Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Tour with Live Commentary
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2,607 Ratings
Venezia
Experience the enchanting canals of Venice on a gondola tour with live commentary. Glide along the Grand Canal, explore hidden passages, and learn the secrets of the city's palaces and landmarks.
Duration: 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ombra del Leone - We will pass trough the Gran Canal terrace of Ca Giustinian, one of the oldest Palace overlooking the Canal Grande.
What's Included
  • Private gondola ride for 30 minutes, no commentary included.
  • Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes with commentary.
  • Live commentary available in Italian, English, French, and Spanish for gondola rides.
  • App-based commentary in German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian for gondola rides.
  • 20-minute introduction to the gondola experience included in shared rides.
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup
  • Audio devices
  • Earphones
Additional Information

Embark on a gondola journey through the canals of Venice, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who reveals the tales and mysteries of the surrounding magnificent palaces. Be navigated along the Grand Canal by your professional gondolier.

Your skilled gondolier will steer you through Venice’s secluded passages and waterways that can only be accessed by gondola, while you marvel at the stunning Venetian scenery.

Traverse under bridges that have stood the test of time, and behold the iconic Grand Canal, the magnificent Palaces, the Fenice Opera House, the Santa Maria Della Salute Church, and so much more. It’s as if you’ve stepped into a storybook as you uncover the true spirit of Venice.

Your guide will share with you the captivating history of the gondola and its rowers! While on board, you’ll hear stories about the palaces, churches, and landmarks that surround you. You’ll also hear tales that only the local Venetians know!

For an intimate experience, book the private gondola and cherish a ride exclusive to you and your loved ones!

  • 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 and Italian. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.
  • The live commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION
  • 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
Location
gondola ride
Calle larga de l'Ascension
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_g
Jun 13, 2024
Wonderful! - Excellent all around. Wish the gondola ride was longer. Enjoyed the surround history. A nice ending.
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Mikel_p
Jun 12, 2024
Great tour to experience a gondola - Great experience here in Venice! They take you on a quiet and relaxing ride under bridges and through the town. We loved it!
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Karlie_m
Jun 11, 2024
Recommended for all. - A short walking tour was given with commentary before the actual gondola ride. Our Venetian tour guide was energetic and knowledgeable. No commentary was given on the actual gondola ride. Reasonable price.
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Susan_s
Jun 11, 2024
Wonderful time - Just the whole experience in being with my daughter, relaxing and beautiful. Met nice people and the gondola dude was nice
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Andrea_r
Jun 12, 2024
It was ok - We got the Gondola Experience, but it was great. The drivers were yelling at each other the whole time, laughing, perhaps at the expense of the costumers haha it was hard to know. They were not very friendly at all. We were not expecting much and feel we over paid. There are many stands waiting to get you on a Gondola, maybe those are better experiences.
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Jamie_k
Jun 11, 2024
Disappointing - I thought this was a gondola ride with commentary. It was a walk through a couple alley ways talking about Venice/gondala and then a short ride. The gondaleer was on his phone part of the time and barely paddling. Several gondolas passed us. I wouldn’t recommend this to a friend. I only gave 3 stars due to the guide leading us to the ride. This is my 2nd time in Venice and my first gondola ride was much better.
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Taylor_m
Jun 11, 2024
Average experience. Sites were beautiful - The meeting place was easy to find. Our guide was friendly. We had a little commentary while walking to the boats, but none on the boat. Instructions for after we’re vague.
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Astrid_c
Jun 12, 2024
disappointing for amount spent! - Very overpriced, tour was half the time as promised and our gondolier was rude. Myself and my friend asked him some questions and he responded with obnoxious remarks
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Biren_z
Jun 12, 2024
Bit of a sham - It’s a bit of a sham honestly.. they promise you the “grand canal” tour but hardly take you to the grand canal citing weather issues, wind etc.. for us it was a 20 min or so gondola ride mostly within the canals.. go for the experience if you must but totally avoidable
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Satish_d
Jun 12, 2024
Nightmare Gandola experience - My expectations were very high but completely ruined by my actual experience. We were given number 8 initially and was a wonderful looking Gandola. But in the last minute, for no reason changed it to number 9, which was a completely run down Gandola with weathered down seats. My family and I felt very insulted. In addition, the gandolier constantly was yapping loudly in Italian, preventing us from enjoying the scenary. He sounded very angry and loud, making us very nervous.
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