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.

Itinerary

Start Point

The gondola landing stage is located next to the Bauer Palazzo Hotel in Campo St.…

Stop 1

We will pass trough the Gran Canal terrace of Ca Giustinian, one of the oldest…

Stop 2

Close to San Marco Square, in front of St Moise (Moses) Church and the Gondola…

Stop 3

Once one of 7 major theatres in the city, today the Fenice is Venice’s one…

Stop 4

The most beautiful road in the world”, this is how the Grand Canal is known…

Stop 5

Here, as you come into the Grand Canal you admire the church of the Madonna…

Stop 6

Punta della Dogana separates the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal. For its strategic location…

Stop 7

You will have a view of the Island of san Giorgio Maggiore, with its beautiful…

Stop 8

At the end you will enjoy a wonderful overview of Saint Mark’s Square. This is…

Stop 9

The Gondola Gallery is a unique place to discover the history, craftsmanship, and traditions of…

End Point

The gondola landing stage is located next to the Bauer Palazzo Hotel in Campo St.…

What’s included

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

Additional Information

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Important Information

Please carefully check the title and inclusions of the option booked, as not all options include all services.

– 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 guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-devices
– The live commentary will be only in English, French, Spanish. The commentary in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.
– The commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION
– SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION (if option is selected): 20 minutes walking introduction to the gondola experience and 30 minutes shared gondola ride

Age Policy

Infant: 0–1 years · Adult: 2–99 years

Specification: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™

Duration	1 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 25 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Features	Audio Guide
Boat Type	Gondola, Gondola Cruises
Activities	History & Culture
Language	Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Tour Type	Shared