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. Discover the magic of Venice with app commentary in your choice of nine languages, enhancing your exploration of this timeless city.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Venice Gallery Priority Admission
a 15-minute introduction to the gondola experience
Multilingual staff at the embarkation point
Shared 30 minute gondola ride
VR Experience - Journey in the past
In-app commentary
Hotel pick up
Earphones
Audio-devices
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
Sunset Gondola Ride
English Option: The introduction to 30-minute tour is available in English only.
Starting point:
Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Discount Grand Canal Ride
Random Ticket English Option: The guide will ASSIGN you the seat. Only 1 seat is available.
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
English - Grand Canal Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
French - Grand Canal Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Shared Gondola Serenade
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Reviews
1,122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
SCAM company! Avoid!!
Arielle H,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
1.00AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Horrible fraudulent tour operator. We arrived at the gondola meeting point and waited for 10 minutes, however, there was no one around to meet with us. We went to a nearby kiosk to ask about the tour, and the woman at the kiosk was incredibly rude and dismissive, and said we would not be able to go on the tour that we prepaid for. When requesting a refund through Viator as instructed by the company (Venice Tours, City Tours Co LTD), the tour company claimed that the tour was “conducted as scheduled” which is entirely untrue and fraudulent. There was literally no tour guide in sight as we waited around. This is a complete scam. I would avoid this tour and any other tour by this company at all costs!!
Must go and feel the experience
Joao R,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mandatory tour to feel a little bit of the city, time left as agreed and had a mini tour from the meeting place to the place of boarding, the tour is great and the 24 minutes pass by flying
Wonderful
Staci S,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy directions to meeting spot. Great guides. Easy to book. Wonderful experience! Love using Viator
Uncomfortable
Victoria L,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
2.00Seating is very uncomfortable if you don’t get the very back seats! We were on two very small stools( so to speak ) facing each other. Someone was in a chair right to my right so I couldn’t see anything. I can at least say I rode one in Italy, but very disappointed.
Absolutely packed...
Eric H,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00Absolutely packed waterways with the gondoliers yelling the entire time to each other and ours was yelling to his phone on a phone all a majority of the time. Not relaxing or “charming” as advertised. Do not recommend.
Related Experiences
Operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD