Venice Gondola Ride

Disappointed in the Meeting Location
September 22, 2019
The meeting place for our guide was not exact so we asked around but no one knew. They should have a clearer meeting point, not just meet in at the Royal Gardens. It's such a busy place there and it's opened so if there's not an exact meeting point like meeting at the sign or something like that. The ride was not enjoyable since we panicked because we could not find our guide. Venice is a beautiful place the ride was very nice, except for the people who ran the ride.
Reviewer: Anita Moreno
4 Stars
Venice Gondola Ride
August 30, 2019
It was inexpensive and cheesy but what a nice and fun time we had. The ride is shared--a total of 8 people are in the gondola. It was a little difficult finding the meeting point before the ride began as the entrance was closed due to renovation. Otherwise, this is a definite and you will save a lot of money going with Costco.
Reviewer: R Ross
4 Stars
Gondola ride
August 04, 2019
This was your basic Gondola ride. For the price we paid we had to share the gondola and we couldn't even sit near each other. To be honest, its probably better and cheaper to just find a gondola ride on your own when your there because I am sure its much cheaper and they are everywhere. So you will not have a problem finding one on your own.
Reviewer: Mike Mangini
4 Stars
Good trip
July 29, 2019
Thamk you, it´s a very nice excursion
Reviewer: Patricia
5 Stars
Bucket List
June 03, 2019
We loved the gondola ride. This was on our bucket list and this did not disappoint. The organization of who went on which gondola was a bit crazy. In the end all worked out and the ride great. It is MUST DO in Venice.
Reviewer: Rich & LaDonna Eckert
5 Stars
Venice Gondola Ride a Must Do!
May 27, 2019
A Venice gondola ride is a must do in Venice. The directions to find the company were clear and the representative was easy to find. The location near St. Mark's Square was ideal. We thoroughly enjoyed our 30 min ride through the canals. A few more bits of history or canal facts would have been nice, but overall a great ride.
Reviewer: Troy Skinner
5 Stars
Great Gondola Ride
May 27, 2019
Enjoyed the ride. Weather was perfect
Reviewer: Lise Bourque
4 Stars
When in Venice...
May 14, 2018
This wasn't on our bucket list, but when this opportunity came up we thought it would be a good thing to do. The directions were spot on and we met the tour representative, who was very friendly and helpful. The ride itself was good, although it took a while to get the balance right.
Reviewer: Yvonne Buckley
4 Stars
Gondola Ride
July 22, 2017
There was some confusion over our tickets and the company in Italy said we had only signed up for one person, but we were on our honeymoon so we definitely signed up for two people. But they made a phone call and said it was fine for both of us. The gondola ride was really great. It took you to small parts of Venice that were quiet and beautiful. We enjoyed it more than we thought we would and would do it again
Reviewer: Callen Farr
4 Stars
Excursion Travel Planners
June 13, 2017
We loved the ride on the gondola. It was what we were expecting. It had a nice even pace and we saw a lot of places close up. When we went to Venice taking a gondola ride was our priority. We really enjoyed it.
Reviewer: Reinaldo Garcia-Cruz
5 Stars
Gondola ride
May 30, 2017
This was a great tour! Except the gondolier did not sing!!! Paddling through the canals off the Grande Canale was fascinating: the curved bridges, flower boxes, hotel entrances, many other gondolas! One hasn't seen Venice properly without a gondola ride!
Reviewer: Joann Cooke
5 Stars
Gondola ride
May 03, 2017
If you want a gondola ride this excursion is almost 50% lower in cost than most. It is a must do excursion for Venice but one ride will last a life time.
Reviewer: Craig Hornberger
3 Stars
Good value
January 06, 2017
Nice ride down part of the grand canal and some of the side canals. Long enough ride and good price.
Reviewer: regina
4 Stars
Gondola ride
December 08, 2016
Excellent. About 8 gondolas all ride together Thru the waterways of Venice for about 30 minutes. Their was a guide on another gondola who was singing Italian songs which was nice touch. Much better price than the ships excursion. If you want your own private gondola to yourself this excursion won't be for you but the price will probably 4x as much.
Reviewer: Denine
4 Stars
Good but shorter than advertised
October 07, 2016
The ride itself was fun although i think it was closer to 25 minutes vs. 45 minutes.
Reviewer: Lela Brissett
4 Stars
Relaxing and memorable
June 11, 2016
If you go to Venice, you have to do this once. Gorgeous trip through the canals the way it used to be done. Gondoliers got their act together maneuvering those behemoths through the waters without hitting wall or other boats.
Reviewer: Danl
5 Stars
Excellent first impression!
October 31, 2015
Well organized, our group of six stayed together. Nice tour, better value than cruise ship tour.
Reviewer: Rick
5 Stars
First experience, great impression!
October 31, 2015
Our first booking with Shore Excursions, exactly as advertised, great directions, big discount from cruise ship offerings. We were a group of 6 and able to stay together.
Reviewer: Rick
5 Stars
meeting spot was easy to find. Loved the ride
October 26, 2015
great fun
Reviewer: world explorer
4 Stars
no commentry on Venice Gondola Ride
September 03, 2015
none
Reviewer: peter
4 Stars
A must do in Venice
August 22, 2015
Good value booking through Shore Excursions. A must do in Venice
Reviewer: Greg
5 Stars
It was over 90 degrees so we dd not use these tick
August 14, 2015
Venice is tough to get around. We were exhausted from the morning trip to Morano, and it was crazy hot so we were not able to do the gondola ride.
Reviewer: RD
4 Stars
Just like the books!
August 17, 2014
Wonderful gondola ride. We were able to bypass the lines and get right on our gondola. A wonderful experience!
Reviewer: deb
5 Stars
Gondolicious
June 08, 2014
If it's my first and last Gondola ride, I scratched it off the bucket list. Very, very cool!!
Reviewer: ELVISNUT
4 Stars
excellent
November 11, 2013
excellent ride,very relaxing
Reviewer: murray
4 Stars
A great experience!
August 03, 2013
Our entire shore excursion group had difficulty finding the meeting point because it wasn't labelled ""The Royal Gardens"" outside of the gates to the gardens. The site appeared on maps, but was not clearly marked. That aside, the value, experience, and uniqueness of the gondola experience were all top notch. We loved it and actually wished we had purchased a second ride for a different day because it was so great.
Reviewer: Lynn H.
5 Stars
Great Value, Shared Gondola with another
June 01, 2013
Going thru the narrow canals in Venice
Reviewer: Paul & Nancy
4 Stars