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Venice private gondola Tour
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30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Get ready for a magical experience that will take you gliding through the serene waters of Venice, the city of canals! On our 30-minute gondola tour, you'll be transported to the romantic and historic times of this charming city as you relax in an authentic Venetian gondola.
Let yourself be enveloped by the incomparable beauty of Venetian palaces, their adorned facades, and their ancient stories echoing along the canal banks. Your skilled gondolier will guide you through the narrow canals, revealing hidden secrets and stunning views along the way.
As you glide smoothly through the crystal-clear waters, listen to the gentle sound of the water lapping against the gondola's hull, creating a unique soundtrack for this unforgettable journey. Savor every moment as you soak up the romantic atmosphere and the unparalleled beauty that only Venice can offer.
What's Included
- Multilingual boarding assistance
- Private gondola ride (not guided)
- Drink
- Food
- Transport USD 30
- Music on board
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is at San Marco Giardinetto, c/o the Alilaguna ticket office in front of Illy Caffe', 5 minutes before the start of the tour. Upon arriving at the meeting point, you should enter the Aliguna ticket office, present your voucher, and receive your tickets.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Canal Grande
The Grand Canal forms the city's largest water traffic route. Public transport is provided via vaporetti and water taxis. Cutting through most of the city, it "begins" in the lagoon near the train station, curving in the shape of a large "S" through the central districts, the sestieri, and ends next to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, close to the Piazza San Marco. It has an average depth of five meters.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Teatro La Fenice
Teatro La Fenice is the main opera theater in Venice, northeast Italy. Destroyed several times and rebuilt, it hosts an important operatic season and an international contemporary music festival. Built quickly in just over a year, it opened on May 16, 1792 with Giovanni Paisiello's opera I giochi di Agrigento. It was destroyed on December 13, 1836 by a fire, but was rebuilt shortly afterwards, repeating the original design. One hundred years passed and in 1937 it was restored by Eugenio Miozzi.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte de le Ostreghe
Experience the timeless charm of Venice as you cross the Ponte delle Ostreghe, an architectural relic dating back to the city's ancient times. This unique bridge, situated between the districts of San Marco and San Moisè, offers a captivating insight into Venetian life and the sparkling waters of the Grand Canal. Originally built in wood in the 12th century, the Ponte delle Ostreghe was rebuilt in stone in the 18th century, preserving its historical authenticity and its importance as an emblematic landmark. Its peculiar name, which translates to "Bridge of Oysters," is reminiscent of the ancient oysters that once adorned the waters below.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Santa Maria della Salute (Saint Mary of Health) is a basilica in Venice, which stands near the Punta della Dogana (Customs Point). It was built, like the Church of the Redeemer and the Church of São Roque, as an ex-vote from the Venetian inhabitants because of the plague that decimated the population in 1630.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children up to 2 years old are free, only if they do not occupy a seat in the gondola
- Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people.
- The itinerary is subject to change in case of bad weather.
- The gondola ride is not a guided tour
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who plan to visit during the day will be required to pay a 5-euro access fee. For more details (including exemptions) and to find out on which days this fee is applicable, visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Does not include music on board
Operated by VENEZIA GONDOLA TOUR
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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