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It\u2019s evening in Venice, and the warmth of the day is dipping. Romance is in the air, and you can feel it in the gentle breeze. A day of touring the city is done. It\u2019s time to bring an extra dose of passion to the trip. A romantic, alfresco dinner? That would do the trick, but perhaps there\u2019s something more memorable, a true one-off. And then you look out towards the water and a gondola glides by, the sound of song filling the air. The gondolier singing as the couple on board take in the Venice sights and sounds. There\u2019s the answer. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Venice is a popular Italian destination<\/a>; and has a plethora of wonderful attractions and iconic views to take in. Perhaps though it\u2019s the sight of the Venice gondola rides that really signifies you are in this special city. After all, there\u2019s nowhere else in the world that offers such a unique, romantic way to travel around the narrow waterways. It’s a Venice must do!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Suzanne Emily O\u2019Connor on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

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Taking a gondola ride<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s head back in time a bit, get an idea of where this unique water transport developed. Centuries back, these unusual shaped boats were the primary means of getting around the city. Jump forward to today, and not much has actually changed! Ok, they may have been replaced by modern motorised water-themed transport, and aren’t used as the main means of getting from A to B, but they are still the most recognisable symbol, those special Venice gondola rides.<\/p>\n

Steered by one person, it\u2019s amazing to think that these narrow rowing boats were the only way to navigate the narrow waterways. Sitting there gliding along past the marble palaces and piazzas. Today you\u2019ll can follow in their footsteps, looking at the beautiful bridges that span the canals, the churches and lopsided buildings on the water\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a 30-minute ride, a private tour with the added serenade or part of a wider experience (walking and gondola tour anyone?), you can\u2019t but enjoy the experience. The true Venetian experience.<\/p>\n

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Water Taxis<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When on land, you remember that much of Venice is without roads! No hailing and jumping in a taxi here! You have to navigate the narrow, maze like streets by foot. Don’t get lost! Or there again, you have the water taxis. That\u2019s the magic of this city. The easiest way to get around, other than walking, of course, is to take a water taxi! Hail a boat and away you go! Bear in mind that they can be expensive, so it\u2019s worth seeking or at least knowing about an alternative, which just so happens there is one!<\/p>\n

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Photo by L on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

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Water Bus<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re happy to share with others, then the water bus is the answer. There\u2019s even a hop-on hop-off boat option<\/a>! Get around for one or two days and all your transport worries are taken care of. If you\u2019re not wanting that form of transportation, then the vaporetto\u2019s (water buses) are the Venice replacement for the urban bus. It\u2019s not a gondola, but it\u2019s a more romantic way to travel that a normal bus with four wheels. That\u2019s the beauty and appeal of visiting here.<\/p>\n

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Few places can offer an everyday experience and make it feel romantic, different, even magical. Venice can, with its water transport choices, with the Venice gondola rides the pinnicle. You may find you end up using all three! There\u2019s no harm in that, as Venice offers plenty of extraordinary places to visit and experiences to be had. That, though, is for another day.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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