Sightseeing Cruises

Venice Classic Gondola Ride

View of the Santa Maria della Salute Basilica from the gondola ride

View of the Gondola ride during Carnival

Enjoy the opulence of the floating city with a delightful gondola ride. Cruise down the majestic canals that are iconic to Venice!

Highlights

Set off on a 30-minute journey exploring Venice's waterways aboard a traditional gondola.
Solo travelers benefit from cost-effective options, and history enthusiasts will love the route under the Bridge of Sighs.
Travelling with a group? Choose the guaranteed seating options alongside your travel companions.
Upgrade for bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages, revealing facts behind the Venetian landmarks you'll pass.
Marvel at Santa Maria della Salute's domes, the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum's waterfront entrance, and more during your gondola ride.

Inclusions

20 or 30-min shared gondola ride in Venice
Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier
Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (if selected)
Seating guaranteed in the same gondola (if selected)
Live commentary in English and Italian (if selected)
Digital app audio commentary in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French & Hindi (if selected)

Exclusions

Headphones (ensure you bring your own)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Gabriela

4/5

Nov, 2024

It's fair, if you are put with 5 other people, so it's hard to take a picture because the gondola is moving, but other than that the experience is good!

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Giovanna

5/5

Nov, 2024

Precise and punctual organization. Our escort Riccardo was very nice and thorough. Good gondolier, he entertained us with lots of anecdotes! Highly recommended also for the excellent value for money!

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Sabine

4/5

Oct, 2024

Well organized, even if the meeting point was a little difficult to find. The trip was very atmospheric and the gondolier was very nice.

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Trouillas

4/5

Oct, 2024

Many thanks to our hostess for her explanations, comments, professionalism and kindness. We only put "good" in the rating because the gondolier became very noisy when we were in the small canals. He and his colleagues were shouting at each other. We couldn't enjoy the serenity of the walk. What was supposed to be a magical moment became a real pain. What a shame! Finally, many thanks for the magnificent experience of 360-degree immersion in 15th-century Venice. It was wonderful.

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Andres

4/5

Oct, 2024

The arrival to the place is well organized and the experience is good, you get to live the experience of riding in gondolas through Venice and take great pictures.

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Your experience

The city built on water, Venice, is one you'd want to experience on the water! The Grand Canal (Canale Grande) is the bustling main street of this water city and is crowded with water taxis, gondolas, and public ferries. This tour is perfect for those who are looking for a typical Venetian experience as well as an immersive history lesson on the floating city! With tours like these, we guarantee you a picture-perfect visit to Venice.

Enjoy the Grandeur of Venice on a Peaceful Gondola Ride

On this delightful Gondola ride, you will get the chance to marvel at the great views of Venice's top attractions from a unique vantage point. You will cruise past the Salute Church and Punta Della Dogana. You will also enjoy unique breathtaking views of the Doges Palace and of St. Mark's Bell Tower, perfect for a photo-op!

Immerse Yourself in Venice's Vibrant History

An optional audio guide will immerse you in the fascinating history of gondolas and gondoliers! Onboard you will listen to all about the palaces, churches, and attractions around yo. You will learn also tales known only by Venetians!

Know before you go

What to bring

Please wear comfortable shoes.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

Please note that this is a shared tour with other guests not belonging to the same party and is not a private gondola ride. Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people.
The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guest’s weight.
The ride will only be canceled in case of extreme weather conditions or a gondolier strike.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.
- If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.