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Peaceful Shared Gondola Ride Along Grand Canal

1 hour

Very easy

The gondola tour is a unique experience that allows you to live the real soul of Venice! Board on gondola and prepare to sail through centuries of history and romance, a privileged glimpse into the enchanted heart of this unique city.

In a short introductory walking tour  your tour guide will tell you the  fascinating history of the gondola and the gondoliers! On board you will then learn all about the palaces, churches and attractions around you. You will also discover some of the  tales known only to Venetians!

Admire the main Venice Highlights as the Mozart’s House, Fenice Opera House, the imposing Grand Canal with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and San Giorgio’s Island.

At the end, you will enjoy a breathtaking overview of Piazza San Marco with the Doge’s Palace overlooking the basin!

During this amazing gondola tour, you will have constantly before your eyes the most beautiful and suggestive views of Venice.

At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.   You can compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they appeared in different eras compared to today. Imagine that the Rialto Bridge was once a drawbridge and the Doge's Palace was once an authentic medieval castle!

Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat through original tools, a detailed cross-section, and the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history and tradition come to life around you 

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What's included?
    • Introduction to the gondola experience by a professional local guide
    • 30 minutes of shared gondola ride
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • The gondola tour is not PRIVATE, but it's shared with other participants not belonging to the same party
        • This tour is not fully accessible to wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guest’s weight
        • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
        • Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the gondolier)


        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes

          Know before you go
            • The gondola tour is not PRIVATE, but it's shared with other participants not belonging to the same party
            • This tour is not fully accessible to wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
            • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guest’s weight
            • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
            • Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
            • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the gondolier)


            • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
            • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
            • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time