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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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 customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
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
French - Grand Canal Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 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
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
Shared Gondola Serenade
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Reviews
989 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour of Venice and Gondola ride
Vicki D,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour and Gondola ride! We enjoyed the ride and additional info about the history
Just the right balance of important areas to visit and quiet relaxing vistas! Lovely.
Laurie M,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The gondola ride was perfect - authentic, relaxing, picturesque. The driver took us to areas that were interesting and beautiful, but not always the obvious, overcrowded areas. We were impressed.
Not what I was expecting
Lacey W,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
3.00This isn't just a gondola ride, it's also a bit of a walking tour that I didn't expect or maybe I just didn't read the description well enough. It was hot and I just wanted to take our gondola ride and be done. The guide tries to talk to you when your on the water but the radio didn't work very well so I honestly don't know what she was explaining. There is also another part to this but we were pressed for time and couldn't participate.
Gondola
Brooke F,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very organized tour with lots of information. Definitely would recommend booking a gondola ride in advance just to relieve some stress beforehand.
Definately Charming!
Kevin L,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00This was a lot of fun, at least the actual ride was. Finding where the gathering point was, was not easy and we were almost late. Need more clear directions. The walking tour, although educational, was hard to follow as the devices did not work well, most of the conversations were missed. The ride was charming and very enjoyable.
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