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Romantic Evening Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

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Venice, Italy
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30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Experience a romantic Evening Gondola Ride through the Grand Canal and Venice’s most enchanting canals in a small-group setting.

Before boarding, enjoy a fascinating introduction to the history and traditions of Venetian gondolas with a visit to the Gondola Gallery. Discover authentic gondola parts and tools, then immerse yourself in a unique VR experience that brings Venice of the past back to life.

Relax as your gondolier navigates through the city's picturesque waterways, passing iconic landmarks such as La Fenice Theatre, Mozart’s House, Peggy Guggenheim’s Palace, Punta della Dogana, and the Accademia Bridge.

For an even more memorable Venetian evening, upgrade your experience with a delightful dinner at a traditional Venetian restaurant and savor local specialties.

What's Included

  • Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR
  • 30-minute gondola ride
  • Dinner (if option is selected)
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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Calle San Gallo
    1093/, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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    What To Expect

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    Canal Grande (pass by)

    “The most beautiful road in the world”, this is how the Grand Canal is known as. Gondola serenades have always been part of Venetian culture, an unchanged tradition for an unchageable city. If you look around, what you will see is almost exactly what a nobleman in the 18th century might have looked upon, and before him a Renaissance courtesan and before him a merchant in the Middle Ages.
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    Teatro La Fenice (pass by)

    Once one of 7 major theatres in the city, today the Fenice is Venice’s one and only opera house. It is surely a jewel among European theatres, and began to shine from the beginning, as the best composers of the age wrote and performed their operas here, among which Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini. But it was Giuseppe Verdi who is most attached to the Fenice and to Venetian memory.
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    Palazzo Gritti Badoer (pass by)

    The Gritti Palace takes its name from the Gritti family, an old Venetian family, the most important member being Andrea Gritti, who was Doge of Venice in the Renaissance, and led the Venetian armies against the League of Cambrai, composed by France, Spain, Holy Roman who attempted to stop Venice’s expansionist goals in France.
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    Peggy Guggenheim Collection (pass by)

    Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world. Peggy Guggenheim, originally from New York, arrived in Venice in 1949 and began to satisfy art addiction buying this wonderful building where she displayed invaluable artworks to the world. The beautiful terrace you see is where Guggenheim sun-bathed regularly looking onto the Grand Canal.
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    Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (pass by)

    Here, as you come into the Grand Canal you are opened to the church of the Madonna della Salute.The first thing that strikes a viewer is how imposing the church is, strategically placed at the entrance of the Grand Canal looking out onto the rest of the city in every direction, thanks to its circular shape.Today, ever 21 November the city celebrates the Madonna della Salute in memory of the end of the plague
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    Campanile di San Marco (pass by)

    From your gondola, you will see the basin of St. Mark's and the marvelous bell tower with the base of its incredible square.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The gondola route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides.
    • Duration may be slightly less than 30 minutes.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult; free under 2 years if not occupying a seat.

    Frequently Asked Questions (9)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Romantic Evening Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-21441P17

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Aboard a timeless gondola, experience centuries of Venetian history in VR
    • 30-minute gondola ride
    • Dinner (if option is selected)
    • Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
    • 20-minute introduction to the gondola experience

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The Gondola Ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
    • Each gondola can hold a maximum of 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guests' weight
    • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.
    • The gondola route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides.
    • Duration may be slightly less than 30 minutes.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult; free under 2 years if not occupying a seat.
    • Not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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