Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

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Starts
Venice
Duration
40 Min.
Languages
English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian
Admission
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Description

Experience the timeless charm of Venice, Italy, on a captivating gondola ride along the iconic Grand Canal. Glide through narrow waterways and the bustling Grand Canal as your knowledgeable guide provides engaging live commentary, sharing fascinating insights into the city’s palaces, churches, and centuries-old traditions.

Your gondola journey begins at the picturesque Campo San Moisè, where you’ll step aboard a classic Venetian gondola. As you cruise past Mozart’s House and the renowned La Fenice Theatre, you’ll hear stories of Venice’s history and the unique role gondoliers have played in shaping the city’s character.

Admire the Salute Church and the impressive Peggy Guggenheim Collection as you continue along the Grand Canal. Marvel at the elegant facades of Ca' Dolfin, Ca' Loredan, and Grimani Palace, as well as the striking Punta de la Dogana and the expansive Saint Mark’s Basin, all from the comfort of your gondola.

After your ride, step inside a majestic Venetian palace to get an up-close look at a real gondola, examine a handcrafted oar, and learn how these graceful boats became an essential part of everyday Venetian life. Enter a recreated felze, the traditional gondola cabin, and immerse yourself in a virtual experience that brings the Grand Canal’s vibrant history to life.

This unforgettable tour includes a guided gondola ride, live expert commentary, and exclusive access to a Venetian palace exhibit. Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Secure your spot now to experience Venice’s enchanting canals like a true local before availability runs out!

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Included

Gondola ride
Introductory walking tour
Live commentary
Gondola Gallery: see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries
Rialto Walking Tour (if option is selected)
Ca' Rezzonico Palace Ticket (if option is selected)

Destinations

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

Map

Attractions

Grand Canal, Venezia-Murano-Burano, Venice, Venezia, Veneto, ItalyGrand Canal
Teatro La Fenice, Italy.Teatro La Fenice
photo of the Grand Canal and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Clear blue skies and wonderful water in the canal. Perfect water trip for a tourist venice italy.Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Options

Grand Canal Gondola & Rialto Bridge Walking Tour in French
Choose this option to discover two icons of Venice: the Grand Canal by gondola and the Rialto Bridge. This tour may be led by a bilingual guide.
Discounted Random Seating: Shared Ride - English
Choose this option to enjoy a gondola ride with discounted random seating. This means your tour guide will assign you a seat on a gondola and if you book as a group with random seating, you will not be seated on the same gondola.
Grand Canal Gondola & Rialto Bridge Walking Tour in Spanish
Choose this option to discover two icons of Venice: the Grand Canal by gondola and the Rialto Bridge. This tour may be led by a bilingual guide.
Grand Canal Gondola & Rialto Bridge Walking Tour in German
Choose this option to discover two icons of Venice: the Grand Canal by gondola and the Rialto Bridge. This tour may be led by a bilingual guide.
Grand Canal Gondola & Rialto Bridge Walking Tour in Italian
Choose this option to discover two icons of Venice: the Grand Canal by gondola and the Rialto Bridge. This tour may be led by a bilingual guide.
Grand Canal Gondola & Rialto Bridge Walking Tour in English
Choose this option to discover two icons of Venice: the Grand Canal by gondola and the Rialto Bridge. This tour may be led by a bilingual guide.
Discounted Random Seating: Shared Ride - Spanish
Choose this option to enjoy a gondola ride with discounted random seating. This means your guide will assign you a seat on a gondola and if you book as a group with random seating, you will not be seated on the same gondola.
Discounted Random Seating: Shared Ride - French
Choose this option to enjoy a gondola ride with discounted random seating. This means your guide will assign you a seat on a gondola and if you book as a group with random seating, you will not be seated on the same gondola.
Grand Canal Shared Gondola with Live Commentary in French
Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people.
Grand Canal Shared Gondola - Live Commentary in English
Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people.
Grand Canal Shared Gondola - Live Commentary in Spanish
Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people.
Shared 30-Minute Gondola Ride with Romantic Serenade
Choose this option to enjoy a gondola ride with entertainment by a singer and a musician.
Grand Canal Gondola Ride & Romantic Palace of Casanova's Era
Sail through history on a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal with live commentary. Then visit Ca’ Rezzonico, a stunning 18th-century palace from Casanova’s time — one of the most scenic and theatrical landmarks overlooking the Grand Canal.
Grand Canal Gondola Ride & Romantic Palace of Casanova's Era
Sail through history on a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal with live commentary. Then visit Ca’ Rezzonico, a stunning 18th-century palace from Casanova’s time — one of the most scenic and theatrical landmarks overlooking the Grand Canal.
Grand Canal Gondola Ride & Romantic Palace of Casanova's Era
Sail through history on a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal with live commentary. Then visit Ca’ Rezzonico, a stunning 18th-century palace from Casanova’s time — one of the most scenic and theatrical landmarks overlooking the Grand Canal.
Discounted Random Seating: Shared Ride - Italian
Choose this option to enjoy a gondola ride with discounted random seating. This means your guide will assign you a seat on a gondola and if you book as a group with random seating, you will not be seated on the same gondola.
Grand Canal Shared Gondola - Live Commentary in Italian
Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people.

Good to know

• The tour is composed of a 20-min introductory walking tour to the gondola experience followed by a 30-min ride • If you booked the random seating option, you will not be sitting in the same gondola • The guide will be on only one gondola. The participants on the other gondolas will listen to them with an audio device • The live commentary is in English, French, Spanish. The app provides commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Hindi • Each gondola can hold a max of 5 people • The gondolier will determine your seat according to your weight • The tour will only be canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions • The itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather • Commentary for shared tours may be bilingual • For the serenade option, the performers will board a gondola in the center of the row so all participants can hear the music, musicians won't be present on every gondola • The visit to Ca' Rezzonico is self-guided and will take approximately 1 hour

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