Venice: classic gondola ride

Take a classic gondola ride through beautiful Venice.

In a city without roads, boats reign supreme. Locals may prefer motors, but everyone needs to experience Venice by gondola at least once. Sit back and feel your worries fade as your striped-shirted gondolier guides you through a labyrinth of canals before you join the central Grand Canal. This once-in-a-lifetime experience calls for the perfect photograph. Luckily for you, with only five people on board (including the gondolier), you have more than enough room for a selfie. Don't be surprised if you attract a little envy on this trip. Most tourists easily pay a hundred dollars for a short gondola ride, while your parade on the water will be a pittance. But that's our secret... shhh! Visit the Gondola Gallery to learn how Venice's famous boats are made. See original tools, a cross-section of a gondola, and examples of traditional craftsmanship. Then, take a virtual gondola tour through the canals of Venice and learn about the city's history and traditions.