50-minute Charming Gondola Experience on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery

Name: 50-minute Charming Gondola Experience on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery
Start: 2025-04-17T16:40:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-04-17T16:40:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Admire iconic landmarks like churches, bridges, and palaces as you drift through tranquil waterways. Enhance your experience with audio guide available in nine languages, immersing yourself in the city's rich history. Take your journey to the next level with a virtual reality experience, where you’ll explore the Grand Canal at sunset across centuries and uncover the secrets of Venice’s iconic gondolas through a detailed sectioned model.

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

On map

Mini group

Duration: 54 minutes

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

What is included in activity

Shared 30 minute gondola ride

a 15-minute introduction to the gondola experience

Multilingual staff at the embarkation point

In-app commentary

VR Experience - Journey in the past - not included in the serenade option

History Gallery - the secrets of a sectioned gondola -not included in the serenade option

What is not included

Hotel pick up

Earphones

Audio-devices

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Details

Begin your Venetian adventure with a short introductory walking tour, where your guide will share the fascinating history of gondolas and gondoliers. Then, embark on a captivating gondola ride, learning about the palaces, churches, and attractions along the way, including tales known only to Venetians.

As you glide through the canals, admire iconic landmarks like Mozart’s House and the La Fenice Theatre. Pass by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and enjoy breathtaking views of the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana. Catch a stunning glimpse of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Belltower before reaching the end of your tour.

To enhance your experience, receive a digital map with historical images of Venice, allowing you to compare past and present. Imagine the Rialto Bridge as a drawbridge and the Doge's Palace as a medieval castle. Finally, visit the Gondola Gallery for a unique virtual reality ride over the Grand Canal at sunset, and explore the craftsmanship behind these iconic boats with an up-close look at a sectioned model. This unforgettable journey combines history, culture, and innovation for a truly immersive Venetian experience.

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

Important Info

• The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
• The ticket price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy its own seat in the gondola.
• Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people 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.
• 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 or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded).

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

• Canal Grande (Pass By)
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Pass By)
• Palazzo Gritti Badoer (Pass By)
• Teatro La Fenice (Pass By)
• Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (Pass By)
• Venice history gallery Bookshop

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

54 min

Photos

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

1224 reviews

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Asia

We had some trouble getting to the location because we didn't know we had to take a taxi from outside of Venice which made us late. Ultimately, it was our fault for not doing more research, but we would have appreciated a bigger heads up in the directions for those who were not already in that area of Venice. Otherwise, it was a great time and we enjoyed ourselves!!

16 days ago

Michelle

This was an amazing experience with a group of friends.Its a must when your visiting venice and great photo opportunities when on the gondola boat.

22 days ago

David

We signed up for a gondola tour. Did not realize there would be another brief tour as we walked to the gondola docks. That was ok, but our primarty reason was to take a gondola ride. We enjoyed the gondola ride, however there was no interaction with the gondolier. Personally was not looking to be entertained by him or have an extensive conversation, but not even a welcome, hello or thank you.

22 days ago

Nicola

This worked well for me as a solo traveller as the usual prices meant it wouldn't have been an option for me on my own. Bit of a guided tour on the way to the Gondola ride which was quite serene once we were on our way. A bit of waiting around so you need to allow a couple of hours taking everything into consideration. The gallery at the end was well worth staying for, you really felt that you were there and had gone back in time with the 3D experience.

22 days ago

Vickie

The Gondola ride was a unique way to see the city. They were very kind and accommodating. We will definitely do this again on our next trip to Venice.

22 days ago

PalVidar

Lovely ride, we had a good time. Marta Boccato was great guide. We were also lucky with the weather.

23 days ago

Ray

Great experience. The gondolier was very knowledgeable and friendly Wish I had more time for a longer excursion.

24 days ago

Suret

Experiencing Venice from a different perspective, from the canals, was a must do! Emma our guide gave us some extra info about Venice and the history of Gondolas, which was really interesting. Ending with a VR tour taking you back to the 15th century was quite entertaining.

25 days ago

Craig

Great short walking tour, followed up with a scenic gondola ride and then a tour into yesteryear with virtual reality goggles.

28 days ago

AKSHATA

It was amazing, magical. Beatrice Da Ros was our guide, she was very sweet & explained everything and walked us through the streets of Venice. I highly recommend it to everyone.

29 days ago

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