


Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
Venice Gondola Experience with Guide: A Grand Canal Gondola Tour Like No Other
Set sail on a magical gondola ride Venice Grand Canal and uncover the city's history on a shared journey filled with legends, beauty, and timeless charm.
Highlights:
- Live guided introduction with insider stories and local legends
- Scenic gondola ride past iconic landmarks like La Fenice and Peggy Guggenheim
- Incredible views of the Grand Canal, Salute Church & Doge's Palace
- Gondola Gallery Experience: Discover the secrets of a gondola and relive centuries of Grand Canal history with a 3D journey
- 30-minute shared gondola ride
- Professional, local guide who will explain the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers in Italian, English, Spanish, and French
- Commentary via app for German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian.
- Access to the mobile app with a QR code to see Venice in the past.
- Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself
Not included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Please note:
- The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
- The price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy their seat in the gondola
- Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seats on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
- The guide will be on one gondola only; the participants on the other gondolas will listen to him/her via audio devices.
- Live commentary is available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian. Commentary in German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by a mobile application to be downloaded to personal devices (smartphones, tablets)
- A smartphone or tablet is required to use the commentary on the mobile app
- The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
Itinerary:
- Intro Walk: Meet your guide and hear gondola legends
- Gondola Ride: Cruise past La Fenice, the Grand Canal, and the Doge's Palace
- Gallery Visit: See real gondola parts and enjoy a 3D historical journey
Discover the Heart of Venice from the Water
Your unforgettable Venice gondola experience with a guide begins with a short introduction where a knowledgeable host shares stories of Venice's canals, palaces, and gondolas. As you settle into your elegant vessel, you'll hear captivating legends passed down through generations, the perfect prelude to your gondola tour.
Unlike other rides in Venice, this experience offers a deeper look into the symbols and soul of the floating city.
A Shared Gondola Ride Venice Will Never Forget
Board your shared gondola and glide into the soul of Venice. You'll pass the grand façade of La Fenice, drift near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and gaze at the domes of the Salute Church as your gondolier steers gently through the quiet Rio de la Ostreghe.
This is not just another gondola ride; it's a curated, live-guided journey that showcases the richness of Venetian life, history, and architecture. It's one of the most enriching gondola rides in Venice for couples, families, or curious explorers alike.
Grand Canal Views Like Never Before
This gondola ride Venice Grand Canal offers the most picturesque section of Venice's iconic waterway. From Punta della Dogana to the majestic Doge's Palace and the silhouette of St. Mark's Campanile, every moment on this canal view gondola offers something worth capturing.
Experience the same view that artists, nobles, and travelers have admired for centuries on this remarkable Venice tour.
Step into the Gondola Gallery Experience
After your gondola ride, continue your adventure at the exclusive Gondola Gallery. Walk through a recreated felze (gondola cabin), view a real cross-section of a gondola, and hold a traditional handcrafted oar.
Then, immerse yourself in a 3D VR journey through time and canals, reliving the elegance of Venetian life centuries ago. A must-do for those seeking the most engaging Venice gondola tour with history.