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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
VR Experience - Journey in the past
a 15-minute introduction to the gondola experience
Multilingual staff at the embarkation point
Venice Gallery Priority Admission
Shared 30 minute gondola ride
In-app commentary
Hotel pick up
Earphones
Audio-devices
Options
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
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
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
Reviews
1,356 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Looking forward to the...
Patrice h,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Looking forward to the Gondola ride. However it started to rain hard, thunder and lightning and the wind was blowing strong. Our group waited 10 minutes to see if the would weather dies down. But it didn’t We were approached by our tour guide Victoria indicated we can rescheduled or request a refund. Unfortunately we couldn’t reschedule because of conflicting circumstances. So we told her will request a refund. We were also told to contact Viator which we did. Viator out in a refund request to Venice Tours. We did stop by Venice tours but we received no help from the representatives and they were rude. Still waiting on confirmation on refund.
Experience Venice in a very unique way.
ddnice1,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was great! We got a virtual tour, learned about the history of Venice, Gondola's creation and purpose.
Disappointing
Susan Z,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Gondola fares are standardized in Venice; however, I booked the experience and paid more to A) have a reserved time and not worry about lines, and B) as it was advertised to be an enhanced experience. The history of gondola travel provided prior to the ride was nice, and we appreciated the set time (though plenty of gondolas were available when we were there). However, the ride itself wasn't enhanced at all. The operator didn't engage or interact, and instead carried on conversations with other nearby gondola operators. Could have paid half the amount for an identical, and possibly better, experience.
Ok tour, very bad information
4pere,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We were at the meeting point well ahead of time, but no one there. Tried to call, got to some AI voice that couldn’t help, when asking for an operator the call got cut off. Luckily there was another tour guide there that could direct us to a completely different spot. There we got told off for being late… The actual tour was good and the guide very nice and knowledgeable.
Finding the meeting point...
JoAnn A,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Finding the meeting point was a bit tricky as we were provided with an address but there was no mention of the name of the tour office. I just popped in to ask if they knew where I needed to go and said I was at the right place. The gondola ride was nice and it was perfect weather!
So So
Heidi S,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I read and reread the posting and I wish it would have said it was a 10 minute walk to the start of the ride. Also give people an opportunity/time to visit the gift shop prior to the ride. The ride starts and ends elsewhere so you would have to find your way back on your own to visit the giftshop.
Fun Gandola ride
Gay F,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our gondola driver was singing. He was also very funny and our ride fun. He was also a very experienced driver.
Do not book- tour guide didn’t show up and refused refund!!
Kelkel1818,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Appalled at my experience with this tour group. We showed up 20 mins earlier (they state it is mandatory to show up 10 mins early) we went to the exact meeting point. There was another couple waiting too. No one showed up. We waited 20 mins past the meeting time and we had to go because we had a train to catch. I tried phoning 4 times and no answer. I got through to Viator and got told they would phone me. No one ever has. I then requested a full refund ( we spent over £100) and they have said the tour operator has rejected the refund. I don’t even know how this is allowed. We are devastated by this experience and we are down money for fault of our own. I will continue to try and contact them until they give me my money back. Really really awful experience.
Pleasant walk
coraliev922,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A pleasant moment in shared gondola, quiet, according to the small canals. Before that, an interesting introduction with virtual reality experience on ancient Venice and then explanations about the history of the gondolas by our adorable Beatriz guide, very smiling and enthusiastic.
I could have paid cheaper for the kind of service
Lorelei O,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The gondolier wasn't explaining where we are and whats the itinerary so we know what to expect. He was nice to answers our questions though. Its not worth the money for only 30mins but the Gondola gallery museum was cool. So i would think of it as just fair overall.
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