Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour

Glide past historic facades and grand palaces on a private journey through the Grand Canal.

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Board an authentic gondola and take a romantic journey along the Grand Canal in Venice. See the historic sights along the shoreline as you glide down the canal.
Set off from the departure point and admire marvelous palaces, such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Explore the secret waterways of Venice and soak up the city's atmosphere with your friends or your beloved.

Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat through original tools, a detailed cross-section, and the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history and tradition come to life around you

Travel by gondola close to St. Mark's Square, Fenice Opera House, Punta della Dogana, and many other charming palaces. Pass under a small bridge as you discover the hidden spots reachable only by gondola.

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What is included in activity

Gondola ride
Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Guide

Important Info

• The price is per gondola, not per person. 5 people can ride in 1 gondola
• Please note, this tour does not operate during lousy weather, exceptionally high tides, or strong wind. In these instances, your ride can be postponed to the next day or refunded)
• Not suitable for wheelchair users
Departure: Campo San Moisè, 30124 Venice, Venezia Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
30 min
Private tour, group size up to 5 persons
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Itinerary

Meeting point

The gondola landing stage is located next to the Bauer Palazzo Hotel in Campo St. Moisé, near the entrance of St. Mark’s Square.

Places you will see

• St. Mark's Square
• Fenice Opera House
• Punta della Dogana
• Peggy Guggenheim
• Ponte dell'Accademia

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Lorraine B.
Excellent Simone was great highly recommend. Great location to board gondola.
about 15 hours ago
Phillip D.
Very nice experience, friendly guide and a neat and clean gondola!
3 days ago
Annie A.
was fun The gondolier was very nice.
9 days ago
Dawn H.
Wonderful experience, super easy to find the meeting point and very helpful gondolier! Highly recommend!
12 days ago
Danny S.
The gondolier was extremely friendly. He spoke a little French.
12 days ago
Russell F.
Everything went well, quick 30min ride but the gondolas are sublime, I recommend! We arrived a little early and were picked up directly, thank you
12 days ago
Ronald J.
We passed by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection — amazing to see from the water!
13 days ago
Debra W.
It was fun! He gave good explanations and the gondolier was very good at sailing. A fun way to see Venice from a different angle.
18 days ago
Arlene M.
We arrived too late, but were immediately allowed to take a seat in the gondola. The armadillo was very nice and they took another nice picture of us.
24 days ago
Mark J.
We had a very enjoyable gondola ride (one and only as newlyWeds) with our guide. Luckily the weather was perfect and the guide told us interesting facts about the different historically significant buildings along the canal as we passed them. The trip felt like the perfect amount of time for a short afternoon activity after we toured the Basilica and Palace all morning.
26 days ago
Route details changed.
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