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Venice Gondola Ride: Scenic Journey and Authentic Italian Dinner
3.4
7 Ratings
Venezia
Experience the beauty of Venice on a scenic gondola ride, followed by an authentic Italian dinner in one of the city's best restaurants. Indulge in a delicious a la carte menu with drinks included. Don't miss out on the mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres, flavorful first courses, delectable second courses, and tempting desserts.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Canal Grande - Enjoy the view of the Grand Canal sitting on your gondola.
- Venice - Have dinner in of the best restaurants in Venice city center.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Gourmet 2-course dinner, dessert, wine, and coffee
- Tea and coffee refreshments
- Private 30-minute gondola ride
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Commentary or assistance during the gondola ride
Additional Information
Step into a gondola and let a local gondolier navigate you through the mysterious waterways of Venice for a trip lasting 30 minutes. After your gondola trip, relish a traditional meal in one of the city’s finest restaurants. Your meal will be chosen a la carte:
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Starters
Italian charcuterie
Fresh tomatoes with mozzarella and fresh basil
Dual-style fish starters (fried and marinated sardines with onions and marinated salmon)
Octopus Salad -
First Course
Ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, served with a butter and sage sauce
Seafood Risotto
Lasagne, prepared in the Bolognese style -
Second Course
Seabass fillet with a pink peppercorn and dill sauce, served with seasonal vegetables
Beef steak with peas
Cuttlefish accompanied by polenta
Grilled vegetables and Dobbiaco cheese -
Dessert
Tiramisù
Homemade ice cream
Panna cotta
- Winter season (From Nov to March) Gondola is at 4.00pm, the dinner is at 7.30pm
- Summer season (From Apr to Oct) Gondola is at 6.00pm, the dinner is at 7.30pm
- Min 2 people required
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Gondola Station - Santa Maria del Giglio
Campiello Traghetto
Please reach by yourself the Giglio gondola station in Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, near Hotel Gritti.
Dinner is at 7.30 pm. Please reach on time restaurant Vino Vino Wine Bar, Ponte delle Veste 2007A
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.4
(7 Ratings)
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Harold_t
Sep 20, 2023
Great experience - The gondola ride was a fun experience but we were a little disappointed that the gondolier did not interact with us or point out sites. He was too interested in talking with the other gondoliers that we passed. The restaurant was excellent , food and waiters were excellent, would give them 5 stars.
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Explorer771505
Oct 25, 2019
Whew! - You know you read one bad review and you’re terrified… We kept going till we saw a good review, it was only a few at the time but he did it and it was perfecto! We went to Vino Vino for our dinner, the outside looks small but when we went inside it opened up and was quite huge. Very spacious, but still very quaint and very Venice! Our server did a great job and the food was excellent! First time I’ve written a review so far it was that important that you know
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Jaynegroves62
Sep 18, 2019
Gondola and dinner in Venice - I would thoroughly recommend this trip. If you only do one trip in Venice this would be it. Thank you had a lovely time and very good value for money. Jayne and Chris England
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John
Nov 5, 2019
Not Well Organized - We were left with no guide to meet us and ended up just finding out on our own where to go and what to do. The gondola people had no idea what they were supposed to do, and couldn't understand the reservation paper we gave them. It all ended up OK (with many hand gestures, as they did not speak English). We loved the gondola ride, but it was too short. The people at the restaurant also had no idea what our reservation paper was about, but after the manager got involved, it was cleared up and we had a good dinner with great wine. The tour was fine, but the company that organized the experience needs better organization and information sharing with customers.
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Jessica_a
Oct 8, 2019
Good - It was peaceful and nice to see the city by Gondola. He didn’t say much but the quiet ride wasn’t bad. Dinner was average
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Scott_p
Oct 15, 2019
DO NOT BOOK THIS! - Insanely overpriced. Walk up to any of the hundreds of gondolas for the same 30 minute ride, they're never overbooked, and it's only 80 Euros for up to 4 people. Where as 4 tickets for this booking are $150 each! RIP OFF! Then dinner is at a very average small restaurant. The food comes out quick but doesn't have much flavor or anything special. Wine tastes like a $10 from a grocery store. Menu prices DO NOT ADD UP ANYWHERE NEAR YOUR BOOKING PRICE PER PERSON. I've attempted to contact Viator about this booking and have been totally ignored. Absolutely terrible. Horrible service. I hope no one else loses their money to this.
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Philip_b
Oct 10, 2019
Worst service ever - Server at Vino Vino Wine Bar was extremely rude and the food was average at best. Gondola ride was ok but you will do better on your own. You can find a gondola ride anywhere for about 15-20 US dollars. No need to reserve this part. Save your money and pass on this one.
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