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.

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 ...

You can prebook a Venice gondola ride online if you prefer, which typically costs at least $85 for two adults. Some of the best gondola tours you can book online come from companies like Walks of ...

The gondola has been part of Venice since the 11th century ... in 1917 and when it opened in 1923 it was the largest car factory in the world. The design was innovative. Built on five floors ...

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 ...