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Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

Name: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.9

3.9 ·

Hop into a shared gondola for a classic Venice ride on the water. Drift along part of the Grand Canal and into quieter side canals, watching palazzi and the La Fenice area pass by.

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Full description

This is a shared gondola outing of about 30 minutes, with a master gondolier rowing a boat that other travellers also board. The route links a section of the Grand Canal with smaller waterways and passes waterside buildings and the area around La Fenice.

It is a boat ride rather than a guided history tour, so commentary or singing should not be expected. The voucher must first be exchanged for a ticket before the group is taken to the boats, a step several reviewers mention.

Sharing the gondola keeps the cost lower than a private ride, and recent visitors describe the pace as relaxing rather than crowded.

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Address

Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy · Venezia

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Hours

Daily departures at 11:00, 15:00 and 16:30, ~30 minutes in a shared gondola.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Exchange your voucher for the ticket before boarding and allow time to reach the ticket office
departures run at 11:00, 15:00 and 16:30
gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.

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Reviews

Heidi – United States | May 27, 2026 With four guests aboard, the reviewer enjoyed both major and minor canals. The skilled gondolier was quiet, and the voucher first needed exchanging for a paper ticket.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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