Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction
Overview
Your tour begins with a brief, approximately 20-minute audio-guided introduction about Venice and its gondolas. Afterwards, our staff will lead you towards the gondola boarding point.
Then, step aboard a shared gondola for a relaxing 25/30-minute ride, gliding through Venice’s picturesque canals. Admire stunning historic palaces and charming waterways as you soak in the magic of the city from the water.
This tour offers the perfect blend of an engaging audio-guided introduction and the unforgettable charm of a classic gondola ride: an essential Venetian experience!
What's Included
- Standard or random seat (according to your choice)
- Boarding assistance
- 25/30 minute shared gondola ride
- 20-minute audio-guided introduction
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Commentary during the gondola
Meeting Location
Campo San Zaccaria
4683g, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Riva degli Schiavoni
30100 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour will end after the gondola ride
What To Expect
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Campo San Zacaria
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte dei Sospiri (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A maximum of 5 people per gondola
- Seats will be managed according to organizational and weight distribution
- The Gondola Ride will be provided rain or shine, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time)
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Please note that the audio-guided introduction is offered in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
- Please note that in case of high tide (acqua alta) gondolas might not be able to complete the itinerary that passes underneath the Bridge of Sighs and an alternative route will be provided
- If you choose the random seat, a spot next to your partner or family may not be guaranteed. You can also be seated in a different gondola.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-25993P47
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Average 3.50 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Standard or random seat (according to your choice).
- Boarding assistance.
- 25/30 minute shared gondola ride.
- 20-minute audio-guided introduction.
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off.
- Commentary during the gondola.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Standard or random seat (according to your choice)
- Boarding assistance
- 25/30 minute shared gondola ride
- 20-minute audio-guided introduction
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Commentary during the gondola
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility issues
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A maximum of 5 people per gondola
- Seats will be managed according to organizational and weight distribution
- The Gondola Ride will be provided rain or shine, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time)
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Please note that the audio-guided introduction is offered in English, Spanish, Italian and French.
- Please note that in case of high tide (acqua alta) gondolas might not be able to complete the itinerary that passes underneath the Bridge of Sighs and an alternative route will be provided
- If you choose the random seat, a spot next to your partner or family may not be guaranteed. You can also be seated in a different gondola.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
