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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
Printed voucher

Description

Step aboard a traditional gondola and explore the enchanting canals of Venice firsthand! This exciting gondola ride offers live commentary, providing deep insights into the city's history, architecture, and local stories. Perfect for couples or anyone seeking to delve into Venice's charm, this tour takes you through both narrow waterways and the iconic Grand Canal.

Marvel at historic sites such as Mozart's House and the renowned La Fenice Theatre as you glide through the "De le Ostreghe" Canal. The journey continues along the Grand Canal, where you'll pass by landmarks like the Salute Church and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Revel in the beauty of Venetian palaces like Ca' Dolfin and Grimani Palace lining the canal.

As the gondola journey progresses, you'll witness the stunning views at Punta de la Dogana and Saint Mark’s Basin, culminating at Campo San Moisè. Enhance your experience with a unique virtual reality perspective, adding an extra layer of discovery to your Venetian adventure.

Book now to enjoy an authentic Venetian gondola experience, complete with live commentary! This tour promises a memorable adventure and a deeper understanding of Venice's timeless allure!

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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)

Destinations

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

Map

Attractions

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Teatro La Fenice, Italy.Teatro La Fenice
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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 & Hidden Palace from 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.

Good to know

• The tour is composed of a 20-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience followed by a 30-minute gondola ride • If you have booked the option with random seating, 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 mobile app provides commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Hindi • Each gondola can hold a maximum 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 (a singer and a musician) 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)

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