Europe

Journey To Venice, Italy – Be Sure To Have Gondola Ride

Venice, Italy is adjudged by a lot of tourists to be one of the best destinations, so romantic especially when you and your loved one go on a gondola ride. You can snuggle in this red-velvet cushioned boat serenaded by the gondolier. As regal as this may sound, the ride is very expensive and your trip will be disastrous if you do not know the right way to contract the services of the gondolier.

Here are some tips when you try to ride on a gondola

On negotiating for the fare -

·         You have to choose carefully your gondola station; find the station closest to the site you want to see up close.

·         Be sure to explain to the gondolier the canal and the places you want to see and explore.

·         As the rate for a ride may not be always uniform, you can haggle with the gondolier for the price of a ride. Be sure to agree on how long it would take you to complete your ride. Extra minutes can be hefty.

·         You can choose if you want the gondolier to serenade. This will entail additional expense and every song increases the price substantially.

·         As much as possible refrain from asking your hotel concierge to make the deal for you. There are times when these hotel personnel charge more than what you should normally pay for.

Other tips –

·         Share your gondola ride with other people to lessen the cost. A gondola accommodates 6 passengers.

·         Price of gondola ride is higher after 8 PM.

·         Do not ride when it is low tide; you will not see the best of Venice.

·         Take with you some wine and cheese; this makes your gondola ride more pleasurable.

·         If you are a sea-sick person, gondola ride may not be for you.