Venice Gondola Tours

Discover Venice's enchanting waterways on a traditional gondola with the flexibility to choose a ride that suits you best.

• Gondolier-assigned seating is ideal for solo travelers. Select a historic route under the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the Doge's Palace to its prisons!
• Want to share a ride with your travel buddies? Select the guaranteed seating options to ensure you're in the same boat.
• Hear the legends behind all the Venetian landmarks you will pass with live bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages.
• Marvel at the domes of Santa Maria della Salute, the waterfront entrance of the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum, and more.

Inclusions

• 20 or 30-min shared gondola ride in Venice
• Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier
• Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (if selected)
• Seating guaranteed in the same gondola (if selected)
• Live commentary in English and Italian (if selected)
• Digital app audio commentary in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French & Hindi (if selected)

Exclusions

• Headphones (ensure you bring your own)

• Tip: This experience starts just around the corner from St. Mark's Basilica. Combine your visits and tick off 2 bucket list items in 1 day!
• Please note that the ride includes a 20-min introduction and the entire experience could last up to 50 mins total, depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

An intimate experience with your chosen crew! Peacefully unravel the meandering canals of Venice on a private gondola.

• Fancy an exclusive getaway with loved ones? The opportunity to snap away at stunning waterfront architecture? Look no further.
• Pass by the glamorous Fenice Theater and the white stone Rialto Bridge – the oldest of its kind spanning the Grand Canal.
• This private ride is perfect for families with little ones, small friend groups, or simply two lovers on a quiet escape!

Inclusions

• 30-minute gondola ride in Venice
• Private group of up to 5 guests per gondola

• Tip: Look out for the impressive external spiral staircase at Contarini del Bovolo Palace, near St. Mark's Square.
• Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on weather and canal traffic.
• The ride will only be canceled in case of extreme weather conditions or a gondolier strike.
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Lovers in tune, have a pitch-perfect romance on this harmonious gondola cruise through the floating city of Venice.

• Sprinkle a bit of magic onto your date with that special someone as you’re serenaded by a live singer and musician!
• Sway to the medley as you find hidden gems in liquid Venetian alleys – like the quaint limestone Bridge of Sighs over the Rio del Palazzo.
• Keep an eye out for the mesmerizing façade of Ca' d'Oro, a Gothic palace-turned-art museum along the Grand Canal.

Inclusions

• 30-minute gondola ride in Venice
• Live singer aboard one of the gondolas
• Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier

• Tip: Embrace the Venetian lifestyle and go for a traditional aperitivo after your gondola ride. Join the locals at a canal-side bar for cicchetti (Venetian tapas)!
• The serenade performers will board a gondola in the center of the row so everyone can hear the music. Musicians may not be on every gondola.
• Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Take a guided tour of one of the most famous landmarks in Venice & enjoy a gondola ride after.

• Get priority access to St. Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its rich history and architectural beauty during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
• Admire intricate Byzantine mosaics, domes, and marble columns as your expert guide enthralls you with fascinating stories of this cultural icon.
• Enjoy a classic Venetian gondola ride and glide along canals to experience the city from its famous waterways.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Guide tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
• Gondola ride along Venice’s canals and waterways
• Expert English-speaking local guide

Exclusions

• Transportation
• Meals
• Gratuities

• Your tickets guarantee priority access to St. Mark's Basilica but there might be a short wait at security.
• Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when you visit the basilica as it is a religious site.
• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons. Therefore, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner(s).
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy some of Venice's best sights on foot and by boat, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge and Fenice Theater.

• Gain fascinating insights on Venetian history and culture on a walking tour along iconic churches, bridges, and shopping streets.
• Then, glide through the canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, admiring majestic palaces and historic buildings lining its banks.
• Take a leisurely break in-between to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. Indulge in local delicacies or capture memorable photos.

Inclusions

• 2-hour walking tour of Venice
• Expert English, Italian, Spanish, German or French-speaking guide
• 30-minute shared gondola ride

• Tip: Take advantage of spectacular photo ops as you get remarkable views of Doge's Palace and St. Marks’ Bell Tower.
• This activity includes a shared gondola ride of up to 5 people. Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons.
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore the best of Venice as you skip the lines to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.

• Glide through historic canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, led by an expert gondolier who shares captivating stories.
• Learn all about the history of St. Mark's and the political significance of the Doge's Palace from an expert English-speaking guide.
• Pick what suits your plan; a half or full-day trip. Extend your journey into the colorful towns of Murano and Burano Islands.
• With an optional visit to the islands, be ready to immerse in the artisanal magic of glass-blowing and lace-making workshops.

Inclusions

• Full/half-day tour of Venice (as per option selected)
• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
• Expert English-speaking guide
• 30-minute shared gondola ride
• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (optional)
• Glass-blowing demonstration (optional)
• Lace-making demonstration (optional)

Half-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride
• Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
• Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island

• Tip: Take advantage of the local expert knowledge! Request your gondolier to point out the lesser-known sights along the canals.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
• Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.

Venice Gondola Ride

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.