Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal with Audio Guide

A chance to glide past top Venetian landmarks with audio commentary through an app

3.9 · Good(392 reviews)
Free cancellation available
Skip the Line
Duration: 1 hour

On this gondola ride, you’ll have a chance to see the highlights of the Grand Canal such as Mozart’s House, Desdemona’s House and Le Fenice Theater. Along the way, you’ll listen to audio commentary through an app, so you’ll learn about the history of the sights you’ll see.

You’ll also glide past the Salute Church, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection (a museum of important 20th century European and American art), and several Venetian palaces such as Ca’Loredan, Ca’Dolfin and Palazzo Grimani.

Before the tour finishes, you’ll pass by Punta de la Dogana, small romantic bridges and hidden waterways. You'll then finish the experience in front of Campo San Moisè.

Why Visit

  • A romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal
  • Pass by regal palaces, museums and bridges
  • Audio commentary available in nine languages
  • Insights into the history of Venice's landmarks

What's included

  • Skip-the-line shared gondola ride for 25–30 minutes
  • Multilingual assistance for embarking
  • Mobile app with audio commentary in nine languages

Restrictions

  • This activity isn't suitable for people with reduced mobility.
  • This activity might be canceled due to bad weather.
  • Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.
  • If the maximum of 5 participants is reached, you'll be offered a new date or full refund option.

Additional information

Please note that this experience is not private. It is a shared tour.

The seats will be assigned by the gondolier based on passenger weights.

The tour can be canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions. In such situations, you will be provided with a full refund.

Please note that the app will not use up data as it runs on GPS only. You will receive the app and the QR code at the time of booking. Please follow the instructions to download the app. You will then receive further guidance from the staff at the meeting point.

Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Location

Meeting point
Venice Tours Assistance (News stand in San Marco), Calle larga de lAscension 1257, Venice
Arrive at the Venice Tours Assistance Point, located in Calle Larga Ascensione, at St. Mark's Square. The assistance point is the big gray news-stand between Poste Italiane and Fendi boutique. Poste Italiane is a post office with a sign that has 'VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT' written on it. The staff will be holding a signboard with 'Gondola Tour' written on it. Please arrive at the meeting point ten minutes before the departure time.

User ratings

3.9 · Good(392 reviews)
Good value
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