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. We will sail on a Venetian gondola, guided by a local gondolier through the narrow and hidden canals of the city. During our cruise, we will cross charming bridges and admire elegant palaces. A highlight will be passing under the Bridge of Sighs, built in 1603. It connects the Doge's Palace with the old prisons. It is said to have received its name from the sighs of prisoners who saw the lagoon for the last time before imprisonment. After a 30-minute gondola ride, we'll return to the starting point.

Types of Seats

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

Economy seat: Seating together is not guaranteed; participants might be on a separate gondola.Standard seat: Guarantees that those with the same reservation can sit in the same gondola, but seating together is not assured. Sitting in the softest part of the gondola, known as the "throne", may not always be possible.

Important: Gondoliers will decide guest placements based on weight and balance to ensure a safe ride.

Bridge of Sighs

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