• Ombra del Leone - The tour will pass through the Gran Canal terrace of Ca Giustinian, one of the oldest palaces overlooking the Canal Grande.
• Chiesa di San Moise - Near San Marco Square, opposite St Moise (Moses) Church and the Gondola station, the guide will introduce visitors to the elegant and romantic world of the Gondolas.
• Teatro La Fenice - Once one of the seven major theatres in the city, today the Fenice is Venice’s sole opera house. It is undoubtedly a jewel among European theatres, having shone from the start, as the best composers of the era wrote and performed their operas here, including Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini. However, it was Giuseppe Verdi who is most closely associated with the Fenice and Venetian memory.
• Canal Grande - Known as “the most beautiful road in the world,” the Grand Canal offers views that are almost identical to what an 18th-century nobleman, a Renaissance courtesan, or a medieval merchant might have seen.
• Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute - As you enter the Grand Canal, you can admire the church of the Madonna della Salute.

The first thing that strikes a viewer is the church’s imposing presence, strategically placed at the entrance of the Grand Canal, offering views of the city in every direction due to its circular shape.

Today, every 21st of November, the city celebrates the Madonna della Salute in memory of the end of the plague.

• Punta della Dogana - Punta della Dogana separates the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal. Due to its strategic location, it housed the Customs and Salt Warehouses. During the fifteenth century, the Sea Customs House, previously near the Arsenale, was moved to the western point of the Dorsoduro borough.
• San Giorgio Maggiore - Visitors will have a view of the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, featuring its beautiful Renaissance Church built by Palladio and a bell tower resembling the larger one in St Mark’s Square. The island was once known as the Island of Cypress Trees before becoming an important Benedictine monastery.
• Giardini Reali - At the end, visitors will enjoy a wonderful overview of Saint Mark’s Square. This is a spot that painters from around the world have tried to capture in its uniqueness, but it is recommended to simply sit back and take it all in.
• Gondola Gallery Bookshop - The Gondola Gallery is a unique place to explore the history, craftsmanship, and traditions of Venice’s iconic gondola. With a guide, see the only original gondola displayed in section and enjoy a unique 3D journey through Venice across the centuries.

• 30-minute gondola ride with live commentary in English, French, and Spanish
• Private gondola ride option: 30-minute ride without commentary
• App commentary available in Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian
• Gondola Gallery: Unique VR experience of Venice in the past (not included in private option)
• Journey in the past by gondola VR experience (not included in private option)

• Hotel pickup
• Audio devices
• Earphones

Embark on a magical journey through Venice with a Gondola Ride along its captivating canals. Accommodating just 5 guests plus the gondolier, this offers a more personal and exclusive way to explore the city from the water. As you glide under historic bridges, along the Grand Canal, and past stunning views of St. Mark’s Basin and San Giorgio Island, your guide will bring Venice to life with fascinating stories and insights about its palaces, landmarks, and rich history. The guided adventure continues at the Gondola Gallery, where your guide shares the history, craftsmanship, and traditions of Venice’s iconic gondola, showcases the only original gondola on display, and takes you on a unique 3D journey through Venice’s history.

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• 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 live commentary will be only in English, French and Spanish. The commentary on German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Russian will be provided by mobile app downloaded on the own devices.
• Private Gondola Ride - In-App Commentary Only
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.