Grand Canal Romantic Gondola Serenade in Venice
Experience a peculiar small-group gondola ride with singer and musician along the Grand Canal and romantic canals.
Our knowledgeable guide will provide a short introduction to the history and traditions of Venetian gondolas.
While you are comfortably seated on the gondola, the gondolier will take you through the labyrinth of canals where you will see enchanting sights such as La Fenice Theatre, Mozart's House, Peggy Guggenheim's Palace, Punta della Dogana and the Accademia Bridge.
Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat through original tools, a detailed cross-section, and 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 and tradition come to life around you
Options
Discount Gondola (1 seat)
Random Seat Option: The guide will ASSIGN you the seat.
What's included in Grand Canal Romantic Gondola Serenade in Venice
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canal GrandePass-by Only
“The most beautiful road in the world”, this is how the Grand Canal is known as. Gondola serenades have always been part of Venetian culture, an unchanged tradition for an unchageable city. If you look around, what you will see is almost exactly what a nobleman in the 18th century might have looked upon, and before him a Renaissance courtesan and before him a merchant in the Middle Ages.
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.
Palazzo Gritti BadoerPass-by Only
The Gritti Palace takes its name from the Gritti family, an old Venetian family, the most important member being Andrea Gritti, who was Doge of Venice in the Renaissance, and led the Venetian armies against the League of Cambrai, composed by France, Spain, Holy Roman who attempted to stop Venice’s expansionist goals in France.
Inclusions
- Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
- Singer and musician on gondola ride
- 10-minute introduction to the serenade experience
- Dinner (if option is selected)
- Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
- 30-minute approx. shared gondola ride
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
- Each gondola can hold a maximum of 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guests' weight
- The gondola serenade includes a pair of musicians (a singer and a musician) who will be boarded in one of the gondolas to perform throughout the trip; there are not musicians on each gondola; to permit all participants to listen the serenade, the musicians will board on a gondola in the centre of the row
- 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
- The gondola route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides.
- Duration may be slightly less than 30 minutes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; free under 2 years if not occupying a seat.
- Not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- **SHARED GONDOLA SERENADE (IF OPTION SELECTED)** The meeting point is at Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square **SHARED GONDOLA SERENADE WITH DINNER (IF OPTION SELECTED)** Dinner: Ai Coristi Restaurant
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tour may be postponed or refunded in case of bad weather, high/low tide, or a gondolier strike. - This is not a private tour. - The gondola route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides. - Duration may be slightly less than 30 minutes. - Each gondola holds up to 5 people; seats are assigned by the gondolier based on weight. - The singer and musician will be on a central gondola; not every gondola has performers. - Children must be accompanied by an adult; free under 2 years if not occupying a seat. - Not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. IF THE DINNER OPTION IS SELECTED - Restaurant: Ai Coristi Near Teatro La Fenice (Piscina S. Moise, 1995). After the gondola, turn left, walk to Calle Larga XXII Marzo, then right into Calle Veste. At La Fenice square, turn right into Calle Drio la Chiesa; the restaurant is on your right. - Course choices cannot be replaced; substitutions require an extra charge at the restaurant. - Special requests (candlelight, cakes, prosecco, wine, etc.) are not included. - Please inform us of any allergies or dietary intolerances.
