Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary
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Overview
Glide through the canals of Venice on a gondola ride with a live guide who explains the stories and secrets of the fascinating palaces around you. The expert gondoliers will drive you along Venice's hidden passages and canals, reachable only by gondola, admiring the breathtaking Venetian landscape. Pass beneath centuries-old bridges and take in the famous Grand Canal with its amazing views of stunning palaces. The guide will narrate to you the fascinating history of gondolas and gondoliers! On board, you will hear all about the palaces, churches, and attractions around you. Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model. If you want to live an exclusive experience, book the private gondola and enjoy a ride with only you and your partner or friends!
Ticket Options
7 Options Available
Spanish - Guided gondola ride: $39.5
French- Guided Gondola ride: $39.5
English - Guided Gondola ride: $39.5
Italian - Guided gondola ride: $39.5
English: Guided Gondola ride: $39.9
Discount Gondola (1 seat): $31
Private Gondola Ride- No Guide: $29.8
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- PRIVATE GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride WITHOUT commentary
- Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience (not included in the private option)
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 30 minutes gondola ride with commentary
- The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola (not included in the private option)
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: Live commentary in Italian, English, French and Spanish
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION:App commentary in German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian
- SHARED GONDOLA RIDE OPTION: 20 minutes introduction to the gondola experience
What's not Included
- Hotel pickup
- Audio devices
- Earphones
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
- The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
- The itinerary may change in the event of wind or bad weather
- The guide will be only on one gondola, the participants on the others gondola will listen to her/him with the audio-devices
- The live commentary will be only in English, French, Spanish and Italian. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.
- The live commentary IS NOT included in the PRIVATE OPTION
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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