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Venice Gondola Serenade with Carnival Mask

Gondola on Venice canal with serenading musicians and historic buildings.
Gondola gliding through Venice canal with serenading musicians.
Gondola gliding through Venice canal with serenading musicians.
Gondola gliding through Venice canal with serenading musicians.

Enjoy cruising down the Grand Canal while a musician serenades you with traditional Italian songs. You will be transported to the medieval era when the rich and famous traversed the canals with a serenade of their own. Admire the shiny lights of the city and the stunning architecture from the water in the quintessential Venetian Gondola Ride!

Highlights

  • Explore the canals of the ‘Floating City’ in a gondola ride.

  • Enhance the experience with a wonderful musical serenade of traditional Italian songs.

  • Wear the Carnival Mask provided on board of the Gondola and post memorable pictures.

Inclusions

  • Shared gondola ride for approximately 30 minutes

  • Live music with serenade

  • 20-min introduction to Gondola tradition

  • Special carnival mask gift to wear onboard

  • Memorable pictures

Exclusions

  • Food, drinks and any refreshments in the duration of the tour

  • Tips and any other gratuities on the tour

  • Commentary on the gondola tour

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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The elegant flat-bottomed rowboat, the Gondola is the distinctive icon of Venice. Every photograph, story, and memory of Venice is bound to have a gondola in it! For centuries, the gondolas were the only means of transport across the numerous canals of the city, becoming a spot for rendezvous both romantic and otherwise.

Today, there are about 400 gondolas that ferry tourists across the city. Their striking black and white striped uniform and aesthetic gondolas form a pretty picture against the charming background of Venice. You will have an authentic Venetian experience on this gondola ride through the canals of Venice and the mellifluous serenade by the musicians and singer on board will just make it an everlasting memory for you!

Venice, the City of Canals, is one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations. The canals are the lifeline of the city, they helped turn the city into an economic and cultural powerhouse, elevating the city to the status of ‘La Dominante’! You will go on a Gondola ride through the Grand Canal of Venice where life hasn’t changed much for centuries. The stunning buildings with their facades facing the canals have each a story to tell about Venice. Experience the magic of Venice with a peculiar small-group gondola ride along the Grand Canal and romantic canals, serenaded by a singer and musician and wearing your own Carnival Mask.

Discover the rich history and tradition of Venetian gondolas with a knowledgeable guide, who'll share fascinating insights into the unique design and craftsmanship of these iconic boats. The guide will introduce you to the gondola tradition before boarding. As a special gift, get a traditional carnival mask to wear during the ride and take home with you. Wear your mask, sit back, and relax while enjoying the beautiful sights of Venice, accompanied by live music. Don't forget to snap some unforgettable photos with your mask on board the gondola and share them with your friends on your social media! Admire La Fenice Theater, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Museum, and La Salute Church from a privileged point of view on board the gondola. Glide under small bridges and take in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Grand Canal, the perfect location for live music played by professional musicians and singers.

Gondola Serenade

Timings

From Apr 1 to Oct 3

  • Daily: 6:15pm onwards

The shared serenade is also not available in the case of exceptionally bad weather.

Additional Information

  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure.

  • Each gondola can accommodate up to a maximum of 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.

  • The shared gondola serenade includes a couple of musicians (a singer + a musician) who will be aboard one of the gondolas to perform throughout the trip. Each gondola does not have musicians, and in order for the guests to listen to the serenade, the musicians will be aboard a gondola in the center of the row.

  • Please note that the tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.

  • We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes for this tour.

  • The ticket for children under the age of 2 is free if the child does not occupy its own seat.

You will receive an email with your voucher shortly upon completion of your booking and payment. There is no need to print. Please download the voucher onto your mobile phone and display it at the meeting point to begin your tour.

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