Whispers of Venice Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Venice from the water, on the boat the city was built around. You board at Riva degli Schiavoni, beside St Mark's, and the gondolier takes you up the Grand Canal - the Basilica della Salute, the strange, crooked Ca' Dario, the low white palace that holds the Peggy Guggenheim Collection - then swings into the narrow side canals where the crowds thin out and you hear nothing but the oar. Up to five people share the gondola. Six departures a day, from late morning to the golden hour before sunset.

What's included

Gondola ride on the Grand Canal and the side canals
Online support at the time of boarding

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Guide (the gondola ride is not guided)
Music or serenade on board
Meals
Venice city access fee (contributo di accesso) of about EUR 5 per person, charged by the city on certain days to day visitors staying outside Venice. Check cda.ve.it for the dates and exemptions.

What to expect

Canal Grande
3h 30m

Ride up the Grand Canal past the Basilica della Salute, the Ca’ Dario palace and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, seeing the palace facades the way they were meant to be seen - from the water - before turning into the narrow side canals of the quieter city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Alilaguna ticket office on Riva degli Schiavoni, in front of the Royal Gardens (Giardini Reali), San Marco. Arrive 20 minutes early and show your voucher there to receive your boarding ticket. Look for the Alilaguna sign by the water.

End point

Meet at the Alilaguna ticket office on Riva degli Schiavoni, in front of the Royal Gardens (Giardini Reali), San Marco. Arrive 20 minutes early and show your voucher there to receive your boarding ticket. Look for the Alilaguna sign by the water.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The gondola ride itself lasts about 30 minutes; departure times may vary at the gondoliers’ discretion and you may wait up to 1 hour after check-in.
Each gondola takes a maximum of 5 people and is shared with other travellers. The ride is not guided and there is no music or serenade on board.
If your chosen time is unavailable you will be moved to the next available slot on the same day.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.