Steep Yet Romantic Gondola Rides

Part of a bona fide Italian experience is visiting the picturesque city of Venice. Fortunately, you don't have to be a ladies' man to truly relish this city of water. Venice is not only a perfect site for twosomes on their honeymoon. Even if you are on a respite all by yourself, you will surely have a outstanding time exploring the city. Of course, a vacation in Venice is not complete without riding the vintage Venetian boat, the gondola.

On one of my vacations in Venice with a pal, I had the chance to ride this famous boat. One thing to know regarding gondola rides is that they are pretty steep. The rates fluctuate but it can set off from around €62 for a 50-minute ride. Gondola rides can be found adjacent to overvisited areas likes Piazzale Roma, Doge's Palace, and Rialto Bridge. The most well-known ride is down the Grand Canal, but my friend and I opted for a more quiet cruise in Venice's side canals. The adventure is comparable to riding one of those handsome cabs around New York City only it's more idealistic and well, more expensive; the cruise is all worth it, though. The panoramas you'll see as your gondola pass by will promptly make you forget about the Euros you just shelled out.