30-50-Minute Gondola Tour under the Bridge of Sighs with Audio Guide

Don't miss the incredible experience of a Gondola ride in the Venetian lagoon and along one of iconic canals of Venice. See many of the city's most famous sights from the unique vantage point of the water.

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Don't miss the truly incredible experience of a gondola ride on the Venetian lagoon and along one of Venice's iconic canals. This is your chance to see many of the city's most famous sights from the unique and magical vantage point of the water, offering a perspective that simply cannot be matched by exploring on foot.

Begin your adventure by boarding your gondola near the famous St Mark's Square, a place steeped in history and charm. From there, you'll embark on a delightful 30-minute journey as you glide gracefully around the tranquil lagoon and through the enchanting canals of Venice. As part of this unforgettable journey, you'll have the opportunity to make a special visit to one of Venice's most famous landmarks — the stunning and historic Bridge of Sighs, an icon that embodies the spirit of this extraordinary city.

Throughout your gondola ride, you can enhance your experience by listening to app-based commentary that provides fascinating explanations of the surrounding buildings and wonders unfolding around you. This thoughtful addition ensures that your journey is not only visually captivating, but also deeply informative, allowing you to connect with Venice's rich history and culture in a meaningful way.

Choose your option:
• Random Gondola Seating: Members of your party will be seated in different gondolas
• Same Gondola Seating: All members of your party will be in the same gondola (up to 5 people per gondola)
• The trip may change its route in case of bad weather or high tide (it may not go under the Bridge of Sighs).

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What is included in activity

30-minute gondola ride
20-minute audioguide

What is not included

Transportation to the meeting point

Important Info

• 20-minute audioguide before the gondola ride
• 30-minute gondola ride with audioguide
• The ride can change its route in case of bad weather or High Tide (it may not go under the bridge of Sighs)
30 min
Group size up to 50 persons
Mobile ticket
English

Meeting point

Places you will see

• From the Gondolier's Pier gondola station boarding in groups of six. You will ride along the Grand Canal and admire the famous Basilica della Salute
• Leaving the Grand Canal you will continue along the smaller highly picturesque canals in the St. Mark’s district to the Gran Teatro la Fenice
• Return to the Gondolier's Pier

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Elodie
It was a very pleasant tour. Friendly live guide.
23 days ago
Tamara
We enjoyed a wonderful gondola ride. The ride was peaceful and allowed us to see beautiful spots from a unique perspective. The atmosphere was magical, especially when passing through the narrower canals and under the historic bridges. The gondola was very well maintained, and the entire service was impeccable. Without a doubt, a must-do experience for anyone visiting Venice. We would do it again without a second thought, and we recommend it 100%.
about 2 months ago
Beatriz
A magical and must-do experience in Venice! A gondola ride is something that no one should miss when visiting Venice. It's an absolutely beautiful experience that lets you see the city from a unique and romantic perspective, cruising through those canals full of history. The incredible skill of the gondoliers deserves a special mention. It's a real show to see how they handle the boat with such elegance, precision, and calm, dodging very narrow corners and calculating every millimeter without the slightest apparent effort. They're true sailing artists. 100% recommended!
about 2 months ago
Jose
An excellent and must do activity when in Venice. The ride through the canals was beautiful.
3 months ago
Colin
No audio guide but gondolier talked to us about buildings. the serenity was calming.
4 months ago
Fionte
There was an audio guide, but it was well organized.
4 months ago
Jade
We had an exceptional guide with his good humor and passion. The gondola ride was very nice. A little pricey, but impossible not to do it!
4 months ago
Juan C.
Excellent tour. However, I found the gondola driver to be quite rude and impatient. It's a shame that there are people who hate their jobs and work in tourist areas. Everything else was fine.
4 months ago
Zoi
The experience was great, but I wish we'd had a better tour guide for the places we visited.
4 months ago
Lionel
It was great! Finally, a gondola ride without virtual reality or commentary during the ride: perfect for enjoying the magnificent views of Venice with your significant other, without being disturbed. The route was really cool; it's a quick 20-25 min ride, but it's enough to admire the city.
4 months ago
Route details changed.
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