Venice Gondola Introduction 15 Minutes & Gondola Ride Under the Bridge of Sighs 30 Minutes - Venice Gallery & App Commentary

Hear the gondola introduction
and ride under the Bridge of Sighs

Start with a 15-minute introduction to the gondola experience, followed by a shared gondola ride of about 30 minutes along the canals of Venice. Each gondola holds 5 people, and the gondolier steers the boat.

Meet Venice's past at the Venice Gallery

Before boarding, learn about the gondola's unique design and craftsmanship, the gondoliers, and the watery world of Venice. In the dedicated gallery, a VR headset shows a 3D short film about the past of Piazza San Marco and the Grand Canal.

Glide under the Bridge of Sighs on a shared gondola

Pass under the iconic Bridge of Sighs and glide along the waterways of St. Mark's Basin and the city's small canals. The route covers the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace, San Marco, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Riva degli Schiavoni, and the palace area with Casanova's prison. The itinerary is for reference and may change.

Hear the stories of the canals on the app

While you glide along the canals, listen to commentary on Venice's secrets, legends, and hidden corners on a mobile app. The app commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. The gondola introduction is given in English only.

※ Some options continue with a visit to Ca' Rezzonico (self-guided, about 1 hour) after the gondola ride. Please check the title and inclusions of the option you book.
※ The schedule may change, or the tour may be cancelled, due to wind or bad weather.