Authentic Gondola Tour: Uncover the Timeless Allure of Venice's Canals

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Uncover the timeless allure of Venice’s canals with an authentic Gondola tour. Marvel at magnificent architecture, glide under bridges, and discover secret entrances to palaces. No guided tour needed for breathtaking views. Expert assistance provided. Book now!

Duration: 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Canal Grande - Flowing at the heart of Venice lies the magnificent Grand Canal, an awe-inspiring spectacle. Stretching over 2 miles in length and elegantly taking the form of a backward “S,” this iconic watercourse meanders through the city, linking captivating neighborhoods and displaying the architectural marvels of Venice.
Embark on a voyage…

What's Included

Shared gondola ride (not guided)
Multilingual assistance when boarding

What's Not Included

Drink
Food
Transport
The gondola ride is not a guided tour

Additional Information

Discover the timeless charm of Venice with a classic Gondola ride – an enchanting journey through its waterways. Begin your adventure at Campo San Moisè, board a historic vessel, and soak in the beauty of Venice. Marvel at the stunning architecture, uncover hidden entrances to palaces, and glide smoothly beneath bridges.
No guided tour is necessary to…

Location

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1256

Calle larga de l'Ascension

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure at Largo de l'Ascension 1256 - 30124 San Marco, conveniently located near the post office (situated behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco). Keep an eye out for the conspicuous "Meeting Point" indicator displayed on the wooden kiosk.

Cancellation Policy

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

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716christinek

Sep 17, 2024

Perfect for a Visit to Copenhagen - This boutique hotel is extremely well-positioned, centrally, to many key features in the old part of Copenhagen. Most are within walking distance. The location of the hotel is in a quiet area, good for sleeping and resting. Stylish in the decor, with an old-world setting, in very good condition having been renovated several years ago. My room ( Twin deluxe) was very nice, spacious for 1 person, 2 would also have ample room. One small glitch - the squeaky floor. I was told that came with the age of the building and that the sound would not carry to the neighbors. The bathroom had good storage space and the shower was hot with good pressure. The window in the bedroom opened which was a bonus as the weather was quite warm and humid towards the end of August. The breakfast was a lavish buffet with hot and cold dishes and decent coffee. There are a few eating areas so crowded rooms can be avoided. You can also relax with a drink on the terrace, in the Reception area, the courtyard or outside. The Receptionists were very polite, professional and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel, especially if it's your first time in Copenhagen.

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Federicadp1725re

Aug 24, 2023

Gondola tour - The gondola tour offers a majestic way to witness Venice's grandeur. The canals are liquid streets, and our gondola felt like a royal chariot. Passing beneath historic bridges and palatial buildings, we were transported to another era. This experience deserves a solid five stars!

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Fabioasr82

Aug 24, 2023

Romantic Gondola Ride - Venice's romantic allure truly comes to life on this gondola ride. The serene canals, the soft sounds of water, and the intimate setting make it a perfect experience for couples. Our gondolier shared interesting tidbits about the city, enhancing the romance. Five stars for an unforgettable memory!

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Emma_rei888

Aug 16, 2023

Romantic and great tour - Romantic and picturesque! Sharing a gondola with other travelers didn't diminish the charm at all. In fact, it added to the fun as we made new friends while enjoying the breathtaking views and the gondolier's melodious singing.

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Dean_s

Oct 3, 2024

Fun but understand what you are getting - This was an enjoyable time, we were a little disappointed by the fact that we thought we would each get our own gondola per booking. No where did we understand that we would be sharing the ride with others. The ride was pleasant but in future would would probably book directly with a gondola ride.

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Annemarie_b

Oct 17, 2023

Disappointed tour - The gondolier was rude and short with us, it seemed like if we asked anything we were bothering him , asked him if they have music or hats , his response was "It's not like the crap you see on YouTube"! WOW , I will not recommend this tour in the future , I would have like a guided personal tour, if I ever come back in the future

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Claire_s

Jul 23, 2024

Do NOT waste money or time.. - Waste of money. Go directly to the Alilaguna booking office and the cost is 36 € per person, less than HALF the cost I paid through this offer... and you only end up on a 20min circular route following every other damn gondola leaving at the same time. It's noisy, busy and frankly distracting as well as seriously over charged. If you want to experience a real gondola ride, book through a local contact.

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Fran_w

May 21, 2024

Viator inflated ticket price - I booked a Gondola ride through the Viator App which advertised this trip as £80.14 for a 30 minute trip without commentary and a shared boat. I thought this was expensive as some other the other trips seemed less expensive, but as my niece had already booked this trip I booked to be on the same boat as her. When we arrived at the meeting point to redeem our ticket, I was told by the ticket office that this trip is 36€ and should not be any more then that as they are all the same price for this particular trip. I said I had paid £80.14 which is the equivalent of €93.76 which is 3 times the price of the ride locally. How can this be I asked and he said I should not have been charged this. Check how much these rides cost with other operators as this was clearly a hugely inflated price by Victor which I am claiming for.

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Felipecc4019fj

May 12, 2024

Company doesn’t exist! - The travel company didn’t exist and I lost my money and the ride which was even more frustrating for me and my family! I got to the indicated place place 30 min earlier but there was nobody form this company. I called many times to the number indicated on the voucher but nobody answered. Despite of all the efforts of all the other gondola companies in the area, we could not locate them so I lost 301,95Euros. I called Tripadvisor and hopefully, at least, I’ll get the refund. Felipe

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Sylvie_m

Jan 3, 2024

Not worth it. - The tour itself was good, for a 20 minute gondola ride. The local operator was amazing and really tried to help when he realised what had happened. After using many tours with Viator, in many cities over the years, this tour is the first that was a complete rip off. The tour cost our family of four over $750 aus $ for a 20 minute gondola tour, that was exactly the same as the tour that you purchased on the spot for $ 35 euro pp. the local tour operators were shocked we had paid so much, as there is only one tour available. Not a deluxe tour, one I thought I had paid for as it was so much more expensive than every other tour. Our gondola tour was exactly the same as the basic tour that went for 20 minutes. Unfortunately this has been a very expensive lesson and I will now be way more careful when booking tours with Viator in the future.

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