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Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery

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Overview

Available languages

Hindi
German
Russian
Chinese
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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

1

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.

Admission Not Applicable
2

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

Admission Not Applicable

Options

English - 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

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

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

4.14

1,093 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A Brief Venetian Cruise

    Greg a,

    Aug 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The brief tour of the Grand Canal via gondola was a great way to learn a bit of history and see some of the uniqueness of Venice.

  • Great Experience

    Ashley S,

    Aug 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a great experience for my family. We would recommend this tour for the price on your trip to Venice.

  • Poor Customer Service and a Scam

    Priya G,

    Aug 5, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Viator needs to not allow this company to use their site! This was a total SCAM! Stay FAR AWAY!!!!!! We paid for a tour to start at 4pm. Our transportation to Venice was late(totally out of my control). I emailed and simply asked several time if we could be switched to a different time slot. They repeatedly said no, even though I looked and they had more than enough unhooked later time slots. Additionally, the directions to their booth are very confusing and tucked away, so you cannot locate them. Nevertheless, they were completely unwilling to rebook us. Poorest customer service I have had with tours since I have been in Italy….

  • The walking tour and...

    Kiera B,

    Aug 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The walking tour and gondola ride was a wonderful experience! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and she did not miss a beat.

  • The gondola ride was very...

    david s,

    Aug 4, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The gondola ride was very nice. The short tour beforehand was not great. The short VR experience afterwards was ok.

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4.14
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