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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

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Activity provider:VENICE TOURS S.R.L.
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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Activity provider:VENICE TOURS S.R.L.
4.1  / 5
8755 reviews
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From US$ 39.47 US$ 29.60 per person

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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.

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

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a shared gondola experience on a gondola
  • Relax as your gondolier takes you through the Grand Canal
  • Listen to the in-app commentary of your itinerary
  • Discover secret canals reachable only by gondola
  • Learn about the gondola and gondoliers from a dedicated host
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.

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
  • Live commentary by the gondolier
  • Headphones
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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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
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4.1 /5

based on 8755 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    3/5

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Significantly cheaper than hiring the Gondolas on the day from street vendors. Shared with 2/3 others but still a great experience at a fraction of the cost. Also get a short walking tour over to the dock where you learn more about Venice and the history.

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September 28, 2023

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Fran – United KingdomVerified booking

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Absolutely wonderful experience. Exactly as promised - short history and then to the gondolas for 30 mins. Very professional, were caught in the rain for a bit before the ride and the guides handled that well. Still got our full time. Definitely recommend

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September 22, 2023

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Keelyn – South AfricaVerified booking

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I would have preferred the gondolier to at least speak a few words Toni’s while on the gondola. He only spoke to the other gondoliers we passed. I am glad we went on the trip but I would not recommend it to my friends. It was too commercial for my liking.

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September 21, 2023

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