Venice 's dreamy canals and timeless architecture create the perfect setting for a romantic escape. Over three days, couples ...

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 ...

Getting lost in Venice's streets is one of the joys of the city. Launching this month, and capturing this notion of the ‘unseen’ side of Venice, is Life View by Aperol, the famous orange ...

You can prebook a Venice gondola ride online if you prefer ... but know they are also found along many of the side streets throughout the city. Specific hours and availability varies among ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: You don't need to make a reservation for a gondola ride ... along one of the side streets. – Holly D. Johnson Considered to be the main street of Venice, the roughly ...

Unlike Venice, where a gondola ride often costs upwards of €80, Valletta offers a much more affordable alternative. Here, visitors can embark on a romantic ride on traditional Maltese boats ...

Related stories Going on a gondola ride Like many visitors to Venice, I was convinced the highlight of our trip would be being paddled through the city's serene canals by a gondolier. But our ...

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 17: A Vaporetto passes a Gondolier and their Gondola on the canal's of ... [+] Venice, on August 17, 2022, in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Steve Christo/Corbis via Getty Images ...