Gondola Ride through the Canals of Venice, Venice
I got to sit in the King/Queen seats. It was really nice
Very fun! Driver was very friendly and the experience was everything we'd hoped for.
Overview
The gondola is as unique as its city of origin, with its crescent-shaped hulls and forcoles allowing gondoliers to position oars in different ways. The oar positioning is the secret to how these long and slender crafts navigate Venice’s narrow and intricate network of waterways.
You’ll start along the banks of the Grand Canal, passing the most popular sites in Venice, including palaces and bridges. But you’ll also enjoy the smaller canals, discovering hidden mansions and quiet corners of the city.
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