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Grand Canal: Romantic Gondola Ride With App Commentary

45 minutes

Very easy

Embark on a thrilling gondola journey through the enchanting waterways of Venice, where hidden stories and secrets known exclusively to locals come alive! Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure unlike any other.

In a short introductory walking tour your tour guide will tell you the fascinating history of the gondola and the gondoliers! On board you will then learn all about the palaces, churches and attractions around you. You will also discover some of the tales known only to Venetians!

Admire the main Venice Highlights as the Mozart’s House, Fenice Opera House, the imposing Grand Canal with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and San Giorgio’s Island.

At the end, you will enjoy a breathtaking overview of Piazza San Marco with the Doge’s Palace overlooking the basin!

During this amazing gondola tour, you will have constantly before your eyes the most beautiful and suggestive views of Venice.

At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.  You can compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they appeared in different eras compared to today. Imagine that the Rialto Bridge was once a drawbridge and the Doge's Palace was once an authentic medieval castle!

Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality at the Yard of Venice Gallery and 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.

What's included?
    • 20-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
    • 30-minute shared gondola ride
    • Live guide explaining the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers before boarding the gondola in English, French, Spanish and Italian
    • Commentary via app on board the gondola in: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian.
    • Access to the mobile app with a QR Code to see Venice in the past.
    • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
    • The Yard of Venice Gallery: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • The price is per person.
        • The price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy its own seat in the gondola
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or persons with reduced mobility
        • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
        • Live commentary is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian before boarding the gondola.
        • Gondola Ride Commentary  in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian will be provided by a mobile application to be downloaded on personal devices (smartphones, tablets)
        • A smartphone or tablet is required to use the commentary on the mobile app
        • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
        • Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)


        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded).
        • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes