Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery™
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the enchanting essence of Venice as you glide along its romantic waterways with a skilled gondolier. Enjoy complimentary access to an app featuring insightful commentary about your gondola journey. As you soak in stunning views of the Grand Canal, admire landmarks like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the historic Gritti Palace, along with famous sites such as La Fenice Theatre, Punta della Dogana, and the Mozart House.
At the end of your ride, take in a breathtaking panorama of Saint Mark’s Basin and picturesque San Giorgio Island.
For an immersive experience, enjoy a unique virtual reality segment that allows you to glide over tranquil waters at sunset, witnessing Venice’s beauty through the ages.
Sail through the Grand Canal and serene inner waterways aboard a traditional gondola, bypassing long lines to step directly onto your boat.
Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal™ © Venice Tours S.r.l. Licensed to City Tours Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
The itinerary could change in case of wind or bad weather
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
The gondolier serves as the driver of the gondola, providing rowing and navigation services throughout the ride.
What To Expect
Canal Grande
“The most beautiful road in the world”, this is how the Canal Grande is known as. If you look around, what you will see is almost the same view that a 18th-century nobleman would have seen, and before him a Renaissance courtesan, and even before that, a merchant who lived in the Middle Ages.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim Collection is one of the most important art collections in the world. Peggy Guggenheim, from New York, arrived in Venice in 1949 and began to satisfy her art addiction by buying this wonderful building where she put on display invaluable artworks for the whole world to see. The beautiful terrace you see is where Guggenheim sun-bathed regularly enjoying the view over the Canal Grande
Options
Private Romantic Gondola
Starting point: Campo San Moisè, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
English - Premium Gondola Ride
Please note: Seats are assigned by the guide. Passengers in the same booking are guaranteed to be seated in the same gondola Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Discount Grand Canal Ride
Please note : Seats are assigned by the guide. Passengers in the same booking are seated in different gondolas Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
French - Premium Gondola Ride
Please note: Seats are assigned by the guide. Passengers in the same booking are guaranteed to be seated in the same gondola Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
What‘s Included
20-minute Gondola Gallery - introduction to the experience
VR Experience - Journey in the past
30-minute gondola ride (approx.)
Multilingual staff at the embarkation point
In-app commentary
Hotel pick up
Earphones
Audio-devices
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,405 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wasn’t impressed
TamSam600,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There is a 15 minute walking tour that starts off of San Marco Square. It goes over 5 bridges. Next the gondola ride. It’s 30 minutes and there is nothing to see but walls of buildings. My last gondola ride went through interesting canals and the driver talked about the things we were seeing. I don’t recommend this trip.
Ok….
Kelli H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The intro & virtual reality were nice surprises. The gondola ride was pleasant—but would have been much more so had our gondolier not been loudly speaking with the gondolier adjacent to us almost the entire journey. The ride allows less than 30 minutes.
Not what you pay for
jemma198431,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had paid for a 30 minute gondola ride plus the VR experience and intro to gallery . We got none of that . What we did get was a 25 minute ride round in a loop. It would have been cheaper to just hop on another gondola at 90 euros-110 . Disappointing as this was for our 10 year wedding anniversary.
Enjoying the Venice Canals
Patricia S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The VR presentation was extremely informative and gave more meaning to the actual ride. Our guide was very good and we enjoyed her presentation.
Not worth it
James M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Not worth it. We were charged a 175$ for this experience. We were promised 30 min gondola ride and an additional 20 min for some type of learning or something - but that did not occur. And the gondola ride only lasted 20 minutes. Would not recommend. Completely not worth it
Not at expected
April P,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Not a great experience. The gondola driver was a bit rude. He didnt clearly tell us where he wanted us sit at the beginning and got mad when we were moving. This was 1/2 walking to the gondola and the a very short ride through a small canal nearSt Marks Square. I had figured Grand Canal would be near the Rialto bridge as the picture showed and where I saw many gondolas on the walk over. Not the case at all. Not worth what I paid. I would rather have paid a little extra and gotten one myself and not through Viator. I have booked many tours over the years and this is the first to disappoint.
First they showed a...
Helen S,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00First they showed a virtual reality experience but it didn't work. Then they provided a short tour of the environs on the way to the gondola ride. What was pointed out was not of much importance, relatively speaking. We passed about 3 other gondoliers on the way. All we wanted was a gondola ride. We won't schedule a gondola "tour" next time.
Great!
Sherri B,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and a must do when in Venice. We enjoyed the guide sharing information on the way to the dock. That was an unexpected bonus!
Gondola
Annette D,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun ride! Great experience! It’s “a must” to ride on a gondola when visiting Venice. Having all the canals surrounding the city makes it a fun way to get around.
Tour review
Briana P,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Horrible experience. We followed the directions on the voucher and then the description of where the Gondola would be as well. We spoke with other Gondola’s as well as hotels to assist which is what was recommended by the tour operator and received no help. They are charging the same price as the Gondola’s that are on ever corner who don’t require reservations. We spent double because they refused to refund or try to work with us. We did multiple tours in Venice and had no issues with any other tour guides or instructions to get to meeting points. I don’t recommend this tour, at all.
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