Grand Canal Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Grand Canal in Venice?

You don’t need Grand Canal tickets, as it’s a public waterway, but if you want to see it by boat, you’ll need to book a tour by gondola. Gondola rides start at around US$35, while walking tours and gondola combos start at about US$50. Private boat tours can cost US$200 or more.

Q: How much does a vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal in Venice cost?

According to the most recent information, standard tickets for the vaporetto—a public water bus or water taxi system that connects the city of Venice and nearby islands—cost €7 and are valid in one direction for 60 minutes. Travel cards valid for 12, 24, 48, 72 hours, or one week cost between €20–60.

Q: What are the most famous landmarks along the Grand Canal in Venice?

The most famous (and visited) landmarks along the Grand Canal in Venice are the Rialto Bridge; Ca’ d’Oro, a prestigious Gothic palace; Palazzo Venier dei Leoni with its Peggy Guggenheim Collection; Santa Maria della Salute Church; and Ca’ Rezzonico, a palace turned museum that displays Venetian art and 18th-century furnishings.

Q: What are the top photo spots along the Grand Canal in Venice?

The top photo spots along the Grand Canal in Venice are the four bridges crossing the public waterway—these are the Rialto Bridge (the oldest), the Accademia Bridge, the Scalzi Bridge, and the Constitution Bridge. Other great photo vantage locations are Punta della Dogana and the Fondaco dei Tedeschi rooftop terrace.

Q: Are there any free ways to experience the Grand Canal in Venice?

You can experience the Grand Canal in Venice for free by walking along its promenades and bridges, like the Rialto Bridge, or by stopping at public vaporetto stops to view the canal from the docks. The Accademia Bridge and St. Mark’s Square also offer top canal views without any cost.

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Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™

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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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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Romantic Evening Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal

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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Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour

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

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

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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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Discover a side of Venice many tourists never see on this real secret Venice walking tour. Join your Venetian guide for a stroll through authentic local neighborhoods and past captivating hidden gems. Delve into the history and lore of the Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, and San Polo districts, stopping to admire its quiet canals and tiny artisan workshops that still make traditional handicrafts.

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Private Grand Canal Boat Tour and Murano Glass Experience

Cruise along Venice's most famous waterway with a private, 1-hour boat tour of the Grand Canal, followed by a trip across the Venetian Lagoon to the renowned glass-blowing island of Murano. Zip alongside magnificent palazzos and soak up the quiet charm of smaller canals as your driver relates the legends and history of 'the floating city.' In Murano, watch master glassblowers at a factory workshop and admire intricate finished pieces at the showroom.

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Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

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Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It’s a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!

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Shared Gondola Ride in Venice

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Discover the quieter, off-the-beaten-track side of Venice that most travelers miss during this private motorboat cruise. Skip the crowded public ferries and enjoy a bespoke ride through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, and the Jewish Ghetto. Highlights include Arsenale shipyard, a gondola workshop, and a cruise underneath Rialto Bridge.

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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Meander through the Floating City without having to navigate or overcome the language barrier in a small group that guarantees personalized attention. Pass top sights such as Rialto Market and the Grand Canal, while you savor Venetian specialties including cicchetti (small plates), buranelli (butter cookies), and much more.

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Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour

Spend a delightful evening cruising along the canals of Venice on this private boat tour. Take in the architectural masterpieces that line the Grand Canal and smaller waterways from aboard a comfortable modern water taxi, venturing further than a traditional gondola would allow. Learn about the artistic and cultural history of Venice from your English-speaking guide as you soak in the sights on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.

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Nothing quite says Venice like a gondola ride through the Floating City’s famed canals. But this private tour goes the extra mile with a serenaded experience. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to three passengers, so it’s the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.

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Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

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Enjoy a private ride through Venice’s iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola. On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca’ d’Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other waterways. A friendly local guide accompanies you on the ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.

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Private Grand Canal Boat Tour and Murano Glass Experience

Michael_N, Sept 2026

Grand canal Murano tour

Fantastic. Greeted by tour guide at hotel on time and enthusiastic. Knowledgeable tour of the grand canal and please ride to Murano. The glass factory tour was above and beyond our expectations. Knowledgeable and experienced more than demonstration it was actual work. Plenty of flexibility on time to shop ending with a Prosecco. Christina our guide was excellent.

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Susan_S, Sept 2026

Gondola ride with obnoxious gondolier

Interesting history of the gondola before actual gondola ride. The tour guide Ellie was very knowledgeable and engaging. Our shared ride through the small canals and grand canals was a must do! The gondolier spent the entire ride shouting into his cell phone on numerous calls. Despite the rude gondolier, we would recommend.

Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour

Michael_L, Jul 2026

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Excellent boat trip on the Grand Canal with lots of really good information and a very knowledgable guide . Recommended

Grand Canal Gondola Ride with Storytelling & Gondola Gallery™

Kiara_M, Aug 2026

Best tour guide!

It was amazing! My favorite part was the boat ride and Switzerland! My tour guy Amato and Edoardo the driver did amazing! Smooth ride between going from Milan to lake cumo and then Switzerland & back to Milan. I went with my boyfriend and we had such a great time. We took amazing pictures and learned so much with our tour guy Amato. The Coach bus was so clean and cold! Amazing experience!

The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

Michael_C, Aug 2026

Absolutely amazing! A must do!

Nico was an amazing guide! We had such a wonderful time learning about Venetian history and taking in the scenery. The boat was beautiful and brand new, and the whole experience was amazing! To end it off, Nico took a map and marked up all out his favorite places for us to try! We are only here for a few days on our honeymoon, so this was so helpful for us to maximize our time here! Thank you so much, Nico!!!

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Know before you go

Most Grand Canal gondola rides begin or end in St. Mark’s Square, home to St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and include a few picturesque minor canals along the way.
As one of the most popular destinations in Italy, Venice can get extremely crowded. To avoid a long wait at the motor launch, book your tour tickets in advance.
The palaces along the Grand Canal have architectural styles that span from the Byzantine to the Renaissance periods, and are best appreciated with an expert tour guide who can explain their history and importance.
Note that Venice and the Grand Canal feature a great number of bridges, many of which are not wheelchair accessible.

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