Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™
4.0 · 4858 Reviews
Overview
Experience the magic of Venice on a Gondola Ride through its enchanting canals. With just 5 guests and the gondolier on board, enjoy a more intimate and exclusive way to discover the city from the water. As you glide beneath centuries-old bridges, along the Grand Canal, and past breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Basin and San Giorgio Island, your guide brings Venice to life with stories and insights about its palaces, landmarks, and rich history. The guided experience continues at the Gondola Gallery, where your guide reveals the history, craftsmanship, and traditions of Venice’s iconic gondola, shows you the only original gondola displayed in section, and leads you through a unique 3D journey across Venice through the centuries.
What's Included
Gondola Gallery: guided visit through the history, traditions, and craftsmanship of the gondola
Private Gondola Ride Option: 30-minute gondola ride with app commentary only
During the gondola ride, commentary is broadcast via radio, as guests admire Venice’s palaces.
Journey in the past by Gondola 3D Experience (not included in the private option)
30-minute Gondola Ride (approx.)
Skip the line service
App commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian
20-minute introduction to the gondola experience
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
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 itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather
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.
Private Gondola Ride - In-App Commentary Only
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
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
The gondolier serves as the driver of the gondola, providing rowing and navigation services throughout the ride.
Reviews
4.0
based on 4858 reviews