A gondola ride in Venice is one of the most iconic experiences in Europe. When I recently visited Italy with my children, it was one of the experiences I was most looking forward to sharing with them.

My kids and I went to Venice, and we preferred a rowing lesson to a gondola ride. The gondola ride was disappointing, but the rowing lesson I booked was exciting. Next time, I'd skip the gondola ...

My kids and I went to Venice, and we preferred a rowing lesson to a gondola ride. The gondola ride was disappointing, but the rowing lesson I booked was exciting. Next time, I'd skip the gondola ride ...