30 Minutes Enchanting Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal in Venice
Overview
Without riding in a gondola, the city's iconic mode of transportation, you cannot say that you have truly visited Venice. Enjoy an enchanting, shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the inner canals of Venice. Allow yourself to be seduced by the beautiful Venice, which has its own rhythm. Explore it by strolling through the winding streets or the canals, or even better, by a Gondola ride.
What's Included
- 30 minutes Gondola Ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance tickets to the attractions
- No guide on board the gondola
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Start your Gondola Ride by boarding from the gondola station Bacino Orseolo, located behind Piazza San Marco. The tour continues until it reaches the Grand Canal by traveling along the smaller, more picturesque canals, such as Rio dei Barcaroli, where Mozart's home is, and Rio dell'Ovo.
From there, on the right you will see the magnificence of the Rialto Bridge, which is the oldest bridge across the canal and on the left, you will see important buildings such as Ca' Farsetti, seat of the city hall, and Palazzo Grimani ,seat of the Court of Appeal. The tour continues to Rio San Luca where you can see Ponte del Teatro, the bridge between the façade of the church of San Luca and that of the Rossini cinema and Ponte di San Paternian, the bridge connects Campo Manin to Calle San Paternian. There you will see Palazzo Manin, residence of the last Doge of Venice Ludovico Manin, which is now the Bank of Italy's headquarters.
This tour will end again at the same boarding point, it’ll be a hassle free and not overwhelming tour. Share this wonderful experience with the people closet to you and discover this enchanted city with our Gondola tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Each gondola only accommodates a maximum of 5 people.
- In the event of adverse weather conditions, the tour may vary in duration or itinerary
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded)
- Note that smoking is not allowed on the boat
- It is not possible to bring bulky baggage of more than 16 litres in size onto the boat
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on 30 Minutes Enchanting Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal in Venice?
A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023
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Activity code: C-158620P47
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 30 minutes Gondola Ride.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions.
- No guide on board the gondola.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 30 Minutes Enchanting Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal in Venice is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 30 Minutes Enchanting Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal in Venice will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 30 minutes Gondola Ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entrance tickets to the attractions
- No guide on board the gondola
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is not wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Each gondola only accommodates a maximum of 5 people.
- In the event of adverse weather conditions, the tour may vary in duration or itinerary
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded)
- Note that smoking is not allowed on the boat
- It is not possible to bring bulky baggage of more than 16 litres in size onto the boat
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of two guests to run
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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