By far the best gondola I've ever sat in. No but seriously, our gondolier whose name I unfortunately can't recall but want to say Marcello but maybe not was capable, a great singer, and an even better conversationalist, and gave great information about the city as well as his own history gondoliering (possibly not a word). A+ recommend, especially couples looking for a cute date and/or gondola enthusiasts. read more

This is a priceless experience. Everything was perfect and perfectly romantic. Even if you're not into romance, it's an experience of a lifetime. My sweetheart even found a message in a bottle. Thank you Marcelo, Marlin and Gepetto. read more

It was a great experience! The people here are very nice and welcoming, and it was such a unique experience being able to ride on a gondola and just take in the sunny environment while being on the water. read more

Went for our 27th anniversary and this was such a beautiful fun thing to do in Providence! This is a must you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Highly recommend! Our Gondolier was friendly and talented. Beautiful views of the city. A must do!

One of the best excursions I have went one. It was relaxing, romantic , good for special occasions or just a beautiful scenery to visit and enjoy while on the gondo, calm. wine cookies were great , very tasty and delicious. read more

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Great night out in Providence! Very thoughtful and helpful boaters and entertaining ghost stories. read more

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My gf booked the Viaggio da Romanza for Sunday, the day after the Waterfire event but La Gondola determined the weather was going to be poor so they were nice enough to reschedule the romance package one day prior, which they don't normally offer on Waterfire Saturdays. I really appreciated how they went out of their way to rebook the date since a romance package in the rain wouldn't be so romantic, so kudos to them for making the proper adjustment. When looking for their section, just look for Cafe Nuovo and walk a little past their outdoor seating area. For the gondola ride we went with the Viaggio da Romanza which came out to $139 total plus tax and tip, tip being 15%-20% of the total cost but comes with a 40 min gondola ride, some Lindor truffles, some really amazing Sacchetti di Vino biscuits, which one of their former gondoliers makes for La Gondola, two wine glasses and a really cute picture frame with a picture they take of you right when you get on the boat. And since they don't have a liquor license, they provide you a bottle of chilled Apple Peach sparkling juice for the boat ride. Our gondelier for the night was Raffaello and he was amazing! He was super knowledgeable with the area and he sang us three really amazing songs. I also appreciated how he spoke in a very pronounced voice since he was at the back of the boat and we understood everything he said even with the surrounding noise. At the end of our ride, we asked if it was possible if we could take a photo of the three of us together and he graciously accepted. For the gondola, it's byob so if you wanted to bring a bottle of champagne or white wine, they would chill it for you but we decided to bring a bottle of red wine as well as some food from a nearby restaurant to eat on the gondola since we wanted to watch the view and to have something to snack on. I am not going to say $139 is cheap but honestly, with such a great experience and such a great gondolier with really awesome freebies and sovereigns, it is completely worth the experience especially for the amazing memories. Highly recommend. read more

My girlfriend and I decided to take a last minute trip and go to Rhode Island and that's how we stumbled upon this gem! First, this is one of the top things to do between yelp and trip advisor and I'm a HUGE fan of reviews! Secondly, we thought that the price was a little pricey but the second we sat on the gondola, it was totally worth it. I'm not going to spoil the whole event for you but Amadelo the gondolier, was fantastic. Very informative, friendly, knowledgeable and totally added to the wonderful experience. If I can make any other recommendation, the best time to go when you the sun is setting and you can catch the city lights.. geez I'm typing this and would do it all over again!! Ciao! read more

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We just had the best time today. Juliana was super fun, she sang to us and her voice is beautiful. Great experience. I would do it all over again. read more

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It is rare to see such consistently great Yelp reviews for an activity. After taking a private gondola for two this weekend, I see the reviews are very well deserved! What a great thing to do, especially with the pandemic and our inability to get to Venice, Italy right now. We had a great time, and would definitely recommend. read more

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This was a great way to get out and enjoy the afternoon. The trip was about 45 minutes and the gondola driver explained the area. He also slowed it down under the bridges and sang to us. They furnish wine cookies (very good) and water. read more

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Great way to start a birthday. We started with a 40 minute ride down the canal and ended at Café nuovo for a beautiful dinner. Perfect tonight. read more

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We had a beautiful gondola ride: so relaxing. Patricio was our gondolier and he sang several songs for us: very beautiful voice. The ride was surprisingly moving emotionally. Our ride was at night and the combination of lights, gliding through the water and the beautiful singing was gorgeous. We plan to go back this summer for another ride. Thank you LaGondola!! read more

Reanardo was adorable and a good singer! The day couldn't be beat. We learned about the history of our gondola and he was able to answer all of our questions. A nice way to celebrate our anniversary. read more

This was an amazing an experience! It was so peaceful and quiet out. Our gondolier opened our bottle of champagne and provided some delicious cookies! He gave us such an interesting history on Providence and sang a couple beautiful Italian songs! We could not have been any happier with this experience and if we're ever in the Providence area again, will definitely do! read more

Marcello was great and quite the singer. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the city is remarkable. We would do it again! Well worth the time and money for sure...don't hesitate, do it today! read more

Gennaro was an awesome guide, warm and welcoming, knowledgeable about the history of the city and its buildings, and sharing stories with us. He also had a wonderful singing voice and serenaded us with a few songs. It was a non-waterfire weekend afternoon and that added to the relaxing experience. An amazing treat for a special occasion! read more

This is a MUST have experience if you are in Providence. If you can't go to Venice right now, please visit La Gondola for an amazing gondola ride. It was a perfect date. We had a talented gondolier Genarro who sang for us in French as well as Hindi. It was a wonderful experience for sure. Ciao! read more

Absolutely amazing time our gondolier was awesome and the gondola was breathtaking Gennaro went above and beyond to make our experience better then imaginable read more

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This is one of the best, and most authentic experiences one can have in Providence. Real gondolas! Real Gondoliers! Real experience! We had Marcello, who took us on a beautiful journey down the river and out into the open water of the inner harbor, and back again. We had the amazing experience of passing another gondolier, where Marcello and other gondolier sang an Italian duet under the bridge for full effect. Marcello also took us up the "tunnel" on our return, and sang a stunning Italian aria that left me with goosebumps and tears of joy in my eyes. Such a passionate experience. I took my sister for her birthday, and it was extra! Love La Gondola and it is not to be missed if you are visiting Providence, RI. I live in Providence and have been on gondola rides before, but no two are the same and every one beats the one before. Its a must!!! read more

First time in Providence and we decided to have a gondola ride. I think our gondolier was Gianni and he was wonderful- knowledgeable, fun and sweet. He sang a few songs for us and we thoroughly enjoyed the time to relax! read more

I can't say enough great things about our gondola ride. From the initial phone call where Erika helped me select the right package, to the actual experience, and to our gondolier Ivano, everything was professionally, fun and friendly. Ivano's enthusiasm for the history of the city, his job as a gondolier, and his musical abilities made everything so enjoyable. This quick trip to Providence was part of a mother/daughter trip, and the gondola trip was a memory made that will never be forgotten. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to do something special for any occasion, whether big or small. read more

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What a great experience. They are quite the singers. Enjoyed our voyage, the scenery and the songs. Will be back !

I cannot rave more about this Gondola experience! Marcello was absolutely amazing. He was attentive, super knowledgeable and passionate about gondoliers, helpful with local recommendations, and boy can he sing a beautiful Italian tune! I highly recommend, whether you're a local or tourist, to try this out! read more

If you're visiting Providence with someone you love, you must take a ride with La Gondola. The experience from boarding to departure is one of the best uses of an hour of your time. read more

If your thinking about doing this.... Just do it! Marcello & crew are delightful. The ride is so romantic, your gondolier will be happy to provide history of the river as well as serenade you. This was a wonderful experience. read more

Took a short but lovely late night ride on the river and loved it. The gondolier guys were very friendly and taught us some things about the area. Relaxing and enjoyable! read more

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The team at Providence GONDOLIERS did a great job. The coordination was impeccable, the Gondolier was excellent and the Mondolin player was great! The sites were awesome. They also provided Pelligrino, wine biscuits, candies, a photo and awesome wine glasses for us. If you can belive it they even arranged for the picture perfect weather. By the way, this all took place in our wonderful home state of Rhode Island! Great Evening........ Thank you... read more

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Been wanting to try a gondola ride for years, and we used our daughter's high school graduation as an opportunity to celebrate by trying out La Gondola. We greatly enjoyed our Dreams trip where Alessandro, outgoing and welcoming, entertained and educated us with the history of the area, particularly the river we were on, and the architecture of the buildings in our view during this trip. Having never taken a gondola ride before it somehow gave a different perspective on an area I had seen many times before. It was simply "more" by taking a gondola ride, more romantic, more interesting, indeed dream-like. Thank you Allesandro and La Gondola for making my daughter's graduation wish come true! read more

Had so much fun on our gondola ride this weekend. Giuliana was our gondolier and she was amazing. She sang us a few Italian songs and has an incredible singing voice. Would absolutely recommend! We will deffinetly be back! read more

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o My wife and I did the full Waterfire on Labor day 2021 (first in 2 years and dedicated to the first responders). Worried about crowds we parked in the Providence Place mall - which was free and close but a little hard to walk in/out. Found the gondola dock. Had a lovely 30 minute trip around the fires (and man, we were worried about being chilly but these fires, like the fires of Gondor, give of a lot of heat!). Lovely time. They provide an ice bucket for BYOB but we didn't partake after a day of imbibing. The gondolier was very nice and even sang at one point when we were away from the music. He sang "Falling in Love with you" which was corny but was nice and fun. read more

My husband and I did our gondola ride on Friday night and it was amazing! From the very beginning the staff were super helpful. Our 1yr anniversary was Saturday and they recommended we do the ride on Friday since the ride during the WaterFire event on Saturday feels less private and impersonal. We really appreciated that feedback! The ride, our gondolier and the violinist was amazing! A perfect pre-anniversary experience. We will definitely recommend this to everyone. read more

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This was so much fun! I highly recommend to anyone visiting Providence. The gondoliers are amazing! They are skilled at handling the gondola, and also as tour guides - plus they have voices of angels, singing classic Italian songs. This was a very pleasant way to be introduced to Providence. read more

We had such a great time on the gondola ride. They were so polite and professional our gondolier sang beautiful original Italian songs to us and gave us delicious wine cookies. A must do in Newport! read more

One of the highlights of our trip! Would highly recommend La Gondola! It was our honeymoon and my first time in Providence. I was torn between a night or day trip. The day trip is just what worked for are other planned activities. It was easy to book online and everything was as perfect as promised. Giuliana was our gondolier. She was perfect! We learned a lot about Providence on our tour and got great recommendations on things to visit and places to eat. She had a beautiful voice, too. Her and the owner, Marcello both sang together as the trip wrapped up. The gondola river cruise was delightful, informative, and beautiful. This was truly an experience that will never be forgotten. read more

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Our experience was outstanding even in the rain. The young lady paddling the boat had an absolutely amazing singing voice. This is an excellent way to spend and afternoon or evening with someone special or friends. read more

I'm surprised there hasn't been anymore reviews on this place they are amazing!!! It was such a beautiful experience. I went with my friends and had a great time with Rosario, our gondolier. He was funny, serenaded us and was very informative during the tour. He even offered us umbrellas for the ride because it was raining a bit before our ride. Luckily, the sky cleared up and the weather was perfect. I would definitely do this again and I would recommend this to everyone. It is such a great time. Oh fyi, you can bring your own bottle of wine and they will have an ice bucket to place the bottles in while on the gondola ride. Rosario even poured our first glass for us before we took off. They offer wine cookies which are a nice treat. read more

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My husband and I had our first date on La Gondola. Two years later we were married on the same gondola, with the same gondolier AND the ceremony was officiated by Marcello, who was our gondolier on our most recent anniversary ride. Our experience with La Gondola has ALWAYS been wonderful. The staff is super-friendly, professional and care about making the experience one-of-a-kind, every single time. To see Providence from such a different viewpoint is so relaxing and enjoyable. read more

I can't even begin to explain how much of an amazing experience this was. I surprised my husband for his birthday and he absolutely loved it! Perfect for a romantic date. If you are ever in Providence don't skip on this one! read more