Venice: Gondola Experience

Venice: Gondola Experience

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Venice: Gondola Experience

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A gondola ride is the most enchanting and unique way to explore Venice and experience its unique atmosphere

A gondola ride is the most traditional, enchanting and unique way to explore Venice and experience its unique atmosphere. A tour through the canals and inner waterways of this city which will make us feel as stepping into a far, old time, still alive and pulsing in this magic corner of the Earth. Let yourself slide along the peaceful canals of Venice, enjoying the silence away from the crowds and the picturesque views which can be admired only from this one-of-a-kind perspective. By no doubt, a tour to come into contact with the deepest side of Venice

24 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours in advance
25/30 Minutes Duration of experience

Experience

  • A 25/30 minutes ride on the traditional Venetian Gondola, shared one
  • Discover Venice from a unique perspective
  • Slide among centuries of history and picturesque views
  • Experience the deepest side of Venice
  • Amazing photography opportunities

  • 25/30 minutes ride on the Gondola
  • Boarding assistance

  • Commentary or explainations of any sort
  • Food and beverages

  • Please note that it is a shared gondola (up to 5 people for each one) so the gondola might be shared with other people
  • At 18.30 departure, 4 people per gondola max capacity
  • It may happen that someone would be not seated in the desired place next to the partner, due to organizational and weight problems
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes are advised
  • Infants up to 1 year old can ride for free if seated on their parent's lap
  • Please take some water with you particularly during hot days
  • No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers
  • The Gondola Ride will be provided rain or shine, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time)
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

Take your place on the gondola and let the local gondolier, in his distinctive blue and white striped shirt, carry you along the hidden channels of Venice on a 25/30-minute ride.

Please note it is a slow ride, of about 20 to 30 minutes from embarkation to disembarkation.



Considered one of the most beautiful and elegant boats on earth, the traditional Venetian gondola is built following unique techniques that incorporate symbolic meanings.



For example, the gondola’s multi-pronged ferro, or prow

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Highlights
  • A 25/30 minutes ride on the traditional Venetian Gondola, shared one
  • Discover Venice from a unique perspective
  • Slide among centuries of history and picturesque views
  • Experience the deepest side of Venice
  • Amazing photography opportunities
Includes
  • 25/30 minutes ride on the Gondola
  • Boarding assistance
Excludes
  • Commentary or explainations of any sort
  • Food and beverages
Essential Information
  • Please note that it is a shared gondola (up to 5 people for each one) so the gondola might be shared with other people
  • At 18.30 departure, 4 people per gondola max capacity
  • It may happen that someone would be not seated in the desired place next to the partner, due to organizational and weight problems
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes are advised
  • Infants up to 1 year old can ride for free if seated on their parent's lap
  • Please take some water with you particularly during hot days
  • No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers
  • The Gondola Ride will be provided rain or shine, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time)
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
Itinerary

Take your place on the gondola and let the local gondolier, in his distinctive blue and white striped shirt, carry you along the hidden channels of Venice on a 25/30-minute ride.

Please note it is a slow ride, of about 20 to 30 minutes from embarkation to disembarkation.



Considered one of the most beautiful and elegant boats on earth, the traditional Venetian gondola is built following unique techniques that incorporate symbolic meanings.



For example, the gondola’s multi-pronged ferro, or prow

... See more
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Customer Reviews

4.0
based on 10 verified reviews
Jul 10 2025
Great service- good communication
John Ferguson
Nov 12 2018
5* experience with value for money
Customer
Apr 15 2018
Nice, good, ok...............Please in future discount...
Customer
Nov 18 2017
Me gustó mucho, y el trato y la organización muy buenas.
Customer
Nov 18 2017
Todo bien. Lo encontramos en el lugar acordado. Solo llegaron un poco tarde al lugar de encuentro
Customer
Aug 19 2016
Great location and rate. Easy to find
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