Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary
Experience the Magic of Venice with a Gondola Ride
Glide through the enchanting canals of Venice on a gondola ride with a knowledgeable guide who shares the captivating stories of the magnificent palaces surrounding you.
Skilled gondoliers will navigate Venice's hidden passages, revealing breathtaking views of the city’s unique landscape. Pass beneath centuries-old bridges and marvel at the famous Grand Canal, lined with stunning palaces.
Your guide will narrate the rich history of gondolas and gondoliers, providing insights about the nearby attractions as you float along.
Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat & the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history.
For an exclusive adventure, book a private gondola ride for you and your partner or friends, creating unforgettable memories in the heart of this magical city.
Options
Discount Gondola (1 seat)
Random Seat English Option: The guide will ASSIGN you the seat.
Starting point:
gondola ride, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
What's included in Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will pass trough the Gran Canal terrace of Ca Giustinian, one of the oldest Palace overlooking the Canal Grande.
Chiesa di San MoisePass-by Only
Close to San Marco Square, in front of St Moise (Moses) Church and the Gondola station, the guide will introduce you in the elegant and romantic world of the Gondolas.
Teatro La FenicePass-by Only
Once one of 7 major theatres in the city, today the Fenice is Venice’s one and only opera house. It is surely a jewel among European theatres, and began to shine from the beginning, as the best composers of the age wrote and performed their operas here, among which Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. But it was Giuseppe Verdi who is most attached to the Fenice and to Venetian memory.
Inclusions
- PRIVATE GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride WITHOUT commentary
- Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience (not included in the private option)
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: Live commentary in English, French and Spanish
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride with commentary
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION:App commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian
- Gondola Gallery: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola (not included in the private option)
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 20 minutes introduction to the gondola experience
- Hotel pickup
- Audio devices
- Earphones
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
- The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
- The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather
- The guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-devices
- The live commentary will be only in English, French, Spanish and Italian. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.
- The live commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight. - The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded) - The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather - The guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-devices - The live commentary will be only in English, French, Spanish and Italian. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices. - The commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION