Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride with Venice stories

Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights.

Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola.

As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana.

Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark’s Basin with San Giorgio Island.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

• Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

• The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola)
• The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
• The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected)
• For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English
• You may have to wait when boarding the gondola

Not suitable for

• Wheelchair users