Venice Gondola Ride Through the Heart of the City

30 minutes

Easy

Venice Shared Gondola Ride: Grand Canal, Santa Maria della Salute & Hidden Canals Description

Experience the magic of Venice on a romantic 30-minute shared gondola ride through the city's most beautiful waterways.

Your experience begins at the Tour Shop in Campo San Zaccaria, where you will exchange your voucher before walking a short distance to the gondola boarding point.

Step aboard a traditional Venetian gondola and glide along the spectacular Grand Canal, admiring the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Continue through the charming hidden canals of the San Marco district, passing under picturesque bridges and alongside elegant historic palaces. Along the way, you'll also see the famous Teatro La Fenice, one of Italy's most celebrated opera houses, from a unique perspective on the water.

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, discover corners of Venice inaccessible on foot, and capture unforgettable photos as your gondolier takes you through centuries of history and romance.

The ride ends at the Gondoliers' Station, just a short walk from the starting point.

Whether you're visiting Venice for the first time, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for an authentic Venetian experience, this classic gondola ride is a must-do and one of the city's most iconic attractions.

What's included?
    • Audioguide to use on your device
    • A shared gondola ride experience  (This experience takes place on a shared traditional Venetian gondola. Each gondola can accommodate up to 5 passengers, so you may share the ride with other guests. Seating is arranged by the gondolier to ensure the proper balance and comfort of everyone on board. Sharing the gondola is a wonderful way to enjoy one of Venice's most iconic experiences while taking in the beauty of the city's canals together.)
    Exclusions
      • Pick up in the hotel
      • No live guide on board the gondola
      Please note
      • Public transportation nearby
      • The meeting point is at the Tour Shop, located in Campo San Zaccaria 4683, directly opposite the church.
      • Important: Please Arrive Early. We kindly ask all guests to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. This gives us enough time to convert your booking into a ticket and guide you to the departure area. As the experience starts promptly and cannot be interrupted, guests who arrive late will unfortunately not be able to join once the tour has begun.
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Infant seats unavailable
      What to bring