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Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Live Commentary

1 hour

Very easy

A Romantic Gondola Ride through the picturesque canals of Venice, with a tour guide who will tell you the secrets and stories of the fascinating palaces that surround you!

Discover one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, in the heart of St. Mark’s Square. 

Step inside the palace that once stood at the center of the Venetian Republic and explore a masterpiece where art, power, and history meet. Wander through magnificent halls, richly decorated chambers, and monumental staircases, and uncover the stories of the Doges, the secrets of the Republic, and the grandeur of one of Italy’s most extraordinary palaces. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and enter the historic prisons, where Casanova himself was once held.

Your visit is enriched by a digital audio guide created by an expert Venetian storyteller, designed to reveal the hidden details, legends, and atmosphere of this remarkable place in a clear and engaging way.

Your ticket also includes access to the former Royal Palace, now part of the Correr Museum, located just opposite the Doge’s Palace. 

This refined residence offers a fascinating journey into a different side of Venetian history. Admire Napoleon’s grand ballroom, explore the elegant apartments of Empress Sissi of Austria, and experience the charm of an imperial palace overlooking St. Mark’s Square. 

To complete your visit, relax at the museum café and enjoy one of the most exclusive views in Venice of St Mark's Square.


Refundable Tickets must be redeemed at Venice Tours Ticket Office in Calle De Le Rasse, 4536 (VE).

What's included?
    • 20-minute introduction to the gondola experience
    • 30-minute shared gondola ride
    • Professional, local guide who will explain the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers in Italian, English, Spanish and French
    • Commentary via app for German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian.
    • Access to the mobile app with a QR code to see Venice in the past.
    • Gondola Gallery: 3D-VR journey across the centuries. Discover how Gondolas are built and see a sectioned one yourself
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      Please note
        • Meeting Point   Gondola Ride Experience™ Calle San Gallo, Venezia, 30124, IT
        • The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • The price per child under the age of 2 is FREE if the child does not occupy its own seat in the gondola
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
        • The guide will be on one gondola only, the participants on the other gondolas will listen to him/her via audio devices.
        • Live commentary is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian. Commentary in German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian will be provided by a mobile application to be downloaded to personal devices (smartphones, tablets)
        • A smartphone or tablet is required to use the commentary on the mobile app
        • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
        • Pets are not allowed on board the gondola
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)


        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes