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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
The traditional gondola ride with live musical accompaniment along the Grand Canal and the smaller canals around San Marco is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Venice. Departing from Santa Maria del Giglio, you will sail along the Grand Canal and discover the historic center of Venice from a new perspective, admiring the beauty of ancient buildings and hidden, enchanting views. A singer aboard one of the gondolas adds a special touch with their serenade, making the experience even more magical at sunset. This shared tour with other passengers offers a unique opportunity to experience the romantic atmosphere and rich cultural heritage of Venice, creating unforgettable memories as you glide through the serene waters of the city.
What's included
Gondola ride on the Grand Canal and some smaller canals
Musical accompaniment with a singer aboard one of the gondolas
Transport
Food and drink
What to expect
Canal Grande
30m
The Grand Canal is the main waterway of Venice, Italy, winding through the city in a path of about 3.8 km. This majestic canal, shaped like an inverted S, is lined with more than 170 historic buildings, many of which date from the 13th to the 18th centuries. The palaces and churches along the Grand Canal showcase a mix of architectural styles, including Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance, reflecting the wealth and history of Venice as a center of trade and culture.
The Grand Canal is crossed by four main bridges: the Rialto Bridge, the Academy Bridge, the Scalzi Bridge, and the modern Constitution Bridge. Each of these bridges offers spectacular views and is a prime observation point for admiring the constant traffic of gondolas, vaporettos (Venice's water buses), and other vessels that navigate the canal daily.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Alilaguna Ticket Office in San Marco (in front of the Royal Gardens)
End point
Alilaguna Ticket Office in San Marco (in front of the Royal Gardens)
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Newborns should sit on an adult's lap
Gondola departure times may vary at the discretion of the gondoliers.
It may happen that once you have checked in you still have to wait (maximum 1 hour) beyond the requested time.
Please leave a Whatsapp number where you will be contacted by our support once you have booked the tour with us
If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 10:00am time slot and ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm or 5:00pm.
Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
