Premium Grand Canal Gondola Ride & Gondola Gallery Guided Visit™
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Experience the magic of Venice on a Gondola Ride through its enchanting canals. With just 5 guests and the gondolier on board, enjoy a more intimate and exclusive way to discover the city from the water. As you glide beneath centuries-old bridges, along the Grand Canal, and past breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Basin and San Giorgio Island, your guide brings Venice to life with stories and insights about its palaces, landmarks, and rich history. The guided experience continues at the Gondola Gallery, where your guide reveals the history, craftsmanship, and traditions of Venice’s iconic gondola, shows you the only original gondola displayed in section, and leads you through a unique 3D journey across Venice through the centuries.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather
The live commentary will be only in English, French and Spanish. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.
Private Gondola Ride - In-App Commentary Only
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
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
We will pass trough the Gran Canal terrace of Ca Giustinian, one of the oldest Palace overlooking the Canal Grande.
Chiesa di San Moise
Close to San Marco Square, in front of St Moise (Moses) Church and the Gondola station, the guide will introduce you in the elegant and romantic world of the Gondolas.
Options
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 Tour Type: English Shared Guided Tour Duration: 1 hour: Approximately 30-minute gondola ride + 30-minute Gondola Gallery experience with insights into gondola traditions and history Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Discount Random Seat
Please note: Seats are assigned by the guide. Passengers in the same booking are seated in different gondolas Tour Type: English Guided Tour Duration: 1 hour: Approximately 30-minute gondola ride + 30-minute Gondola Gallery experience with insights into gondola traditions and history 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 Tour Type: French Shared Guided Tour Duration: 1 hour: Approximately 30-minute gondola ride + 30-minute Gondola Gallery experience with insights into gondola traditions and history Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Spanish - 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 Tour Type: Spanish Shared Guided Tour Duration: 1 hour: Approximately 30-minute gondola ride + 30-minute Gondola Gallery experience with insights into gondola traditions and history Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Private Romantic Gondola Ride
Price per Gondola : Private gondola for up to 5 people. The price applies to the entire gondola, not to each passenger Tour Type: Private Gondola Ride - In-App Commentary Only Duration: 30 minutes: approximately Gondola max 5 people
What‘s Included
Gondola Gallery: guided visit through the history, traditions, and craftsmanship of the gondola
Private Gondola Ride Option: 30-minute gondola ride with app commentary only
During the gondola ride, commentary is broadcast via radio, as guests admire Venice’s palaces.
Journey in the past by Gondola 3D Experience (not included in the private option)
30-minute Gondola Ride (approx.)
Skip the line service
App commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian
20-minute introduction to the gondola experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,433 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Try to find a nice & friendly guide!
Blessed a,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Something that was supposed to be very romantic and unforgettable was turned into a most negative experience in Italy. Our guide was Old & supper grumpy! He was always talking to other gondola drivers next to us, ignoring anything we asked and only would, in a very irritated manner tell us not to move, o stay still, etc. when I wanted to put a head on my husbands shoulder, he told me in a very rude voice, Stay on your side lady! we saw other people switch places for pictures, moving and enjoying their rides while moving on the water but us - we were afraid to move our heads and stayed quiet and still - we couldn't wait to get out of there.
Gondola
Lisa R,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. She really added to the experience.
2026 European family trip.
Ernest C,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to do. Perfect for first time travelers who needs to make certain the tours are flawless and easy to follow.
Excellent option.
DanielMiguel T,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That experience is worth it; if you don't do it, it's like not having been in Venice. The gondolier, whose name I don't remember, spoke Spanish and had good manners and general knowledge, making it worth conversing with him.
La gondola divina
Zahava F,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great experience. I will repeat it any time. Try to get first in the gondola to get the good seats, the other seats are not very confortable. There was a lot of noice in the receptor connected to the guide. Still, I will do it again.
Bad gondola
Rajendra S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very bad , the Gondola was not cleaned and they didn’t make it the correct tour, very bad arrangements of seating
Ok
smeba777,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Friendly welcome. The guide was ok but the part with guide is very short. The boat trip too but was ok. The gondolier was friendly. You get a brief impression. Good for once. The other people in the boat were not too satisfied because they thought they were sitting alone (incomprehensible because this is very clearly communicated when booking) because the trip also made something more unpleasant but the organizer cannot help it.
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Traveling Blountly,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was hoping for a more personable experience but it felt a bit rushed
Would not recommend
Jennifer B,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We arrived at the address provided at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour and waited for at least 20 min after our scheduled tour, however no one showed up. I requested a refund which was DENIED. I went to submit a message to the tour operator and realized they sent a change in meeting location in March. I messaged the tour operator however they would not honor the reservation. Money lost
The experience seemed...
Lisa A,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The experience seemed rushed as they were trying to accommodate a large number of people. The video experience was extraordinary and fun. The guide was pleasant but again there were a lot of people and the gondola ride was uncomfortable, lots of other gondolas and we were all bunched up together. The guide did not go on the gondola so there was no narrative on what we passed by. After, we went and rented a boat from a private guide spur of the moment and went on the grand canal for an hour as he pointed out various landmarks, etc. the boat was immaculate and the ride was super comfortable. Also, it was cheaper than the gondola experience. If I could do it over, we would skip the gondola.
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