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Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice. Whether you want to meander through hidden corners or glide under famous bridges and sights – this tour satisfies all tastes. Fabio, one of the gondoliers, says, ‘Being a gondolier is so much more than operating a gondola. Over 400 hours go into getting a Gondolier license, learning the ins and outs of the canals, Venetian art and history, and our language skills have to be top of the class. You’re really in the safest hands.’
The shortest tour focuses on the San Paolo district. Discover an intimate side of Venice and lesser-known gems including the Carmelitani Church and the Venetian-Baroque architecture of the Palazzo Zenobio. ‘Canal-facing facades are a unique characteristic of Venetian buildings before streets came along – the canals were the streets – and they were a way of showing style and wealth. You’ll see some showstoppers’, says Fabio. Your gondolier can provide commentary and answer any questions you might have about the city, or you can silently take in the sights and enjoy the ride.
The 1-hour tour continues to the Grand Canal under the impressive Degli Scalzi Bridge. Your gondolier will point out Pisani-Moretta Palace and Ca’ Foscari – one of the most beautiful universities in Italy. If you’re bursting to see Venice’s more famed locations, the 1.5-hour tour showcases the Rialto Bridge area and the longest ride adds St. Mark’s Square to the itinerary. Weave through the heart of the city and see the Bridge of Sighs and Basilica della Salute before heading back to Piazzale Roma.
Fondamenta Cossetti, 8912, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
Based on 27 reviews from verified customers
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Value for money
4.2/5
Staff
5/5
Service
5/5
Safety
5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Our Gondola experience was amazing. We had the best time. Our Gondolier was absolutely amazing very knowledgeable and funny. He made our experience wh ...
Anonymous
From Netherlands - August 2024Average
Overall rated3/5
There was nobody there at 4pm. At 4.15 the gondelier arrived; had just finished a late lunch and clearly had too much alcohol. During the boattour he ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024Great
Overall rated4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Very easy to find the gondola and when we got there, he was waiting for us. No line we just stepped right into the gondola. I love how he took us down ...
Marc S.
From Germany - July 2024Traveled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5