Sightseeing Cruises

Venice Classic Gondola Ride

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

Gondola ride on Venice's Grand Canal approaching the Bridge of Sighs.

Gondola ride on Venice canal during Carnival with colorful masks and costumes.

Gondola gliding through Venice's Grand Canal with serenading gondolier.

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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Halle

5/5

Jan, 2025

The whole experience was definitely worth the hype! SO wonderful to take a break from the busy streets and glide down quiet canals in the middle of Venice. Getting tickets and to the gondola was super easy, and the company was great too (a stellar cost effective option for those traveling solo). AND, I can't leave a review without mentioning our STELLAR gondola driver Leonato... or Leonardo? He was amazing. He was super kind and knew SO much about his city. He was more than happy to share with us some fun facts he knew about Venice, and it made the ride just THAT much cooler. Not just fun facts, but super interesting history. Needless to say, Leonato made the experience for our lil crew. The only thing that would make this trip better were if it were longer😍 10/10 would go again

Stuart

5/5

Jan, 2025

The gondola driver was excellent in that he wasn't rushed, helped us in and out of the gondola and was generally very helpful. Very quiet and calm boat ride through some great canals and the Bridge of Sighs.

Pileidis

4/5

Dec, 2024

Easy to reserve tickets.The ride was nice, although the chairs are not comfortable, probably 4 persons in every Gondola would be better.

María

4/5

Dec, 2024

I liked the ride but I expected more! My ticket said gondola ride with commentary and it was a silent ride. I remember my other time when the gondola ride included music and commentary.

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Sandra

5/5

Dec, 2024

Gondolas in very good condition give you the ride through the quietest and most romantic side of the city, very good explanation beforehand.

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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.