GRAND CANAL: ROMANTIC GONDOLA RIDE WITH APP COMMENTARY.

Description

In a short introductory walking tour your tour guide will tell you the fascinating history of the gondola and the gondoliers! On board you will then learn all about the palaces, churches and attractions around you. You will also discover some of the tales known only to Venetians!

Admire the main Venice Highlights as the Mozart’s House, Fenice Opera House, the imposing Grand Canal with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and San Giorgio’s Island.

At the end, you will enjoy a breathtaking overview of Piazza San Marco with the Doge’s Palace overlooking the basin!

During this amazing gondola tour, you will have constantly before your eyes the most beautiful and suggestive views of Venice.

At the end of the tour, you will receive a QR code to download a digital map with 2D images of Venice from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.  You can compare some of the most fascinating places and discover how they appeared in different eras compared to today. Imagine that the Rialto Bridge was once a drawbridge and the Doge's Palace was once an authentic medieval castle!

Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality at the Yard of Venice Gallery and 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.

Included

  • 20-minute introductory walking tour to the gondola experience
  • 30-minute shared gondola ride
  • Live guide explaining the itinerary and history of gondolas and gondoliers before boarding the gondola in English, French, Spanish and Italian
  • Commentary via app on board the gondola in: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Russian.
  • Access to the mobile app with a QR Code to see Venice in the past.
  • Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
  • The Yard of Venice Gallery: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola

Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

Comfortable shoes

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