Don’t miss the chance to explore Venice by night with a 30-minute private gondola tour.
It is estimated that there were 8,000 to 10,000 gondolas on the canals of Venice between the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, only 400 are still in operation.
Although most gondolas are used for tourist purposes, you will be fascinated by the strong connection they continue to have with the history of Venice.
Discover how each part of the boat has symbolic meanings. For example, the iron or prow has 5 or 6 prongs (points) to symbolise the sestieri (districts) of the city. Made of iron to balance the weight of the gondolier, the ‘S’ shape evokes the flow of the Grand Canal.
Duration
Up to 30 minutes