Venice: Traditional Shared Gondola Ride

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Experience a half-hour gondola ride that takes you to the heart of Venice as you admire its historic sites as they were meant to be seen.

Highlights

  • Experience Venice from the water on a Venetian gondola ride
  • Glide along some small canals in the area of San Marco
  • Admire palaces and iconic bridges
  • Amazing photo opportunity

Description

Embark on an enchanting gondola ride and admire elegant canal-side palaces, unique bridges, and the magic atmosphere only found in Venice. Meet your gondolier in their distinctive blue and white striped shirt and head along the hidden channels of Venice on a 30-minute ride. Considered one of the most beautiful and elegant boats on earth, experience the traditional Venetian gondola. Pass palaces, glide under city bridges, and make your way onto the Grand Canal for the best views. Marvel at the Salute Church from this wide and iconic waterway.

Includes

Ride on a traditional Venetian gondola Boarding assistance

Important Information

  • This is a shared gondola (up to 5 passengers per gondola)
  • No refund is available for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour also operates in the rain, although in the case of exceptionally high tide or heavy rains the tour might be cancelled and refunded
  • It is possible that someone would not be seated in the desired place next to their partner, due to organizational and weight distribution
  • Customers who choose the 'Random Seat' option may be placed on different gondolas. For customers who wish to sit together, please book accordingly
  • The ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on how busy the canals are. The duration of the ride is up to the Gondolier.
  • Please note that in case of high tide, gondolas might not be able to complete the itinerary that passes underneath the Bridge of Sighs and an alternative route will be provided • Please note that the gondolier is not a tour guide, he's not required to speak your language, nor to sing or give additional information.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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