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Venice: Traditional Shared Gondola Ride

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The gondola is a symbol of Venice, as emblematic of the famous city of canals as it is mysterious in its origins. 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.

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Highlights

Experience Venice from the water on a Venetian gondola ride
Glide along some small canals in the area of Campo San Moisè
Pass by La Fenice Theater, admire palaces and iconic bridges
Enjoy time on the Grand Canal facing the Salute Church

Description

Embark on an enchanting gondola ride and admire elegant canal-side palaces, unique bridges, and the magic atmosphere only found in Venice. Pass highlights, including La Fenice Theater and the Salute Church. 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. Sail along the narrow canals of the Campo San Moisè and admire La Fenice Theater from the water. 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

• On the 6:30 PM departure, the gondola maximum capacity is four people
This is a shared gondola (up to 5 passengers per gondola)
Infants up to 2 years of age can ride for free only if seated on a parent's lap
No refund is available for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour also operates in the rain, although in the case of exceptionally high tides or heavy rains the tour might be cancelled by the organizer, with a full refund provided
It is possible that someone would be not seated in the desired place next to their partner, due to organizational and weight distribution
The ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on how busy the canals are. The duration of the gondola ride is up to the discretion of the Gondolier. • 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.