Venice: Grand Canal Romantic Serenade – by Crafted Gondola Shared Gondola Ride with Serenade
ID: GYG97284-137622
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
40 min.
Description
Take an unforgettable gondola ride through the romantic canals of Venice while listening to a charming serenade of traditional and authentic Italian songs and visit the Gondola Gallery.
Enjoy a relaxing promenade by gondola through the canals of Venice. Soak up the Venetian atmosphere while listening to authentic live music and singing. Cruise through the city's most secluded waterways as you pass under small bridges and along part of the Grand Canal.
As your singer and musician for the cruise board the gondola in the center of the row, all participants can hear the beautiful Italian music during the ride. Enjoy being serenaded as you glide through the beautiful and historic canals of Venice.
Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model.
To elevate your experience, you can add a delightful dinner in a lovely Venetian restaurant, savoring typical cuisine and local specialties.
Step inside a majestic Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians. Enter a recreated felze (gondola cabin), then embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s legendary Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you—just like a noble of the past.
Highlights
- Glide through hidden canals and the Grand Canal for a unique view of Venice
- Share an unforgettable moment in one of the world's most enchanting cities
- Listen to live, authentic Italian music as you glide through the canals
- Pass under charming bridges and through secluded waterways
- : A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal travel back in time
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The tour may be postponed or refunded in case of bad weather, high/low tide, or a gondolier strike.
- This is not a private tour.
- The gondola route may change due to weather, canal maintenance, or tides.
- Duration may be slightly less than 30 minutes.
- Each gondola holds up to 5 people; seats are assigned by the gondolier based on weight.
- The singer and musician will be on a central gondola; not every gondola has performers.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; free under 2 years if not occupying a seat.
- Not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
IF THE DINNER OPTION IS SELECTED
- Course choices cannot be replaced; substitutions require an extra charge at the restaurant.
- Special requests (candlelight, cakes, prosecco, wine, etc.) are not included.
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary intolerances.
With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr at your back and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, find on your left Venice Tours Assistance Point, the big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers). The newsstand is located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) and has the sign "VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT".
INCLUDED
- 30-minute approximate shared gondola ride
- 10-minute introduction to the serenade experience
- Singer and musician on gondola ride
- Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
- A VR experience aboard a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal travel back in time
- Dinner (if option is selected)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
