Sightseeing Cruises

Venice Classic Gondola Ride

Gondola ride through Venice canal with vibrant buildings and flowers.

Gondolas passing under the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy.

Gondola with passengers on a canal in Venice during evening shared ride.

Gondola on Venice canal near Santa Maria della Salute basilica.

Duration

20 min - 1 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Glide through Venice’s canals on a shared 5-seater gondola, enjoy a guided walking tour, live commentary, and a VR journey through the city’s history,

3.8/5

(788)

L.c.

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Reasonably easy to find but a bit cumbersome to get tickets first, wait with a group in the heat and then in tow to the gondola. Probably can't be helped but you wonder all the time if everything is going to work out haha. Gondola itself was fun to experience, I would recommend taking the version over the main canal though. Then you see more.

Mogli

Apr 2025

Verified 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

David

Sep 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We were only expecting 30 min Gondola ride but the lovely young guide took us on a short walk with commentary. And we were invited to view a short 3D video after the ride that was exceptional.

Glide through the Grand Canal and hidden waterways on an authentic 5-seater gondola

Begin with a 20-min walking tour on Venice’s water heritage, then take a VR journey through its history

Pass iconic sights like the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace, Teatro La Fenice, and Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Enjoy live commentary in multiple languages for a richer, more meaningful experience

Upgrade for a private gondola, live serenade, or personal photographer to make it extra special

Shared gondola ride in Venice

Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (as per option selected)

La Fenice & Grand Canal Route (as per option selected)

Accademia & Grand Canal Route (as per option selected)

Private gondola ride (as per option selected)

Private gondola ride with serenade and personal photographer (as per option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

3.8
788 ratings
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What our guests say
Laura
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We loved the ride, we went through beautiful canals, the gondolier was very friendly and cheerful, his enthusiasm was contagious. Very fun experience for the whole family.
David
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
We were only expecting 30 min Gondola ride but the lovely young guide took us on a short walk with commentary. And we were invited to view a short 3D video after the ride that was exceptional.
L.c.
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Reasonably easy to find but a bit cumbersome to get tickets first, wait with a group in the heat and then in tow to the gondola. Probably can't be helped but you wonder all the time if everything is going to work out haha. Gondola itself was fun to experience, I would recommend taking the version over the main canal though. Then you see more.
Myra
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our ride was amazing and the guy who assisted us was very nice.. An experience and a knowledgable treat! I would recommend it to everyone.
Julien
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Very friendly gondolier and 30-minute tour not bad at all. It's a pity that the price on the spot was 90 euros against 149 with the reservation...

What to bring

Personal headphones (required for the guide’s commentary)

What’s not allowed

Pets

Accessibility

Not suitable for wheelchair users

Additional information

Includes a 20-min walking tour + 30-min gondola ride (approx. 50 mins total)

Seating is assigned by the gondolier for balance; you may not sit next to your partner, unless you've specifically chosen a private tour

Each gondola holds up to 5 people

Live commentary in English, Italian, French & Spanish

Itinerary may change in case of bad weather; tours run unless conditions are extreme

Serenade option: musicians perform from a central gondola (not every gondola)

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