Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

Highlights

• Enjoy a shared gondola experience on a gondola
• Listen to the in-app commentary of your itinerary
• Discover secret canals reachable only by gondola and of the Grand Canal
• Introductory walk: learn about gondolas, gondoliers, and Venice’s water heritage
• A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal travel back in time

Description

Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights. Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola. As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana. Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark’s Basin with San Giorgio Island. Step inside a majestic Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians. Enter a recreated felze (gondola cabin), then embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s legendary Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you—just like a noble of the past.

Includes

Gondola ride, 30-minute experience 15-minute walk introduction to the gondola experience (not included in Gondola private option) Enjoy in-app commentary during your gondola ride Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section Wi-Fi at the meeting point to download the app

Important Information

• The gondola may be shared with other guests depending on the option selected (maximum 5 people per gondola) The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather The 45-minute experience is composed of a 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola followed by a 30-minute gondola ride (the introduction is not included if the private option is selected) For the Bridge of Sighs Shared Gondola Ride option, the introductory walking tour to the gondola is only available in English You may have to wait when boarding the gondola

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund