. It was fun!

3 months ago

Mayur

We had very good experience visiting Murano and Burano. Guide - Eva was great in explaining all the things very well. Definitely recommend this tour option.

3 months ago

Christopher

Meet up place was a little hard to find but doable. There was no waiting we had a time and they went by that(GREAT). The guide was great ,he was talkative, and had good sense of humor.. Never thought I would like But I would do it again.

3 months ago

Maria

People working for this tour were very helpful and nice. But as for the expectation, it's not what I expected. We wore devices for Spanish touring while on the boat and no one shared history while on the boat. Only reason am giving a 4 star was because the staff not the experience.

3 months ago

Karen

This is ok if you don't mind a quick 30 min trip on a gondola, with other people, but it's only 90 euro for a private trip when there Split into 3 parts, a walk and talk (5 mins) to gondola, 30 min gondola and 5 min VR experience (which was really good)

3 months ago

Bernadette

I'm 60 and I wish I knew there was a walking tour- I just wanted to do the gondola ride. Not many people were listening and basically a rapid walk to the gondolas. BUT the experience on gondola was perfect. And the ride was perfect. I wish we could have been o. The gran canal longer...but it was a set route. So yes goal accomplished!

3 months ago

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