Romantic Evening Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: CITY TOURS CO. LTD

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Itinerary

Canal Grande

Passing 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.
Teatro La Fenice

Passing 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.
Palazzo Gritti Badoer

Passing 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.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Passing 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.
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

Passing 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
Campanile di San Marco

Passing 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

With St. Mark's Basilica behind you, keep right and walk under the arches. At the Olivetti Museum, turn right and continue under the arcades. Cross the small bridge and continue to Campo San Gallo.

SHARED GONDOLA WITH DINNER (IF OPTION SELECTED)

Dinner: Ai Coristi Restaurant

End point

With St. Mark's Basilica behind you, keep right and walk under the arches. At the Olivetti Museum, turn right and continue under the arcades. Cross the small bridge and continue to Campo San Gallo.

SHARED GONDOLA WITH DINNER (IF OPTION SELECTED)

Dinner: Ai Coristi Restaurant

Using your ticket

Please carefully check the title and inclusions of the option booked, as not all options include all services.

The tour may be postponed or refunded in case of bad weather, high/low tide, or a gondolier strike.

This is not a private tour.
The gondola route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides.
Duration may be slightly less than 30 minutes.
Each gondola holds up to 5 people; seats are assigned by the gondolier based on weight.
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.

IF THE DINNER OPTION IS SELECTED

Restaurant: Ai Coristi Near Teatro La Fenice (Piscina S. Moise, 1995). After the gondola, turn left, walk to Calle Larga XXII Marzo, then right into Calle Veste. At La Fenice square, turn right into Calle Drio la Chiesa; the restaurant is on your right.
Course choices cannot be replaced; substitutions require an extra charge at the restaurant.
Special requests (candlelight, cakes, prosecco, wine, etc.) are not included.
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary intolerances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.