Grand Canal by gondola with commentary
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Explore the city of Venice onboard an authentic gondola. Your gondolier will take through quiet waterways, romantic corners and small picturesque bridges. You will discover the main Venetian attractions and some marvels hidden among these smalls’ canals.During your lovely journey, you will admire Desdemona’s House and Mozart’s House passing by the magnificent La Fenice Theatre, Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” and reaching the most famous watercourse of the world: the Grand Canal. Here you will cherish the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Salute Church and some of the stunning Venetian palaces that run along the canal like Ca’Dolfin, Ca’Loredan, Grimani Palace and many others. You will see also Punta de la Dogana and then you will return in the labyrinth of canals making your way back to the start point in front of Campo San Moisè. An unforgettable experience to discover this wonderful city!Enjoy the first and only tour on a gondola with commentary, in 9 different languages! A personal app will accompany you during this unforgettable experience, telling histories and tales of the palaces and attractions of the itinerary! Download it, put the earphones and enjoy this charming gondola ride!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.
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Free cancellation
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an hour
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, ChineseImportant information
Accessibility:
* The gondola is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
Know in advance:
* You may opt for a daytime ride or a 7 pm evening ride
* The ride is not private. Each gondola can accommodate a maximum 5 people
* The seat aboard will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight
* The itinerary could be changed or postponed in case of wind or bad weather. If you can't join the ride for these reasons, you will receive a full refund
* The live commentary is in English, French, Spanish and Italian
* The commentary by mobile app (to download on a mobile device) is in German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese and Hindi
* This app won't use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only. You will receive the app and the QR code at the moment of reservation. Follow the instructions to download the app and log in to download at the meeting point with the staff
* Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it, please visit the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia