Grand Canal: Romantic Gondola Ride With Live Commentary & Gondola Gallery

A romantic gondola ride through the picturesque canals of Venice, with a tour guide who will tell you the secrets and stories of the fascinating palaces that surround you!

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!

During your pleasant gondola ride admire the Mozart House passing by the water entrance of the worldwide famous La Fenice Theatre proceed along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” leading into the most charming part of the Gran Canal, and admire the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Once reached the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana area have a quick unique breathtaking view of the Doges Palace and of St. Marks’ Belltower. During this amazing gondola tour you will enjoy the most beautiful 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 Gondola 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
Professional, local guide who will explain the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers in Italian, English, Spanish and French
Commentary via app for German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian.
Access to the mobile app with a QR code to see Venice in the past.
Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself

Please note

The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
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 people 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.
The guide will be on one gondola only, the participants on the other gondolas will listen to him/her via audio devices.
Live commentary is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian. Commentary in German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian will be provided by a mobile application to be downloaded to 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 or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.