Insider Tips for Your Experience
Essential Details to Note
- While this tour is shared with other guests, each gondola can accommodate up to 6 individuals from different groups.
- Your seating on the gondola will be assigned by the gondolier based on your weight.
- Enjoy the serenade during the ride with a singer and musician on one of the gondolas in the center of the group.
- Menu selections cannot be changed; any additional orders will incur extra charges at the restaurant.
Operating Hours
Gondola Experience
- April to October: Daily at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
- November to March: Daily at 3:30 PM.
- Exceptions: No tours on July 20th, September 1st at 6:30 pm, November 21st, December 24th, December 25th, December 31st, January 1st, and in severe weather conditions.
Dining
- Available from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Special Pricing
Children under 2 years old go free, while those above 2 are charged the full rate.
How to Reach the Starting Point
Meet at Gondoliers Landing Stage at Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, near the Gritti Palace Hotel, 15 minutes before departure. Check-in directly with the gondoliers.
By Vaporetto: Take line #1 and alight at "Santa Maria del Giglio." Walk straight on, turn right at "Campo Santa Maria del Giglio," then right again towards the waterfront for the Gondola landing stage.
On Foot: Starting from St. Mark's Square, head towards Campo Santa Maria del Giglio passing Museo Correr. Follow the route by the Bell Tower, go left near the Basilica, proceed to Campo Sant Moise, cross the bridge, and continue on Calle XXII Marzo to reach Campo Santa Maria del Giglio for the Gondola landing stage.
Accessibility Information
Regrettably, this gondola tour is not wheelchair accessible and may pose challenges for those with mobility limitations.