I think it was expensive for half an hour in the gondola and the meal for 2 at over £200.00. The gondolier was very nice and did explain a few things on the ride. The food was great at the Restaurant however we felt we were ripped off by the waiter when we paid for the extras (2 glasses of wine each) 32 euros but then charged another 20 euros (what for ?) which came to 52 euros and he said that excluded a tip. We gave him 60 euros all together. Clearly our fault as we should have queried the extra 20 euros whilst we were there. We should have smelled a rat when he said he preferred to be paid in cash. Also we were never offered a receipt. I think it would have been much cheaper if we had booked the gondola ride separate and gone to a Restaurant of our own choice. Which we will do next time.

We went on Valentine’s Day and this is what I went to Venice for; to ride a gondola. Very good value for money considering the price you pay to ride a gondola privately. With this deal, you have the added bonus of a lovely Italian meal in a quaint, side street restaurant. We booked the last slot at 18:15 which was stunning. As we entered the gondola and began the tour it was day time light, by the end it was nightfall and simply beautiful. Highly recommend.

La ballade en gondole est superbe. Un peu à l'écart des touristes avec un gondolier très sympathique qui parlé un peu un français. Le resto et sympa mais attention en dehors des plats rien n'est compris. Les vins sont assez chers. Dans l'ensemble un très bon pack.