The Experience
You’ll start by meeting your host near the Grand Canal, where they’ll introduce the trip and give you a bit of history about Venice's famous boats. Once you're set up with the mobile app for commentary, you'll step into the gondola and push off onto the water.
As the gondolier steers you out onto the main channel, you’ll float past major sights like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace and the Salute Church. Because you're down on the water level, you get a completely different look at the building fronts and the Punta della Dogana.
The route turns off the main strip into the quieter side canals so you can see areas around the La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House. It’s a much calmer way to get around as you navigate the narrow passages before heading back out towards the open water.
Towards the end of the trip, the boat opens out into Saint Mark's Basin, giving you a clear look across to San Giorgio Island. After landing back on solid ground, you'll head over to check out a cutaway model of a real gondola to see how the timber frames are actually put together. To wrap things up, you also get access to a virtual reality setup that lets you see what the Grand Canal looks like as the sun goes down.
What’s Included:
- Gondola ride for two on the Grand Canal and side waterways
- In-person host plus downloadable audio commentary app
- Access to the gondola craftsmanship display and VR sunset experience
- Easy booking process for an existing trip to Italy
Step aboard and see Venice straight from the water!
Important Information
The gondola may be shared with other guests (Up to 5 per Gondola)
The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride.
The meeting point is at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square. The Assistance Point is the big grey news-stand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
The Weather
The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather.
Session Length
Your gondola ride will last apporoximately 30-45 minutes.
Numbers
This voucher is for two people to enjoy the gondola ride.
Spectators
Addditonal people can join with their own voucher.
What To Wear
There is no dress code but please wear comfortable flat shoes.
Availability
Gondola rides run daily from Monday - Sunday
Location
Venice, Italy
