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Venice Classic Gondola Ride

View of the Santa Maria della Salute Basilica from the gondola ride
Venice Bridge of Sighs
View of the Gondola ride during Carnival
Venice Gondola in canal

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

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • 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)

Exclusions

  • Headphones (ensure you bring your own)

Cancellation policy

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 62 countries have loved this experience
Marianne Thomas

Marianne

5/5

Nov, 2024

Ease of booking. Our tour guide Sara was excellent, she was engaging and informative about the history. A bonus was the virtual experience of Venice. Fantastic experience.
vanessa buenrostro reyes

Vanessa

5/5

Nov, 2024

The experience is nice, the ride was great, at the end of the ride we had the opportunity to watch the virtual reality video about Venice and it was great.
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Nibu George

Nibu

3/5

Nov, 2024

Getting in & out of the Gondola. The ride wasn't that great. At a point it got boring. The Gondola driver was on his phone talking loudly .
Sopio Gordadze

Sopio

5/5

Nov, 2024

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Gabriela campos

Gabriela

4/5

Nov, 2024

It's fair, if you are put with 5 other people, so it's hard to take a picture because the gondola is moving, but other than that the experience is good!
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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 shortly.

    • 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.

Redemption point

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

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