Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

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Overview

Available languages

German
Chinese (Taiwan)
Russian
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

Mobile ticket

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 & marvel at the famous Grand Canal.

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

Step inside a majestic Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. Enter a recreated felze (gondola cabin), then embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s legendary Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you—just like a noble of the past.

For an exclusive adventure, book a private gondola ride 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 and Spanish. 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: a unique vr experience of venice in the past (not included in the private option)

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

Hotel pickup

Audio devices

Earphones

What To Expect

1

We will pass trough the Gran Canal terrace of Ca Giustinian, one of the oldest Palace overlooking the Canal Grande.

5 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

Chiesa di San Moise

Close to San Marco Square, in front of St Moise (Moses) Church and the Gondola station, the guide will introduce you in the elegant and romantic world of the Gondolas.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Gondola Ride- No Guide

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

English: St. Mark Gondola

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

Spanish - Guided gondola ride

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

French- Guided Gondola ride

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

English - Guided Gondola ride

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

Reviews

3.82

3,655 reviews

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  • Classic Venetian experience

    Kendra R,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Classic Venetian experience to ride the gondolas. The tour starts with a short VR history and has an app to hear your sight seeing landmarks The tour does not begin at the boats. It can be a little tricky finding the office.

  • The tour was amazing. I...

    Joanne H,

    Jul 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was amazing. I think we booked the live commentary but we ended up with the VR option which worked out better. The VR was so informative and we all got so much out of it. We then had to download an app that gave us commentary at different locations along the ride. This meant we were able to enjoy the ride, take photos and take in the charm of the camals. We are a family of four and we had our own gondola, which was great. Highly recommend this tour..

  • They ruined my daughter's birthday celebration

    JOSE R,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    The tour guide never arrived at the meeting point. They told us that we would meet at a meeting point and they never came. They changed it at the last minute and we weren't called to notify them. It was my daughter's birthday, and all she did was cry with disappointment. The worst part is that I don't know how to claim the money that was paid.

  • Not worth it.

    Jen A,

    Jul 7, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Very overpriced for what you get. The commentary was just a very sweet guide talking about Venice history while walking to the gondola station. We ended up having to wait a while for the gondola and then it was a short ride (very beautiful) but no additional commentary during the ride. It would be the same to just get a gondola yourself and not pay for a "tour".

  • Our tour guide, Marta,...

    Wendy A,

    Jul 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide, Marta, informed us of the history of gondola and Venice and how being a gondolier is passed down through families over generations. Very friedly & thorough!

From EUR 41

3.82
3,655 reviews