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Venice: Gondola Ride through the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark’s Basin

Experience Venice from the water with a romantic gondola ride

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Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark's Basin
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Duration30 min
LocationVenice

The experience

Experience Venice from the water with a romantic gondola ride

Step right up and secure a magical gondola tour ticket. The gondola tour catapults you into the vibrant heart of Venice, kicking off with a friendly chat with an expert guide, eager to share intriguing tales of gondolas and the talented gondoliers who once navigated them.

Next, step aboard a gondola and start gliding beneath the dreamy Bridge of Sighs - Venice's most romantic landmark. Pucker up for a kiss and watch as the grandeur of Venice's finest palaces and monuments unfurls around you.

Framed by the awe-inspiring vista of St Mark's Basin and the charming, intimate canals, the tour promises a cocktail of tradition and sentiment in Venice. A must-do.

Visit the Gondola Gallery to learn how Venice’s famous boats are made. See original tools, a gondola cross-section, and examples of traditional craftsmanship. Then, take a virtual gondola ride through the canals of Venice and learn about the city’s history and traditions.

What’s included

  • 30-minute shared gondola ride along St. Mark’s Basin and passing under Bridge of Sighs
  • 15-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
  • Commentary by mobile app in English
  • Access to the Gondola Gallery

Not included

  • Live commentary on board the gondola
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Where to go

Venice Gondola Rides

Venice Tours S.r.l., Calle de le Rasse, 4536, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

A smartphone or tablet is necessary to use the commentary on the mobile app

The itinerary will continue in rainy conditions, but may be altered due to wind or adverse weather

**Gondola Gallery:** See how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries

Before purchase

The gondola ride is NOT private but is shared with other participants

This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility

How to use

Please present the voucher at Venice Tours office: Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venice Tours Office.

From St. Mark's Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge's Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance.

Show your smartphone ticket to the staff

The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather

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