Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

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CITY TOURS CO LTD
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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
19667 reviews
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Experience a gondola ride along the most beautiful part of the Grand Canal in Venice and its hidden waterways. Listen to in-app commentary as you admire the views and visit the Gondola Gallery.

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Duration 30 minutes - 1 hour
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Skip the ticket line
Host or greeter
Spanish, French, English
Optional audio guide
Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
I
Iulia – United States

From The start to finish, this was the best gondola experience we had. Our guides were punctual. Very organized. We met , received audio guides and headsets. Our local guide told us what to expect, took us on a short walking tour (10 min) and then we arrived at the gondola place. We got in, had a lovely tour on the inner canals. Due to an impending thunderstorm and agitated waters. the gondoliers were not going out on the Grand Canal. We might do another gondola ride we loved it so so much!!! Please give a small tip (8-10 euro to the gondolier! They work so hard and ours also explained what we were seeing)

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jennifer – United States

The gondolier was truly amazing. He was really kind and talked to us. We absolutely love our gondolier

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Itinerary

  • 10 starting location options:

    Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Rio dell'Orso, Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours, Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours S.r.l., Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Venice Tours Srl

  • Teatro La Fenice

  • Grand Canal

  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection

  • Santa Maria della Salute

  • Punta della Dogana

  • 11 drop-off locations:

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

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
  • Introductory walk: learn about gondolas, gondoliers, and Venice’s water heritage
  • A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal travel back in time

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.

Step inside a majestic Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians. Enter a recreated felze (gondola cabin), then embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s legendary Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you—just like a noble of the past.

Includes

  • Gondola ride, 30-minute experience
  • 15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience (not included in Gondola private option)
  • Enjoy in-app commentary during your gondola ride
  • Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR
  • Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
  • Wi-Fi at the meeting point to download the app
  • Live commentary by the gondolier
  • Headphones

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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
Likely to sell out

From $40 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5
4.1 out of 5 stars

based on 19667 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5

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Iulia – United StatesJuly 8, 2025 – Verified booking
From The start to finish, this was the best gondola experience we had. Our guides were punctual. Very organized. We met , received audio guides and headsets. Our local guide told us what to expect, took us on a short walking tour (10 min) and then we arrived at the gondola place. We got in, had a lovely tour on the inner canals. Due to an impending thunderstorm and agitated waters. the gondoliers were not going out on the Grand Canal. We might do another gondola ride we loved it so so much!!! Please give a small tip (8-10 euro to the gondolier! They work so hard and ours also explained what we were seeing)
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jennifer – United StatesJuly 4, 2025 – Verified booking
The gondolier was truly amazing. He was really kind and talked to us. We absolutely love our gondolier
5
5 out of 5 stars
T
Thanh – AustraliaJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Beatrice was a wonderful guide. the VR was a nice touch and good walking tour before going on the gondola

Product ID: 221382

Activity provider:
CITY TOURS CO LTD

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