Glide through the canals to see Venice at its best—from the water—and pass through centuries of history. Stunning palaces capture the glamour and elegance of this unique city. This gondola ride is the perfect way to appreciate the charm and beauty of this city built on water.

Today, the Grand Canal today is filled with modern transport, but the gondola is still a very important symbol of the city and holds a valuable place in the history of Venice as an ancient Venetian tradition. Only the most noble and wealthy of families would have traveled around by gondola. In fact, the incredibly wealthy Peggy Guggenheim was the last person to have her own private gondola in the 1960s.

There are less than 500 gondolas on the Venetian canals these days, making this tour a must when coming to Venice. Unwind and relax to the gentle rhythms and movements of the gondolier, and appreciate the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of this breathtaking city.