Gondola with lavish seats and a gondolier's hat
Canal Grande (Grand Canal)
Venice, October 2012
“As much a symbol of Venice as the winged lion, the gondola is one of Europe's great traditions, incredibly and inexplicably expensive but truly as romantic as it looks (detractors who write it off as too touristy have most likely never tried it). Though it's often quoted in print at differing official rates, expect to pay 80€ for a 40-minute tour (100€ 7pm-8am), with up to six passengers, and 40€ for every additional 20 minutes (50€ at night). That's not a typo: 150€ an hour for an evening cruise. (Cruising the Canals, Frommer's Venice)
I can remember traveling the canals by gondola. It was a very wonderful way to see Venice. Of course, I didn't have to pay for the experience, so maybe that's why I enjoyed it so much. 80€! Wow!
ReplyDelete80€ is ok if you feel like a dogaressa which is what I would feel like here.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Venice yet but sure that's a fantastic city. This gondola is very nice and spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and have a great weekend. Greetings, Miklos