Timeless Waters: 30-Min Shared Gondola Ride with Optional Routes

Enjoy your gondola ride through quiet canals — with the choice of a timeless route paired with an intro walk, or a unique route with the passage under the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
30 - 50 minutes
Group size up to 10 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Details

Experience Venice from its most iconic perspective — aboard a traditional gondola. Drift through quiet canals and glide past historic facades on a shared ride that captures the essence of the city’s charm. Begin your experience with a brief introduction on foot (optional), led by a knowledgeable local guide who will set the scene with fascinating insights into Venetian culture and history.
Whether you prefer to jump straight into the gondola or enjoy a short guided walk beforehand, both options lead you to a relaxing journey along Venice’s waterways — and, for some rides, a memorable passage under the Bridge of Sighs.

Choose Your Experience:

• With Introductory Walking Tour:
Begin your experience with a 20-minute guided walk through the city’s historic heart before boarding your gondola for a classic canal journey. This traditional option is perfect for first-time visitors who want to immerse themselves in local culture and history before setting off.

With Bridge of Sighs Route:

Skip the walk and enjoy a scenic ride that includes gliding beneath the iconic Bridge of Sighs — a less common route that offers a perfect photo opportunity and a glimpse into the city’s layered past.

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
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Return to the excursion
With the Random Seat option, you may be seated apart from your group.

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What is included in activity

20-minute guided introductory walk (bilingual: English and Spanish)
25/30 minute shared gondola ride
Boarding assistance
Standard or economic seat (according to your choice)

What is not included

Commentary on the gondola

Important Info

• This is a shared gondola (up to 5 people for each one) so the gondola might be shared with other people
• If you choose the economic seat, you will be assigned a random seat and a spot next to your partner or family may not be guaranteed. You can also be seated in a different gondola.
• Comfortable shoes and clothes are advised
• No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers
• The Gondola Ride will be provided rain or shine, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time)
• Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.

Activity book period

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Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Campo San Zaccaria, check-in at the shop located opposite the church.

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Reviews by travellers

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Angela T.
Brilliant value for money lovely chatty informative Gondolier who even gave us a song. Sailed around the tranquil side canals and the Grand Canal for half hour. Would highly recommend. 👍👏🏻
about 14 hours ago
Mabel F.
Not sure what the lagoon city was about but think they just meant around the little canals. Well worth the money and saved us a lot of money than turning up on the day to book one with the gondola service :)
3 days ago
Cindy M.
Beautiful, calming Gondola ride through so many canals. Lots of stunning Bridges and building.
4 days ago
Julia C.
Very organised, proffesionals! We enjoyed all 3 acrtivities. I recommend
7 days ago
Donna F.
This was definitely an activity for tourists, but we couldn’t leave Venice without a gondola ride.
14 days ago
Elizabeth R.
The guide could have made clear who he was when he arrived at the meeting point. After that it was well organised and we really enjoyed the trip which lasted at least 30mins.
16 days ago
Dorothy W.
You think of Venice, you think of gondolas. The saving we made compared to if we had just turned up on the day was fantastic - my girlfriend has been to Venice seven times now but has never been able to afford a ride. Although half an hour seems like it might not be enough, you really get a feel for this unique city and end the ride with a short trip up the Grand Canal, so it is ample time and great value.
17 days ago
Linda T.
Although the ride was postponed so many times due to the weather conditions but everything was good & satisfactory.
20 days ago
Nicole F.
Ride was really great but the boatman did no speaking at all. A commentary of what we were passing in spoken language or paper would solve this.
20 days ago
Georgia R.
Easy process to book and got long enough time to explore the canals as well - all we wanted !
22 days ago
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