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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.

Duration

20 mins - 30 mins

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

    • 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.

    • 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)

    • Headphones (ensure you bring your own)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 58 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Mogli Daniele

    Mogli

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Beautiful experience, it makes you seeVenice from a totally different point of view. The girl who was our guide (bilingual tour) was very nice and friendly, not only introduced the gondola experience, but told some interesting facts about the city and the areas visited. Nice and really skillful gondolier, he also reserved some "tidbits" for us. All concluded with the virtual reality experience in a different historical context, which was a nice icing on the cake
    Hülya Sahin

    Hülya

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Absolutely recommendable, short introduction with VR glasses, then you are accompanied to the start, the gondolier explains something about the bridges and the city during the ride and you get a wonderful impression.
    Karin Rohde

    Karin

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Very good service, the gondolier helped us on and off as we had someone with walking difficulties.
    francesco bellanca

    Francesco

    Feb, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent organization , kindness and efficiency
    Claudia Hamann

    Claudia

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    3/5
    Tour guide very nice and helpful, time frame was different than expected, at the beginning we had doubts whether we were in the right group as we walked past two gondola boarding points without getting on. The ride was entertaining and nice, but it was very crowded, so we had to stand in line and wait a lot in the gondola. We were only given the audio guide when we asked for it. This was when we boarded the gondola, so the download was not quite complete and not all points could be heard. The virtual journey into the Venetian past with VR glasses was very positive, it wasn't booked separately but was very nice and was also offered afterwards. Overall, the gondola ride is to be recommended, it is somehow part of a visit to Venice.
  • 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!

  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • 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.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Please check your final voucher for redemption point details and specific instructions.

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