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Venice: Traditional Shared Gondola Ride

3.9  / 5
1824 reviews
Activity provider:Gray Line Venice - Park Viaggi
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Venice: Traditional Shared Gondola Ride

Activity provider:Gray Line Venice - Park Viaggi
3.9  / 5
1824 reviews

From US$ 34.87 per person

The gondola is a symbol of Venice, as emblematic of the famous city of canals as it is mysterious in its origins. Experience a half-hour gondola ride that takes you to the heart of Venice as you admire its historic sites as they were meant to be seen.

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Duration 30 minutes
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Host or greeter
Italian, French, German, Spanish, English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience Venice from the water on a Venetian gondola ride
  • Glide along some small canals in the area of Campo San Moisè
  • Pass by La Fenice Theater, admire palaces and iconic bridges
  • Enjoy time on the Grand Canal facing the Salute Church
Full description

Embark on an enchanting gondola ride and admire elegant canal-side palaces, unique bridges, and the magic atmosphere only found in Venice. Pass highlights, including La Fenice Theater and the Salute Church.

Meet your gondolier in their distinctive blue and white striped shirt and head along the hidden channels of Venice on a 30-minute ride. Considered one of the most beautiful and elegant boats on earth, experience the traditional Venetian gondola.

Sail along the narrow canals of the Campo San Moisè and admire La Fenice Theater from the water. Pass palaces, glide under city bridges, and make your way onto the Grand Canal for the best views. Marvel at the Salute Church from this wide and iconic waterway.

Includes
  • Ride on a traditional Venetian gondola
  • Boarding assistance
  • Commentary
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Musicians
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Please meet at Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post Office behind Saint Mark’s Square. Look for the staff at the meeting point that is holding a GONDOLA TOUR sign.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  •  On the 6:40 PM departure, the gondola maximum capacity is four people
  • This is a shared gondola (up to 5 passengers per gondola)
  • Infants up to 2 years of age can ride for free only if seated on a parent's lap
  • No refund is available for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour also operates in the rain, although in the case of exceptionally high tides or heavy rains the tour might be cancelled by the organizer, with a full refund provided
  • It is possible that someone would be not seated in the desired place next to their partner, due to organizational and weight distribution
  • The ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on how busy the canals are. The duration of the gondola ride is up to the discretion of the Gondolier.
  •  Please note that the gondolier is not a tour guide, he's not required to speak your language, nor to sing or give additional information.

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3.9 /5

based on 1824 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.1/5
  • Service
    3.9/5
  • Organization
    3.8/5

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Giro suggestivo tra i canali più nascosti di Venezia, circondati da palazzi stupendi, in una città unica al mondo. Il giro comincia a pochi passi da San Marco e dura circa mezz'ora, prima tra i canali più stretti per poi sfociare nel grandioso Canal Grande con il ponte di Rialto a pochi metri. Il nostro gondoliere Mario è stato simpatico, professionale e gentilissimo. Un'esperienza che si ricorda tutta la vita

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September 28, 2020

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Silvia – ItalyVerified booking

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You get what you pay for, it was a really enjoyable experience but the gondolier didn't talk throughout the whole ride so if you want more. If a guide it might be best booking a different type of gondola ride but for me this was ideal as I was a solo traveller and its great value for money!

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August 6, 2020

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Sam – United KingdomVerified booking

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We went at 5.15 for a 5.30 ride A little busy but well organised and for what we paid great value for money We meandered the small waterways and came into the Grand Canal to be greeted by beautiful light and the Santa Maria Our Gondolieri was friendly and told us a few interesting facts We were very lucky My daughter, husband and I loved it for a first experience maybe another time we’d treat ourselves to a private trip A must do in Venice

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