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Grand Canal by gondola with commentary

Free cancellation
Place: Venice
Duration: from 30 minutes to 1 hour
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Join a romantic gondola ride along the canals of Venice
  • Enjoy the cruise through the Grand Canal
  • Discover history by audioguide in 9 different languages
  • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
  • The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola

What to expect

Explore the city of Venice onboard an authentic gondola. Your gondolier will take through quiet waterways, romantic corners and small picturesque bridges. You will discover the main Venetian attractions and some marvels hidden among these smalls’ canals.

During your lovely journey, you will admire Desdemona’s House and Mozart’s House passing by the magnificent La Fenice Theatre, Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” and reaching the most famous watercourse of the world: the Grand Canal. Here you will cherish the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Salute Church and some of the stunning Venetian palaces that run along the canal like Ca’Dolfin, Ca’Loredan, Grimani Palace and many others. You will see also Punta de la Dogana and then you will return in the labyrinth of canals making your way back to the start point in front of Campo San Moisè. An unforgettable experience to discover this wonderful city!

Enjoy the first and only tour on a gondola with commentary, in 9 different languages! A personal app will accompany you during this unforgettable experience, telling histories and tales of the palaces and attractions of the itinerary! Download it, put the earphones and enjoy this charming gondola ride!

Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model.

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Important to know

  • You may opt for a daytime ride or a 7pm evening ride
  • The ride is not private. Each gondola can accommodate maximum 5 people
  • The seat aboard will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guests' weight
  • The gondola is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
  • The itinerary could be changed or be postponed in case of wind or bad weather, if you can't join the ride for these reasons, you will receive a full refund
  • The live commentary is in English, French, Spanish and Italian
  • The commentary by mobile app (to download on mobile device) is in German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese and Hindi
  • This app won’t use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only. You will receive the app and the QR code at the moment of reservation. Follow the instructions to download the app and log in to download at the meeting point with the staff
  • Please note that starting between April 25th and July 14, 2024 on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. Please check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
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What’s included

Skip the line shared gondola ride for 30 minutes

Multilingual assistance for embarking

Mobile app with audio commentary in 9 different languages to download on your mobile

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, Venezia, VE, Italia

Meeting point:

Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257. The Assistance Point is the big gray newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT". The staff will wait for you right there with the signboard “Gondola Tour”. Please, arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464