Venice Canals Gondola Ride Under the Bridge of Sighs, Venice

Details

Duration

30 minutes.

Included

A 25 to 30
minute ride in a shared gondola

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.7

Exceptional 212 Travelers·6 reviews

February 23, 2026
Margarita Albacete
Guadalajara, Spain
Nos encantó, fue un paseo precioso, muy completo el recorrido y nuestro gondolero fue muy profesional, muy bonita experiencia.
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July 15, 2025
Maria Garcia
New York, United States
Very nice, ontime, quick to find the place . The Gondolier was super nice . nick was his name . I would recommend it .
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September 19, 2024
Eustaquio Peixoto
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Fantastic!
As a couple
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August 22, 2024
Angela
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the trip very much. I had done my research so there was no need for a guide. 30 minutes was plenty of time.
Traveling solo
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August 16, 2024
Ronnie
United Kingdom
As a solo traveler, due to the number of people who were on this trip, I ended up getting a gondola trip on my own, fantastic.
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Get on Venice's most typical type of boat on this gondola ride under the Bridge of Sighs. We'll pass along the picturesque canals of the city, discovering the history and charm of one of Venice's most romantic landmarks!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Campo San Zaccaria in Venice and start this gondola ride under the Bridge of Sighs and along the city's most beautiful canals. Ready? Let's go!

In the company of other travelers, we'll sail on a Venetian gondola, a world-famous symbol of the city. Once seated, you'll be guided by a local gondolier dressed in the iconic striped shirt through the narrow and hidden canals that characterize the capital of the Veneto.

As we cruise the waters of the canals, we'll have the opportunity to cross bridges full of charm, admire elegant palaces, and immerse ourselves in the magic of the city.

The highlight of the gondola ride will be when we pass under the famous Bridge of Sighs, built in 1603 to connect the Doge's Palace with the old prisons of the city. Do you know the legend of this place? It's said that it owes its name to the sighs of the prisoners who, when crossing it, saw the lagoon for the last time before being imprisoned. Today, far from its gloomy past, it has become a romantic symbol and one of the most photographed places in Venice.

After a 30-minute gondola ride, we'll return to the starting point. Arrivederci!

Types of Seats

When booking, please note the types of seats in the gondola:

Economy seat: it's not guaranteed that people making the same booking will sit together. In fact, it's possible that some of the participants in the group will be on a separate gondola.
Standard seat: guarantees that people from the same reservation can sit in the same gondola, although there's no guarantee that you'll be able to sit together. However, please note that it may not always be possible to sit in the softest part of the gondola, known as the "throne".

Important: please note that it's up to the gondoliers and staff to decide how to place guests in the gondolas, based on weight and balance, to ensure a safe ride. Gondolas have space for up to 5 people.

Bridge of Sighs

Please note that, during certain times of the year and due to the tides, it may not be possible to pass under the Bridge of Sighs. In this case, we'll follow an alternative route.