…Undoubtedly the most beautiful …Venice city…and the most romantic….
Going on the boat like this is one of my Valentine wish list…
It’s already the same set price.. You might be lucky and get an even better deal. But it’s about 80-100 euros per gondola.It’s like 30-45 minutes ride, depending on how much you pay.
There is really no need to pre-book.
If you want singing, you have to pay extra for an accordionist and singer that ride in the gondola with you. (additional 60-80 Euro for this option)
Gondola fares are higher at night.
A gondola is like a luxury car. Although black is the official color, many are ornately decorated and have comfortable seats and blankets. You can stroll around and look for one that suits your fancy.
While gondolas were once regularly used by Venetians, especially of the upper classes, today vaporetti have become the main form of water transportation in Venice. A couple hundred years ago there were about 10,000 gondolas but today there are only about 500.
A gondola is flat and made of wood. It’s 11 meters long, weighs 600 kg and is hand built in special workshops called squeri of which there are still a few today. Gondolas are seen in festival parades and in regate or rowing competitions.
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