Romantic Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal with Live Commentary & Gondola Gallery

1 hour

Very easy

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!

🌊✨ Venice’s Secrets by Gondola — Guided Ride & Gondola Gallery ✨🌊
Uncover the hidden stories and timeless beauty of Venice on this unforgettable gondola experience that blends tradition, history, and innovation.

Begin your journey with a short introductory walking tour as your expert guide shares the captivating history of gondolas and gondoliers — the iconic symbols of Venetian life. Discover local legends and little-known tales passed down through generations.

🛶 Gondola Ride
Climb aboard your gondola and drift through the city’s heart, guided by your gondolier and live narration. Along the way, admire the Mozart House, pass the water entrance of the world-renowned La Fenice Theatre, and glide along the serene Rio de le Ostreghe, leading you into the most picturesque stretch of the Grand Canal.

Take in the elegance of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the domes of the Salute Church, and the sweeping views from Punta della Dogana, culminating in a spectacular glimpse of St. Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace from the water.

🎥 Gondola Gallery Experience – A Journey Through Centuries on the Grand Canal
Inside a stunning hall of a Venetian palace, discover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a cross-section of a real gondola, touch a handcrafted oar, and explore the traditional techniques behind its construction. Step into a reconstructed felze (the classic gondola cabin) and enjoy a unique experience: a virtual journey along the Grand Canal through the centuries — just like a Venetian noble of the past.

Highlights:

✅ Live guided introduction with insider stories and local legends
✅ Scenic gondola ride past iconic landmarks like La Fenice and Peggy Guggenheim
✅ Incredible views of the Grand Canal, Salute Church & Doge’s Palace
✅ Gondola Gallery Experience: Discover the secrets of a gondola and relive centuries of Grand Canal history with a 3D journey

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Whether you’re a history lover, a curious traveler, or a romantic explorer, this gondola tour brings Venice’s past and present to life in the most magical way.

What's included?


    • 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
    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 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.
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes