Grand Canal by gondola with commentary
Activities

Grand Canal by gondola with commentary

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 47 reviews
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£35.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 30 minutes to 1 hour
Why you’ll love this…
  • Join a romantic gondola ride along the canals of Venice
  • Enjoy the cruise through the Grand Canal
  • Discover history by audioguide in 9 different languages
  • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
  • The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola
What to expect

Explore the city of Venice onboard an authentic gondola. Your gondolier will take through quiet waterways, romantic corners and small picturesque bridges. You will discover the main Venetian attractions and some marvels hidden among these smalls’ canals.

During your lovely journey, you will admire Desdemona’s House and Mozart’s House passing by the magnificent La Fenice Theatre, Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” and reaching the most famous watercourse of the world: the Grand Canal. Here you will cherish the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Salute Church and some of the stunning Venetian palaces that run along the canal like Ca’Dolfin, Ca’Loredan, Grimani Palace and many others. You will see also Punta de la Dogana and then you will return in the labyrinth of canals making your way back to the start point in front of Campo San Moisè. An unforgettable experience to discover this wonderful city!

Enjoy the first and only tour on a gondola with commentary, in 9 different languages! A personal app will accompany you during this unforgettable experience, telling histories and tales of the palaces and attractions of the itinerary! Download it, put the earphones and enjoy this charming gondola ride!

Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model.

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What's included
  • check Skip the line shared gondola ride for 30 minutes
  • check Multilingual assistance for embarking
  • check Mobile app with audio commentary in 9 different languages to download on your mobile
Where

Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, Venezia, VE, Italia

Meeting point:
Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257. The Assistance Point is the big gray newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT". The staff will wait for you right there with the signboard “Gondola Tour”. Please, arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • The gondola is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities

Know in advance:

  • You may opt for a daytime ride or a 7 pm evening ride
  • The ride is not private. Each gondola can accommodate a maximum 5 people
  • The seat aboard will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight
  • The itinerary could be changed or postponed in case of wind or bad weather. If you can't join the ride for these reasons, you will receive a full refund
  • The live commentary is in English, French, Spanish and Italian
  • The commentary by mobile app (to download on a mobile device) is in German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese and Hindi
  • This app won't use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only. You will receive the app and the QR code at the moment of reservation. Follow the instructions to download the app and log in to download at the meeting point with the staff
  • Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it, please visit the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 47 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

Value for money

4.5/5

Staff

4.4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We enjoyed the ride. The only thing is the location is difficult to find with Google maps. Once you get to the location, you will have another 15 minu ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Piacevole la gita in gondola ma soprattutto l’esperienza multimediale, molto gradita anche dai bambini

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Fun experience!

  • Mrs N

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jayne

    From United Kingdom - July 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Solo un piccolissimo appunto...le radioline non funzionavano molto bene!!

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