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Venice Gondola Ride: Glide Under the Bridge of Sighs

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Overview

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Sentiment Analysis

Overview

Quotes Logo Experience a Shared Gondola Ride in Venice, a journey through the city's romantic canals, drifting under the famous Bridge of Sighs. The ride also takes passengers through the calm waters of St. Mark’s Basin.

Before setting off, learn about the history and art of making Venetian gondolas. During the ride, see amazing views while gliding under pretty bridges and through hidden waterways. This is a great experience to share with friends and family.

Plus, enjoy access to a virtual reality experience that shows Venice through the ages. The experience also includes an Ai-powered app to explore the city. Please note that this experience does not include hotel pickup and drop-off, food and drinks, or live commentary on the gondola. Quotes Logo

Highlights

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Glide Under the Bridge of Sighs: Pass under Venice's iconic Bridge of Sighs on a traditional gondola.

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Discover Gondola History: Learn about the history and craftsmanship of Venetian gondolas.

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Virtual Reality Venice: Experience Venice through the ages with a virtual reality tour.

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Explore with a Smart App: Use the included Ai-powered app to discover Venice's best sights.

Sentiment Analysis

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Customers generally enjoyed the gondola ride and VR experience, appreciating the beauty and romance of Venice. Some wished the ride was longer or included live commentary. Quotes Logo

  • Positive Highlight Icon Customers loved the beautiful and romantic gondola ride through the canals.

    Positive Highlight Icon Many enjoyed the VR experience and found it informative.

    Positive Highlight Icon The shared gondola experience provides a cost-effective way to experience Venice.

    Positive Highlight Icon The gondoliers were courteous and professional

  • Negative Highlight Icon Some found the ride too short.

    Negative Highlight Icon Some wished for live commentary during the ride.

The Journey

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Bridge of Sighs

Glide beneath Venice's iconic Bridge of Sighs, a Baroque masterpiece connecting the Prigioni Nuove (New Prison) to the Doge's Palace. Legend says prisoners would sigh as they caught their last glimpse of the beautiful city through its barred windows before their imprisonment or execution. Today, it's a symbol of romance and a must-see for anyone visiting Venice, offering a poignant glimpse into the city's rich history and captivating atmosphere.

Know Before You Go

This experience includes a 30-minute shared gondola ride and a 15-minute introduction to the gondola tradition. Also included is access to a VR experience and an AI-powered app to help you explore the city. This experience does not include hotel pickup and drop-off, food, drinks, or live commentary on the gondola.

Hot Tip

To enhance the experience, arrive early to enjoy the VR tour before the gondola ride, and bring a portable charger to maximize the use of the included mobile app for city exploration.

From €41 Price

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