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Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery™

Nothing takes the shine off a gondola ride more than standing in line. Say goodbye to long waits as you cruise the Grand Canal aboard a shared gondola. As you glide past churches, bridges, and canals. Learn about the sights using an app or brochure in your choice of nine languages. Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boats with an up-close look at a sectioned model.

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Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal & Gondola Gallery™

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Experience the beauty of Venice from the water with this exclusive small-group gondola ride down the iconic Grand Canal. Before boarding, learn about the history of the famous boat at the Gondola Gallery, which also includes a VR experience. Then, settle on board for an unforgettable ride and take in some of the city's most famous sights from the water, snapping keepsake photos along the way.

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Romantic Evening Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

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Venice Private Gondola Ride: Explore Hidden Canals and Sights

30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Experience the magic of Venice on a small-group gondola ride through its enchanting canals, led by skilled gondoliers. Glide beneath centuries-old bridges, marvel at the Grand Canal, and enjoy stunning views of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Island. Enhance your journey with a visit to the Gondola Gallery to uncover the history and craftsmanship of Venice’s iconic gondolas, see an original gondola on display, and take a 3D journey through Venice across the centuries.

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Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

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Classic 30-Minute Gondola Ride in Venice

25 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Embark on a guided boat tour through the Venetian Lagoon to explore three islands in just one trip: Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Discover Murano's famous glass-blowing art with a live demonstration; stroll through Burano’s colorful streets; and explore the historical wonders of Torcello, the birthplace of the Venice Republic. Customize your experience with different tour options, including the chance to travel by retro boat.

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Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Day trip to the Dolomites, Cortina and Lake Braies from Venice

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore Venice–and enjoy a more intimate experience at a time that suits you–on this private tour with a local guide, complete with half-hour gondola ride. Discover the city’s highlights, including St. Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge, visit hidden gems you might otherwise have missed, and step inside historic buildings. Take a private gondola along the Grand Canal and enjoy plenty of time for photo opportunities on the water.

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Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Dolomites Day Trip from Venice: Scenic Mountain Escape

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Venice Gondola Ride: 30-Minute Classic Canal Experience

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts on a fully guided day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano with a group of up to 22 people. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Venice to Dolomites : 3 lakes Auronzo Misurina and Braies

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Skip the lines at Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace and opt for a small-group guided tour instead. Then, enjoy the quintessential Venice experience—a gondola ride through the city’s canals and waterways. Your ticket also includes access to several landmarks surrounding Saint Mark’s Square, as well as access to a mobile app that provides commentary to a walking tour of the city at your own pace.

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Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

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Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Hiring a gondola on the fly in Venice can be stressful. Take the guesswork out of your experience on this pre-booked shared gondola ride that takes you through the most picturesque canals and beneath the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Kick off your ride with a brief explanation of the history and design of Venetian gondolas, then glide through the city to enjoy views of its sumptuous palaces from the water. Upgrade to visit Casanova's Palace, Ca’Rezzonico.

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Crafted Gondola Ride under Breathtaking Bridge of Sighs™

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Real Venetian Kayak - Tour of Venice Canals with a Local Guide

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Photoshoot on Personal Gondola in Venice

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Venice is home to hundreds of attractions, making it difficult to cover the highlights in limited time. Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off top sights. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace.

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Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Fall in Love: Private Romantic Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Must-Dos in Venice

St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)

Grand Canal

Correr Museum (Museo Correr)

St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)

Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)

St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)

Grand Canal

Correr Museum (Museo Correr)

St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)

Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)

St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)

Grand Canal

Correr Museum (Museo Correr)