Venice Gondola Ride

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Experience Highlights

Discover Venice from its most authentic perspective with this shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal and some of its quieter canals. A must-do experience to soak up the city's charm as you gaze at palaces, churches and historic sites from the water.

Before boarding, you'll enjoy an introductory walking tour to learn more about the tradition of the gondolas and the gondoliers. In addition, the experience is completed with access to a gallery dedicated to the gondola, a virtual experience and a digital map to discover what Venice was like in centuries gone by.

  • Experience the classic gondola ride in Venice with a tour of the Grand Canal.
  • Complete the experience with a guided introduction, gallery and digital content.
  • Enjoy one of the most iconic images of the city from the water.

What’s included

  • 30-minute shared gondola ride
  • 20-minute introductory walking tour prior to boarding
  • Preliminary explanation on the history of gondolas and gondoliers
  • Access to the mobile application with route commentary

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Step by Step

This gondola ride in Venice is an ideal way to discover the city from its canals and enjoy one of its most emblematic traditions. The experience begins with a 20-minute introductory walking tour, during which you will learn about the history of the gondola, the figure of the gondolier and some interesting facts about this unmistakable symbol of Venice.

You will then board a shared gondola for a 30-minute ride along the Grand Canal and other smaller waterways. During the ride you will admire some of the most representative sights of the city, such as the La Fenice area, Mozart's House, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana, the surroundings of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and views towards the San Marco basin.

In addition to the walk itself, this activity includes elements that greatly enrich the visit. You will receive access to a mobile app with commentary on the tour and a QR code to download a digital map showing what Venice was like between the Middle Ages and the 18th century, a very attractive way to compare the city today with its past.

The experience is completed with the Gondola Gallery, where you will discover how these traditional boats are made through original tools and a detailed cross-section, and with a virtual reality experience that will allow you to travel through historic Venice. It's a very complete proposal for those looking for more than just a gondola ride.

Reviews

4.7
· 1256 Reviews
  • A
    A.
    5
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    Very pleasant.
  • F
    F.
    4
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    I found the walk very pleasant, although it was a bit short. Despite this, I enjoyed it very much and I found it a very complete experience to get to know Venice a little better.
  • J
    J.
    5
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    A beautiful walk.
  • M
    M.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    A great experience in Venice, the whole ride was very beautiful and the atmosphere in the gondola was super nice. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Venice.
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