Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™ Discount Tickets

Overview

Experience the magic of Venice on a Gondola Ride through its enchanting canals. With just 5 guests and the gondolier on board, enjoy a more intimate and exclusive way to discover the city from the water. As you glide beneath centuries-old bridges, along the Grand Canal, and past breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Basin and San Giorgio Island, your guide brings Venice to life with stories and insights about its palaces, landmarks, and rich history. The guided experience continues at the Gondola Gallery, where your guide reveals the history, craftsmanship, and traditions of Venice’s iconic gondola, shows you the only original gondola displayed in section, and leads you through a unique 3D journey across Venice through the centuries.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

Russian-AUDIO

Russian-WRITTEN

Japanese-AUDIO

Japanese-WRITTEN

English-GUIDE

Italian-AUDIO

Italian-WRITTEN

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Gondola Gallery: guided visit through the history, traditions, and craftsmanship of the gondola

Private Gondola Ride Option: 30-minute gondola ride with app commentary only

During the gondola ride, commentary is broadcast via radio, as guests admire Venice’s palaces.

Journey in the past by Gondola 3D Experience (not included in the private option)

30-minute Gondola Ride (approx.)

Skip the line service

App commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian

20-minute introduction to the gondola experience

Exclusion

Hotel pickup

Audio devices

Earphones

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.

The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)

The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather

The live commentary will be only in English, French and Spanish. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.

Private Gondola Ride - In-App Commentary Only

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

The gondolier serves as the driver of the gondola, providing rowing and navigation services throughout the ride.