Venice Canals Gondola Ride Under the Bridge of Sighs

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.

During the ride, we'll have the opportunity to cross bridges, admire palaces, and experience the magic of the city.

The highlight will be passing under the famous Bridge of Sighs, built in 1603 to connect the Doge's Palace with the old prisons. It is said that the bridge derives its name from the sighs of prisoners who saw the lagoon for the last time before imprisonment. Today, it has become a romantic symbol of 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: not guaranteed that people making the same booking will sit together; some participants may be on a separate gondola.Standard seat: guarantees that people from the same reservation can sit in the same gondola, though not together. Seating in the softest part, the "throne," is not guaranteed.

Important: gondoliers and staff will decide on guest placement based on weight and balance for safety.

Bridge of Sighs

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