Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPrivate Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade
based on 23 reviews
Duration: 35 minutes (approx.)
Location: Venice, Italy
Product code: 2495ABTOUR3P
23 reviews of Private Tour: Venice Gondola Ride with Serenade
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My wife and I really didn't know what to expect from the guy in a tracksuit top who boarded our gondola. A few minutes into the trip the accordion started, the wine was opened and pictures were taken. Out of nowhere a booming voice broke into song. We sat back and enjoyed the views of the winding Venetian canals. All of the sudden the versatile singer started to show us his dance moves, gyrating his hips and thrusting towards us! We could not contain our laughter. We kissed under the bridge for good luck and continued our journey in the choppier water. This was by far the most memorable night of our 2 week tour of Italy and I would recommend booking through Viator to all.
Reviewed by: James B, United Kingdom, September 2006
It's one of those must do at least once touristy things. We had fun and the music was a nice touch.
Reviewed by: Frank P, United States of America, October 2008
We didn't get our serenade, so that was very disappointing. I have no idea what happened with that! Overall, it was a good way to see Venice with all the major landmarks pointed out.
Reviewed by: Stella G, Australia, June 2008
The staff was prompt to provide the service. The Gondolier and the singing team were helpful and attentive.
Reviewed by: Gustavo B, Mexico, July 2007
Our private gondola serenade was a definite highlight of our trip to Italy. The musicians really enhanced the whole experience. The supplier also accommodated us by rescheduling our ride, as the weather did not cooperate at our assigned time. I would highly recommend this to the first-time visitor to Venice. And although I was a bit skeptical about booking this tour, I would definitely use Viator again in the future.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, June 2007
When we got there, the singer was not there and he had to be called which delayed our departure on the gondola. But the overall ride was very special, and is one of our outstanding memories of our trip.
Reviewed by: Anthony I, United States of America, September 2006
Very unorganized. The gondola people were VERY rude and nasty. I had to call the tour office because I was told by the gondolier kiosk that my voucher was no good! This tour was outrageously expensive for what we got, which pretty much ruined the moment. At least the musicians were WONDERFUL!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, September 2007
We gave the voucher to the man at the booth, and he put us on a gondola. There was no serenade and no music. The ride was fine, but the gondolier never said a word to us. When I asked about the music and serenade, he said that I needed to ask for that before we got on the boat.
Reviewed by: Carol S, United States of America, September 2006
