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A gondola with passengers navigates a narrow canal lined with historic buildings and flower-laden balconies in Venice. A canal in Venice at sunset, with historical buildings lining the water and a domed church in the background. Boats are in the canal. A gondolier navigates a canal with a group of tourists in Venice, passing under a stone bridge, surrounded by colorful buildings. A gondolier rows a gondola with passengers on a canal in front of historic buildings, including a tall tower and church. A person in a striped shirt and vest is steering a gondola with an oar on clear, reflective water.
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Venice: Gondola Ride with Live Commentary

See Venice the right way – from a gondolier-powered gondola!

  1. Duration 50mins

  2. Audio guide

    Hindi, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese

  3. Live guide English, French, Spanish

  4. Max group size 5

Included

  • 30-minute shared gondola ride
  • 20-minute introduction to gondola history before boarding
  • Assistance at the meeting point
  • Access to the Gondola Gallery
  • Downloadable audio guide
  • Live guide

Meeting Point

Venice Tours, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124, Venice

Landmarks you'll see

  • St Mark's Square
  • Teatro La Fenice
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Take a tour of Venice's world-renowned canals in one of the famous, typical gondolas! Your stripy-shirted gondolier will whisk you up and down the floating city's most secluded waterways before joining the famed Grand Canal for a tour of the most unmissable landmarks and sightseeing hotspots.

As you sit back and relax, you can take in highlights like the Mozart House, the all-enduring La Fenice Theater, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Naturally, you'll also get unbeatable views of heavyweights like the Palazzo Ducale and St. Mark's bell tower.

Visit the Gondola Gallery to learn how Venice’s famous boats are made. See original tools, a gondola cross-section, and examples of traditional craftsmanship. Then, take a virtual gondola ride through the canals of Venice and learn about the city’s history and traditions.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
  • Show your smartphone voucher to the staff
  • The audio digital guide will be provided at the meeting point
  • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather

How to reach the meeting point

  • With the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches
  • Find the Olivetti Museum and turn right, passing under the archways
  • Cross the small bridge and continue straight to Campo San Gallo
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Getting to the Meeting Point:

  • Vaporetto: line 1, get off at San Marco Vallaresso. Proceed to the end of Calle Vallaresso, turn right and continue walking until you arrive at a colonnade, under which you can find the entrance of Museo Correr
  • On foot (from Saint Mark's Square): With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr at your back and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, look on the left and you will see a big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers): that one is the Venice Tours Assistance Point.
  • The newsstand is between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office). The staff will wait for you there with a sign “GONDOLA TOUR”
  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date

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