Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights.
Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola.
As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana.
Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark's Basin with San Giorgio Island.
Step inside a majestic Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice's most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians. Enter a recreated felze (gondola cabin), then embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice's legendary Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you—just like a noble of the past.
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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary
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A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice's Grand Canal travel back in time
Discover secret canals reachable only by gondola and of the Grand Canal
Enjoy a shared gondola experience on a gondola
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Product details
Experience a gondola ride along the most beautiful part of the Grand Canal in Venice and its hidden waterways. Listen to in-app commentary as you admire the views and visit the Gondola Gallery.
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What's included
15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience (not included in Gondola private option)
Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR
Enjoy in-app commentary during your gondola ride
Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
Gondola ride, 30-minute experience
Wi-Fi at the meeting point to download the app
Headphones
Live commentary by the gondolier
Eligibility
Adult: Age 2 to 99
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 10:10, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 10:10 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola)
The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected)
For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English
You may have to wait when boarding the gondola
Items recommended to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Not allowed items:
Luggage or large bags
Not suitable for:
Wheelchair users
Good to know:
For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English
The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected)
The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola)
The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
You may have to wait when boarding the gondola
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