Venice: Small Group Shared Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal
ID: GYG221382-380640
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Experience an enchanting gondola ride along the most beautiful part of the Grand Canal and its hidden waterways. Listen to an in-app commentary as you admire the views.
Feel the essence of Venice as you explore hidden and picturesque waterways near the Grand Canal with a gondola ride. Listen to in-app commentary to learn more about the city as you admire the sights.
Start your activity by meeting the host, who will explain some curiosities about the history of gondolas and gondoliers. Get free access to an app with commentary of your itinerary on the gondola.
As you enjoy the beauties of the Grand Canal, admire the marvelous Palaces such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, the Gritti Palace, the Salute Church, the Punta della Dogana.
Discover the worldwide-famous La Fenice Theatre and the Mozart House along the romantic and hidden waterways. At the end of your ride, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Saint Mark’s Basin with San Giorgio Island.
Be welcomed back by your host who will be waiting to hear about your experience and provide you with a 10% discount for your next purchase on GetYourGuide.
Highlights
- Enjoy a shared gondola experience on a gondola with reduced capacity of maximum 4 people
- Glide on the canals and relax as your gondolier takes you through the Grand Canal
- Listen to the in-app commentary of your itinerary
- Discover secret canals reachable only by gondola
- Learn about the gondola and gondoliers from a dedicated host
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is not private. Gondola may be shared with other guests - maximum 4 people onboard
• Seats aboard cannot be chosen and will be assigned by the gondolier based on guests' weight
• The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
• You can choose a physical map of the itinerary instead of the app
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your host at the newspaper stand right outside St. Mark Square, close to the Correr Museum entrance. Facing the Poste Italiane (Post Office) with Museo Correr to your back, look to the left and you’ll see a grey newspaper stand selling souvenirs and newspapers. The local partner’s staff will wait for you by the newsstand, holding a sign with “GetYourGuide Gondola Tour” written on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
