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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary
4.1  / 516479 reviews
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Experience an enchanting gondola ride along the most beautiful part of the Grand Canal and its hidden waterways. Listen to an in-app commentary as you admire the views.

About this activity

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Duration 30 - 45 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Host or greeter
English, Italian, Spanish, French
Optional audio guide
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Russian
Private or small groups available

Experience

Itinerary

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    5 starting location options:

    Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours, Venice Tours Srl, Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Rio dell'Orso

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    Teatro La Fenice

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    Grand Canal

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    Peggy Guggenheim Collection

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    Santa Maria della Salute

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    Punta della Dogana

  • 5 drop-off locations:

    Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Rio dell'Orso, St. Mark's Square, Venice Tours Srl

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a shared gondola experience on a gondola
  • Listen to the in-app commentary of your itinerary
  • Discover secret canals reachable only by gondola and of the Grand Canal
  • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
  • The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola

Full description

Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights. Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola. As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana. Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark’s Basin with San Giorgio Island. Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model.

Includes

  • Gondola ride
  • 15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience (not included in private option)
  • Multilingual staff at the embarkation point
  • In-app commentary
  • Wi-Fi at the meeting point to download the app
  • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience (not included in the Gondola with Entertainment and private options)
  • The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola (not included in the Gondola with Entertainment and private options)
  • Live commentary by the gondolier
  • Headphones

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola)
  • The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
  • The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected)
  • For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English
  • You may have to wait when boarding the gondola

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 16479 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    3/5

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Rosalie – United StatesOctober 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Loved being in the water and seeing Venice from that perspective. Also l liked the unique design of the boat. A guide speaking in English would have enhanced the experience.
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Fiona – CanadaOctober 5, 2024  – Verified booking
nice to get on grand canal. would have liked explanation on the boat of key buildings seen.
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Zara – United KingdomOctober 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Beautiful experience and lovely gentleman who told us about Venice!
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Product ID: 221382

Activity provider:VENICE TOURS

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