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Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal with Audio Guide

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

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
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 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.

Tour available in your selected language

English
French
Italian
Spanish

Audio guide available in multiple languages

Chinese
German
Japanese
Russian

Additional information

Please note that on certain dates between 18 April and 25 July 2025, registration and payment of an access contribution fee will be necessary to visit the city of Venice.

Please check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.

Please note that this is not a private tour but a shared tour.

The gondola is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities

The seats will be assigned by the gondolier based on the participants' weight.

Location

Meeting point

Venice Tours Srl (Close to St.Mark’s Square), Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, Venice, 30124
Arrive at the Venice Tours Assistance Point, located in Calle Larga Ascensione, at St. Mark's Square. The assistance point is the big gray newsstand 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.

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