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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

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Summary

Starts
Venice
Duration
45 Min.
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Experience the magic of Venice with a classic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, Italy’s most iconic waterway. Begin your adventure by meeting your host, who will share intriguing facts about the history of gondolas and their importance to Venetian culture.

Before boarding, enjoy a short introduction that reveals the secrets of gondola craftsmanship and the traditions of the gondoliers. Then, step into your elegant vessel and set off to explore the city’s enchanting canals, with in-app commentary guiding you through the highlights.

Glide past breathtaking landmarks such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, Gritti Palace, Salute Church, and Punta della Dogana. You’ll also discover hidden gems like the romantic La Fenice Theatre and the historic Mozart House, all while soaking in the city’s timeless atmosphere.

Your journey concludes with a stunning view of Saint Mark’s Basin and San Giorgio Island. The experience includes a virtual reality journey inside a Venetian palace, where you can see a real gondola up close and learn about its construction and role in daily life.

This tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, combining a guided introduction and a 30-minute gondola ride. Audio commentary is available in several languages, and Wi-Fi is provided at the meeting point to download the app. Book now to secure your spot and make your Venice visit unforgettable!

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Included

Gondola ride, 30-minute experience
15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience (not included in Gondola private option)
Enjoy in-app commentary during your gondola ride
Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR
Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
Wi-Fi at the meeting point to download the app

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 - French
Drift along the Grand Canal on a traditional gondola, surrounded by centuries-old palaces that whisper stories of love and history, and admire Venice from its most timeless and romantic perspective — the water.
Grand Canal Gondola - Spanish
Drift along the Grand Canal on a traditional gondola, surrounded by centuries-old palaces that whisper stories of love and history, and admire Venice from its most timeless and romantic perspective — the water.
Random Seating Gondola: Shared 30 Min Ride
This option includes randomly assigned seating by the gondolier. You may not be seated in the same gondola as the rest of your group.
Random Seating Gondola: Shared 30 Min Ride
This option includes randomly assigned seating by the gondolier. You may not be seated in the same gondola as the rest of your group.
Random Seating Gondola: Shared 30 Min Ride
This option includes randomly assigned seating by the gondolier. You may not be seated in the same gondola as the rest of your group.
St. Mark's Basin Shared 30-Minute Gondola Ride
The gondola is shared with other people (max 5 people per gondola)
Romantic Canals Shared 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Please consider that the introduction to the gondola experience is provided in English only. The gondola is shared with other people (max 5 people per gondola)
Romantic Canals Gondola & Dreamy Palace of Casanova's Era
Sail through history on a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal and narrow romantic canals. 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 - English
Drift along the Grand Canal on a traditional gondola, surrounded by centuries-old palaces that whisper stories of love and history, and admire Venice from its most timeless and romantic perspective — the water.

Good to know

The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola) The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected) For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English You may have to wait when boarding the gondola

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