Magpie
4.3(22,089 reviews)

Venice: Shared Gondola Through breathtaking Bridge of Sighs

About this activity

Embark on a journey that unlocks the essence of Venice’s charm. Glide through the St Mark Basin & the Bridge of Sighs on a gondola ride that captures the magic of the city & visit the Gondola Gallery.

Highlights

  • Glide on a Gondola for 30 minutes and enjoy Venice from the water’s edge
  • Kick off with stories of gondolas, gondoliers, and Venice’s water world!
  • Canal-side commentary via mobile app, in multiple languages
  • Experience Venice through the centuries in VR, aboard a time-traveling gondola
  • Uncover the 3D Vr Short Film of Venice in the Past at the Venice gallery

Full description

Step into the magic of Venice as you embark on a dreamy Gondola ride, gliding beneath the iconic Bridge of Sighs and through the enchanting waterways of St. Mark’s Basin and the city’s charming smaller canals. Travel through time as our expert guide reveals the fascinating history and traditions of Venetian gondolas. Learn about their unique design and masterful craftsmanship before stepping aboard for an experience like no other. Capture the moment as you drift gracefully under picturesque bridges and through hidden canals—don’t forget to share your stunning views with loved ones on social media! Let the breathtaking beauty of San Marco surround you as you soak in the romance and timeless charm of Venice. Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive virtual reality experience inside a dedicated gallery. With your VR headset, journey through centuries of Venetian history as the city’s rich heritage unfolds around you. Watch Piazza San Marco evolve through time and glide along the Grand Canal, where tradition and innovation converge in a vivid encounter with the past. Enjoy this captivating perspective on Venice’s past—blending emotion, innovation, and storytelling in an unforgettable setting. While gliding through the canals, enjoy the onboard app with fascinating commentary about Venice’s secrets, legends, and hidden corners.

Included / Excluded

  • 15-minute introductory walking tour leading to the gondola experience
  • 30-minute shared Gondola ride through Venice’s iconic canals
  • Skip-the-line service for a seamless start
  • Venice Gallery: a unique Vr Experience of Venice in the past
  • Onboard commentary via mobile app with stories, secrets, and curiosities

Important information

Know before you book

  • • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
  • • The visit to Ca' Rezzonico is self-guided and will take approximately 1 hour
  • • The tour is composed of a 15-min introductory walking tour to the gondola experience followed by a 30-min ride
  • • If you booked the random seating option, you will not be sitting in the same gondola
  • • Each gondola can hold a max of 5 people
  • • The gondolier will determine your seat according to your weight
  • • The tour will only be canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions
  • • The itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
  • • For the serenade option, the performers will board a gondola in the center of the row so all participants can hear the music, musicians won't be present on every gondola

Know before you go

  • • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
  • • The visit to Ca' Rezzonico is self-guided and will take approximately 1 hour
  • • The tour is composed of a 15-min introductory walking tour to the gondola experience followed by a 30-min ride
  • • If you booked the random seating option, you will not be sitting in the same gondola
  • • Each gondola can hold a max of 5 people
  • • The gondolier will determine your seat according to your weight
  • • The tour will only be canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions
  • • The itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
  • • For the serenade option, the performers will board a gondola in the center of the row so all participants can hear the music, musicians won't be present on every gondola

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

4.3(22,089 reviews)
GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Oct 2026
5.0

Wonderful experience, well organised. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly, the VR experience and pre gondola walking tour was very good and informative. Gondola ride was excellent

GetYourGuide
Molly
Oct 2026
4.0

Great gondola experience, would highly recommend this when coming to Venice! The VR experience was a little pointless in my view, some headsets were faulty and we would have much preferred to have used this time to be on the gondola for longer.

GetYourGuide
Roger
Oct 2026
1.0

Viel wurde versprochen - Nichts gehalten Ich hatte eine 6er Gondel gebucht. Bei Ankunft hiess es das gibt es nicht. Die Familie wurde getrennt, statt 40 Minuten fahrt - 25 Minuten keine Fahrt unter der Seufzerbrücke, es sei Flut und dann gehe das nicht. (Ebbe und Flut können über Jahre hinaus im Gezeitenkalender abgelesen werden.) Nach meiner Meinung ist das Betrug. Keine Reaktion auf meine Beschwerde!!!!!