Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™
1 hour
Commentary: Guide / Audio · it, en, fr, es, de, ja, hi, ru, zh
City of Venice, Italy
About this activity
A Romantic Gondola Ride through the picturesque canals of Venice, with a tour guide who will tell you the secrets and stories of the fascinating palaces that surround you!
Highlights
- Live guided introduction with insider stories
- Scenic gondola ride past iconic landmarks
- Incredible views of the Grand Canal
- Gondola Gallery: VR session discovering Venice in the past
Full description
✨ Experience Venice from its most iconic perspective — a guided gondola ride paired with a journey into gondola history and tradition.
• Walking Introduction – Secrets of the Gondola Begin with a short walking tour as your expert guide reveals the fascinating history of gondolas and gondoliers, sharing hidden legends and stories passed down through generations. • Gondola Ride – Venice on Water Glide through quiet canals and iconic sights like Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Sail past the domes of the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana, ending with breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace. • Gondola Gallery – History & Innovation Step inside a Venetian palace to explore a real gondola up close. Touch handcrafted parts, learn how it's built, and enjoy a virtual Grand Canal journey through the ages — just like Venetian nobles once did.
Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™ © Venice Tours S.r.l. All rights reserved.
• Walking Introduction – Secrets of the Gondola Begin with a short walking tour as your expert guide reveals the fascinating history of gondolas and gondoliers, sharing hidden legends and stories passed down through generations. • Gondola Ride – Venice on Water Glide through quiet canals and iconic sights like Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Sail past the domes of the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana, ending with breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace. • Gondola Gallery – History & Innovation Step inside a Venetian palace to explore a real gondola up close. Touch handcrafted parts, learn how it's built, and enjoy a virtual Grand Canal journey through the ages — just like Venetian nobles once did.
Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™ © Venice Tours S.r.l. All rights reserved.
Included / Excluded
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Gondola Experience™
Gondola Experience™, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle San Gallo, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- 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 its own seat in the gondola
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
- No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Know before you go
- Please, be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure
- The guide will be on one gondola only, the participants on the other gondolas will listen to him/her via audio devices.
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- Pets are not allowed
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20264.0
Really.enjoyed the visit to both islands. Felt the timing was good. The glass blowing demo was very interesting. The lace demo was only 5 minutes and not very informative. However, Burano was so colorful and fun. Had a great lunch on a terrace - very relaxing.
Jessie
Jun 20264.0
Bien. Recomendable.
Georges
Jun 20265.0
The best!
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