Canal Grande Gondola Ride & Gondola Gallery Visit
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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Experience the true soul of Venice on a romantic gondola ride through the city’s enchanting canals.
Drift along the iconic Grand Canal and hidden inner waterways, guided by an expert gondolier, as you admire the timeless beauty of Venice from the water.
Enjoy complimentary access to a multilingual mobile app with rich commentary that brings your journey to life—available in nine languages. As you glide past majestic palaces like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the historic Gritti Palace, uncover the stories behind cultural gems such as La Fenice Theatre, Punta della Dogana, and Mozart’s House.
Your gondola ride ends with a breathtaking view of Saint Mark’s Basin and the stunning silhouette of San Giorgio Island—an unforgettable Venetian moment.
But the experience doesn't end there:
Step into a unique virtual reality adventure, where you'll sail through centuries of Venetian history, witnessing the Grand Canal bathed in the golden hues of sunset. Then, dive deeper into Venice’s maritime heritage with an up-close look at a sectioned gondola model, revealing the secrets of its iconic design and craftsmanship
✔ Multilingual staff at the embarkation point
✔ a 15-30 minute introduction to the gondola experience
✔ Shared 30 minute gondola ride
✔ In-app commentary
✔ History Gallery - the secrets of a sectioned gondola -not included in the serenade option
✔ VR Experience - Journey in the past - not included in the serenade option
Additional Information
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
