Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Commentary in Venice, Italy

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Summary

Starts
Venice Tours Srl
Languages
German, Chinese Traditional, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Step into the enchanting world of Venice as you embark on a guided gondola ride along the iconic Grand Canal. This experience offers a unique perspective of the city, combining a scenic journey on the water with fascinating insights into the history and traditions of Venetian gondolas.

Your adventure begins near San Marco Square, where your expert guide shares captivating stories about gondolas and their legendary gondoliers. Stroll past historic palaces and learn about the secrets behind these elegant boats before you step aboard for your ride.

Glide through tranquil canals and marvel at landmarks such as Mozart’s House, the renowned La Fenice Theatre, and the impressive Peggy Guggenheim Collection. As you float past the domes of the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace.

The tour also includes a visit to a Venetian palace, where you can see a real gondola up close and discover how these masterpieces are crafted. Enhance your journey with a virtual reality experience that brings the Grand Canal’s rich past to life, immersing you in the splendor of bygone eras.

Choose between a shared or private gondola ride, with live commentary available in English, French, and Spanish, or app-based commentary in other languages. The tour lasts around 30 minutes, with an engaging introduction beforehand. Secure your spot now and experience Venice like never before.

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Included

Gondola Gallery: a unique vr experience of venice in the past (not included in the private option)
Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience (not included in the private option)
PRIVATE GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride WITHOUT commentary
SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 20 minutes introduction to the gondola experience
SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride with commentary
SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: Live commentary in English, French and Spanish
SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION:App commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian

Destinations

Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice

Map

Attractions

photo of Picturesque view of Gondolas on Canal Grande with Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background, Venice, Italy. Selective focus on Gondolier .Santa Maria della Salute
Grand Canal, Venezia-Murano-Burano, Venice, Venezia, Veneto, ItalyGrand Canal
Teatro La Fenice, Italy.Teatro La Fenice

Options

Spanish - Guided gondola ride
Shared Gondola Ride
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
French- Guided Gondola ride
Shared Gondola Ride
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Private Gondola Ride- No Guide
Private Gondola Ride: Private Gondola option does NOT include the commentary.
Starting point:
Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Discount Gondola (1 seat)
Random Seat English Option: The guide will ASSIGN you the seat.
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
English - Guided Gondola ride
Grand Canal Gondola Ride
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
English: St. Mark Gondola
Bridge of Sighs Gondola Ride
Starting point:
Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Gondola Ride & Casanova Palace
English: Sail on shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Then visit Ca’Rezzonico, a stunning 18th-century palace from Casanova time
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Good to know

Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
Public transportation options are available nearby
The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
The guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-devices
The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather
The live commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION
The live commentary will be only in English, French and Spanish. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.

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