Venice Gondola Ride

They say that you'll fall in love with Venice. And this is largely thanks to the network of canals that characterise the city, which give it such a peculiar air, and which you're going to have to travel through by boat. What better way to do it than aboard the typical Venetian gondola? With this 30-minute tour in an authentic gondola you are guaranteed the TOP experience of your trip to the "City of Canals".

Being a tourist attraction in itself, you won't want to leave your star Venetian plan to improvisation. And we'll tell you something: the crowds of tourists looking for a place on a gondola or the gondoliers asking you for a fortune to ride one of them could spoil your party. That's why booking your gondola ride in advance is key.

And speaking of gondoliers, what do you know about the people at the helm of these boats, apart from their striped jumpers? Don't worry, before you get on the gondola a guide will tell you about the technique, the requirements or the family tradition by which the licences are handed down. In addition, this 20-minute introductory walking tour will also reveal details about the construction of the gondolas, such as why they are all black and asymmetrical. Trivia quiz!

The truth is that the sensation of riding through the canals of Venice in a gondola is unique, as is the architecture of the city. Throughout the tour, which you will share with 4 other people - the maximum capacity of the gondola is for 5 -, you will see the most important buildings in Venice. Want to know what some of the views are from the Grand Canal? Make a note:

• St. Mark's Basilica, a recognisable symbol and masterpiece of Byzantine art. Located in the central Piazza di San Marco, you're sure to visit it during your stay in Venice, but from a gondola you'll have a magnificent perspective.
• The Doge's Palace, an iconic building that stands out on the Venetian skyline for its imposing architectural design. Gothic in style, it seems to rise directly from the sea. Impressive!
• La Fenice Theatre or the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, other wonderful views of Venice from the water.
• And what about the Venetian bridges? Discover some of them on your gondola ride, such as the historic Rialto Bridge or the romantic Bridge of Sighs .
• Further away from the Grand Canal, and sailing towards one of the small canals that run along it, you can also see Mozart's House or the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore.

In addition, with this gondola ride you will have on-board commentary in English, French, Spanish and Italian that will put you in context of the spectacular monuments of the city. If you speak other languages (German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi or Russian) you can also download a free app on your mobile phone to get all the information.

In short, let the gondoliere guide you and make your dreams float on the Grand Canal. Welcome to the capital of Italian romanticism, Venice!