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Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

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From EUR 41

3.82
3,537 reviews
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Overview

Available languages

German
Chinese (Taiwan)
Russian
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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Experience the Magic of Venice with a Gondola Ride

Glide through the enchanting canals of Venice on a gondola ride with a knowledgeable guide who shares the captivating stories of the magnificent palaces surrounding you.

Skilled gondoliers will navigate Venice's hidden passages, revealing breathtaking views of the city’s unique landscape. Pass beneath centuries-old bridges and marvel at the famous Grand Canal, lined with stunning palaces.

Your guide will narrate the rich history of gondolas and gondoliers, providing insights about the nearby attractions as you float along.

Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat & the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history.

For an exclusive adventure, book a private gondola ride for you and your partner or friends, creating unforgettable memories in the heart of this magical city.

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 guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-devices

The live commentary will be only in English, French, Spanish and Italian. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.

The live commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

PRIVATE GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride WITHOUT commentary

Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience (not included in the private option)

SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: Live commentary in English, French and Spanish

SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride with commentary

SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION:App commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian

Gondola Gallery: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola (not included in the private option)

SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 20 minutes introduction to the gondola experience

Hotel pickup

Audio devices

Earphones

Options

English: St. Mark Gondola

Bridge of Sighs Gondola Ride
Starting point:
Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Private Gondola Ride- No Guide

Private Gondola Ride: Private Gondola option does NOT include the commentary.
Starting point:
Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

French- Guided Gondola ride

Shared Gondola Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Spanish - Guided gondola ride

Shared Gondola Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

English - Guided Gondola ride

Grand Canal Gondola Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Discount Gondola (1 seat)

Random Seat English Option: The guide will ASSIGN you the seat.
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Italian - Guided gondola ride

Shared Gondola Ride
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Reviews

3.82

3,537 reviews

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  • Na

    Kathleen B,

    May 28, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    The gondola do not have good seats , gondola drivers very rude , better options I am sure are available, overpriced as well

  • Sweet gondola experience

    Luigi P,

    May 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    This is a short sweet gondola experience with some informative history ofVenice given by our guide Emma on the way to the Gondola departure point.

  • Gondola ride with bonus virtual reality

    Patricia L,

    May 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very organized and informative, enjoyed the gondola ride and as an extra bonus the virtual reality show was very informative and brought you back in time to old Venice

  • Tour operator was great - the gondola driver was unpleasant.

    Melanie B,

    May 21, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Canal was beautiful but the gondola driver was unenthusiastic, bored, lacked charm and personality and did not even speak to us once. Tour guide was great and she was the only good part about the experience.

  • The Aussies

    mark s,

    May 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide Emma, gave a very insightful tour in a short time describing Venices history & Gondolas. Excellent!

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