Shared gondola rides in Venice

Discover Venice's enchanting waterways on a traditional gondola with the flexibility to choose a ride that suits you best.

• Gondolier-assigned seating is ideal for solo travelers. Select a historic route under the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the Doge's Palace to its prisons!
• Want to share a ride with your travel buddies? Select the guaranteed seating options to ensure you're in the same boat.
• Hear the legends behind all the Venetian landmarks you will pass with live bilingual commentary or a digital app in 7 languages.
• Marvel at the domes of Santa Maria della Salute, the waterfront entrance of the Peggy Guggenheim House Museum, and more.

Inclusions

• 20 or 30-min shared gondola ride in Venice
• Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier
• Special route under the Bridge of Sighs (if selected)
• Seating guaranteed in the same gondola (if selected)
• Live commentary in English and Italian (if selected)
• Digital app audio commentary in Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, French & Hindi (if selected)

Exclusions

• Headphones (ensure you bring your own)

• Tip: This experience starts just around the corner from St. Mark's Basilica. Combine your visits and tick off 2 bucket list items in 1 day!
• Please note that the ride includes a 20-min introduction and the entire experience could last up to 50 mins total, depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Lovers in tune, have a pitch-perfect romance on this harmonious gondola cruise through the floating city of Venice.

• Sprinkle a bit of magic onto your date with that special someone as you’re serenaded by a live singer and musician!
• Sway to the medley as you find hidden gems in liquid Venetian alleys – like the quaint limestone Bridge of Sighs over the Rio del Palazzo.
• Keep an eye out for the mesmerizing façade of Ca' d'Oro, a Gothic palace-turned-art museum along the Grand Canal.

Inclusions

• 30-minute gondola ride in Venice
• Live singer aboard one of the gondolas
• Gondola and seat assigned by the gondolier

• Tip: Embrace the Venetian lifestyle and go for a traditional aperitivo after your gondola ride. Join the locals at a canal-side bar for cicchetti (Venetian tapas)!
• The serenade performers will board a gondola in the center of the row so everyone can hear the music. Musicians may not be on every gondola.
• Please note that the ride could last less than 30 minutes depending on weather and canal traffic.
• Seating arrangements inside the gondola may vary for balance. This means you might not be able to sit next to your travel partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy some of Venice's best sights on foot and by boat, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge and Fenice Theater.

• Gain fascinating insights on Venetian history and culture on a walking tour along iconic churches, bridges, and shopping streets.
• Then, glide through the canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, admiring majestic palaces and historic buildings lining its banks.
• Take a leisurely break in-between to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. Indulge in local delicacies or capture memorable photos.

Inclusions

• 2-hour walking tour of Venice
• Expert English, Italian, Spanish, German or French-speaking guide
• 30-minute shared gondola ride

• Tip: Take advantage of spectacular photo ops as you get remarkable views of Doge's Palace and St. Marks’ Bell Tower.
• This activity includes a shared gondola ride of up to 5 people. Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons.
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

A day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello departing Venice’s main port, Punta Sabbioni.

• Traverse the quaint canals and alleys of three Venetian islands with an expert English, Italian or German-speaking guide.
• At the first stop, Murano, watch skilled artisans weaving magic through traditional glass-making methods.
• Wander through Burano Island's panoramic streets, admire a technicolor brick house, sip at one of its tiny cafés, and more.
• If selected, Torcello Island offers breathtaking views of the lagoon and lovely sights like the Devil's Bridge without side rails!

Inclusions

• Boat tour around Murano and Burano Islands
• Boat tour of Torcello Island (if selected)
• English, Italian, and German-speaking guide onboard
• Round-trip boat transfers from Punta Sabbioni Venice
• Glass blowing demonstration in Murano

• Tip: When in Burano, don't miss the charming footbridge connecting it to the tiny neighboring Tre Ponti island!
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Tick off 2 bucket list experiences in Venice at once! Follow an expert guide through St. Mark's Basilica, then catch a famous water taxi.

• Dive right in with skip the line access to St. Mark's Basilica, as a guide helps unveil its dazzling gold mosaics in the language of your choice.
• Soak in the charm of Venice with a leisurely half hour gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller waterways near the Salute Basilica.
• Marvel at architectural wonders like La Fenice Theatre, and the Murano glass mosaics of Palazzo Barbarigo inspired by St. Marks' Basilica!
• Enjoy a leisurely break between tours to explore the city, taste the local treats, or simply soak up the Venetian vibes.

Inclusions

• 1-hour guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
• Expert English, Italian, Spanish, German or French-speaking guide
• 30-minute shared gondola ride in Venice

• Tip: Stop in at a local trattoria for an authentic Venetian Lunch, try local favorites like risotto al nero di seppia (black squid ink risotto) or fritto misto (mixed fried seafood).

St. Mark's Basilica

• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Venice Gondola Ride

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner(s).
• This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.