Gondolas

To ride in a romantic gondola (a small, four-person ornamental boat) with a charismatic Italian gondolier on the scene-setting Venetian canals is a traveller's heaven. It is also one of the most important aspects of making a trip to Venice complete.

The best time to take a gondola ride is the evening, especially if the sun is close to setting. The prices vary between 100 to 150 euros for four people. Make sure to negotiate with the gondolier first as to not overpay.