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

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Venice, Italy
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Experience the irresistible charm of Venice, the “Floating City”, directly from the water. Enjoy a private gondola ride down the Grand Canal.
Glide past iconic landmarks and turn into romantic side canals as your gondolier rows your traditional gondola through Venice beating heart.

After your gondola ride, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know Venice hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interest.

• Romantic gondola ride gliding along the Grand Canal and the inner canals
• A private ride for a more intimate experience with family or friends
• Convenient departure near Saint Mark’s Square on the Grand Canal
• Skip-the-line gondola ride thanks to the advance booking

What's Included

  • Venice App featuring exclusive itineraries of the Grand Canal & more
  • Private gondola ride 30 minutes
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Commentary
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Canal Grande

When romanticism and love are running through your veins and you cannot wait to see your sweetheart blinded by passion, here is your chance to show your fiancée that you really care. A marvelous and enchanting gondola ride through the Grand Canal and the minor canals, will let you discover the city from a different point of view. You will breath the atmosphere of the most ancient city in the world built on water.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro La Fenice (pass by)

The restaurant Ai Choristi is just in front of the Fenice Theatre,
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (pass by)

Here, as you come into the Grand Canal you are opened to the church of the Madonna della Salute.The first thing that strikes a viewer is how imposing the church is, strategically placed at the entrance of the Grand Canal looking out onto the rest of the city in every direction, thanks to its circular shape.Today, ever 21 November the city celebrates the Madonna della Salute in memory of the end of the plague
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Palazzo Gritti Badoer (pass by)

The Gritti Palace takes its name from the Gritti family, an old Venetian family, the most important member being Andrea Gritti, who was Doge of Venice in the Renaissance, and led the Venetian armies against the League of Cambrai, composed by France, Spain, Holy Roman who attempted to stop Venice’s expansionist goals in France.
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection (pass by)

Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world. Peggy Guggenheim, originally from New York, arrived in Venice in 1949 and began to satisfy art addiction buying this wonderful building where she displayed invaluable artworks to the world. The beautiful terrace you see is where Guggenheim sun-bathed regularly looking onto the Grand Canal.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after)
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time

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Q: Will I get seasick on Fall in Love: Private Romantic Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.51 out of 5 stars based on 196 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Venice App featuring exclusive itineraries of the Grand Canal & more
  • Private gondola ride 30 minutes
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Commentary

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after)
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time

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