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 - 50 min

Free cancellation

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

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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

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

4.1/5

(2,216)

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

Edita

Mar 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Booking process was very easy, instructions to meet were clear, we had an introduction in several languages while walking down from meeting point to the gondola dock. We shared our ride with another couple, and it was a very pleasant and fun exprience. We enjoyed our ride and tool a lot of photos. Highly recommend

Set off on a 50-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.

50-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 51 countries have loved this experience
L.c.
Aug, 2025Verified 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, 2025Verified 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.
Julia
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Great experience, so glad we did it. Lots of information provided about gondolas and gondoliers. A very smooth experience from start to finish, we loved it. Our guide and gondolier were brilliant!
Hannah
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
It was a very pleasant experience! Really easy to book and it was also easy to exchange ticket from the online ticket to a paper one at the ticket station! I would really recommend!
Razvan
Aug, 2025Verified booking
4/5
It was a nice experience for a first time. The downside is the waiting time and praying for decent people to share the gondola with.

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.

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