We had a great time If you're in providence you should do the gondola We went at night which was great! read more

We celebrated our anniversary by taking a gondola ride through Providence. Who knew there were gondolas in Providence?? I am so happy that we did! It was so relaxing and the sites were beautiful. We brought our own wine and cheese and a blanket. Couldn't have been more romantic! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something different to do. read more

This was one amazing experience! I am a native Rhode Islander and was trying to think of something different to do for my sister's birthday. Booked the gondola ride on a beautiful Saturday afternoon August 25. Our gondolier Amadeo was fantastic! Personable friendly talented. His voice rivaled Josh Groban! It was a very pleasant and relaxing time on the river. Highly recommend this as a way to celebrate any occasion. The company goes all out in making the experience memorable. read more

La Gondola was fantastic. I have been to Venice, but in my opinion, Providence was much better. My husband and I went there at night. It was both romantic and intimate. So tranquil. "Marcello" was wonderful. Although I was born in Providence he told me things about the city I have never known. "Marcello" also has a great voice, and sang to us under the darken tunnels and bridges through the tranquil waters of the Providence River. Everyone should take advantage of this wonderful experience! He was one of the nicest people we have every met, just charming! read more

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The ride was amazing! I really enjoyed it. We booked it near sunset and the the view of the city upon coming back with the crimson sky was spectacular. Definitely recommend doing. read more

Pretty good. Nice view and had a great conversation with the gondolier. Recommend this.

Had a great evening out with my girlfriend. I surprised her with the Viaggio de Romanza package and it was everything I could have hoped for. Staff was great and since we went in the late evening it was a little quieter. Very strongly recommend as a date. read more

This was really a fantastic tour and our guide was fantastic. They have various packages to choose from. Our gondolier was friendly, fun and very informative. It just happened to be a beautiful Autumn day and it was picture perfect. read more

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Such a fun ride through the Providence canals! Our gondola operator was amazing! He kept us entertained with fun facts and the history of Providence, its colonial founding, and the relationship it had with the indigenous peoples. We also learned a lot about the Venetian gondola designs and how their company started and got them. He also actually sang two songs for us which my partner and I were pleasantly surprised by. He had a great tone and it added to the flare. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because it's not IN Venice. I would highly recommend this experience for the 40 minutes. Well worth the experience for couples or even two couples hanging out. read more

La Gondola was an incredible experience on the river. You have to bring your own alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks. The gondoliers will put your drinks in a bucket of ice, and they give you glasses for your drinks to borrow & little wine biscuits for each rider. The gondolier is very nice and tells you all about the city and will answer any questions you have. Our gondolier's voice was very lovely, and he sang a song under the bridges. I would say there were about 3-4 songs over the course of the ride. It's a great way to see the city and learn about the history. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting in Providence. It can be a romantic date or a trip with family!! People typically tip the gondolier $20 for the ride FYI read more

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wonderful experience to celebrate moms birthday. Relaxing ride while our gondolier Colibri pointed out some sites and sang for us. He even sang Happy Birthday to her in Italian. Definitely a one in a kind experience. read more

Such a fun thing to do while in Providence. Very organized and easy to find. Also, very accommodating. We were called to reschedule due to bad weather. So happy it wasn't cancelled. Throughly enjoyed the ride and sights. read more

Could not be happier that we chose to do this. A beautiful ride with lovely views. So impressed with Julianna, who new Providence history and had the most amazing voice. We were fortunate to hear a duet with Marcellino as well. Highly recommend this. Worth every penny. read more

A group of 6 was able to find a groupon deal when looking for activities in Providence this past weekend. This gondola tour was definitely the best thing we did that weekend. The price with the groupon was very reasonable ($89 for up to six people) and they provided us with cookies, blankets and wine glasses (2 were free to take home!). It was not difficult to find La Gondola and were greeted by a friendly worker. The groupon advised us to make a reservation but we arrived early and we were still able to board the gondola right away. As our group was visiting from New York City, our gondolier asked us what we wanted to know most about the lovely town of Providence and he was a wealth of information! He gave us the history of the town and listed the best restaurants to try during our weekend (all of which sounded delicious). Not only was he helpful, the gondola ride was full of laughter because we were all able to joke around. He also serenaded us with two beautiful songs and I would definitely come by again if I'm ever in Providence :) read more

We had a wonderful experience. Very entertaining, pleasant and relaxing. The gandoliers were very attentive and engaging. I would highly recommend them. read more

Great experience! Learned some history about the city and got recommendations for sites to see and places to eat.

Amazing views. Amazing hospitality. Perfect for a date or family. (We took our 15 month old.) Definitely can't miss when in Providence!

Marcello was able to fit us in due to a last minute cancellation and we are so grateful as we had a fantastic time. Great providence history being shared and we were serenaded with many songs throughout our 40 minute ride. Marcello is a gem! read more

Booked the Viaggio da Romanza for my anniversary with my girlfriend. Our gondolier was Giuseppe and he was awesome. Very welcoming and entertaining. He has great knowledge of the city and his voice is fantastic. It was spitting rain but it made our trip more fun! I would definitely do this again, it's a different perspective of the city! read more

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La Gondola Prov is a must-experience activity! My family and I had such a nice time. Our gondolier was Mariano and he was very wonderful! His singing was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and experienced! 10/10! Would love to be back again some day! read more

This was such a fun experience! Our gondola driver was the best. So friendly and welcoming for our ride. I highly recommend doing this if you are going to be in providence! Its quick and easy and so much fun. We brought our own champagne and they put it in some ice and poured our first cups for us. Already excited to go back and do it again. The ride is so pretty and relaxing. He even sang me happy birthday in Italian since it was my birthday! Just the best!! read more

This was such a cute experience. A gondola ride in Providence! The gondola was beautiful, the gondolier very eager to please and share his knowledge about the area, and he sang beautifully! It was short and sweet but very memorable. Ps take advantage of being allowed to bring wine or champagne (or juice for the under 21). It goes so well with the cookies they supply...what a great touch, and it really adds to the ambience. My son and I loved this. read more

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A very relaxing ride. It was a first for us. Amadeo? our gondolier was very pleasant and accommodating on our ride. The Italian serenades along our ride made it very enjoying and the wine biscuits were delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do. read more

Rosario and Sophia were the greatest!! Rosario was our gondolier he made everything perfect from the singing to the rowing! You can bring your own beverage (wine, beer) so that was really nice. We came from Braintree for our anniversary and it was worth every penny and all of our time!! Definitely a must do!! Will be back soon. read more

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We really enjoyed our gondola ride with Legno! We had never been to Providence before, and he had a lot of wisdom to impart and a lot of stories to share. He made the ride super enjoyable and interesting. It's very beautiful and quiet down on the river, away from all the people, and you can really take in the sites. Definitely worth doing if you are visiting the area. read more

Marcello and Nazzareno (sp?) made our anniversary extra special, they went above and beyond!

Decided to treat myself while i visited R.I best decision ever wish the ride was longer great customer service. Dont remember my drivers name but hes young handsome and smart . I was serenaded and given a history lesson. All wine sipping wine . Not to mention i now have a list of places to go via my driver. read more

Such a fun night! Guiliana was our gondolier - she has a really beautiful singing voice and she is very knowledgable of the area. We had the Apple Peach sparkling cider and the wine biscuits, which were delicious. It was a very relaxing ride on a beautiful night. I can't wait to do it again. read more

The best experience ever! Our gondolier Sylvano was fascinating. He told us a great number of interesting stories and sang beautifully. The owner Marcello also sang for us making out ride exceptionally romantic. We would highly recommend La Gondola. It has a spirit of the city. We are definitely going back. Don't miss out on this experience. La Gondola is a must!!!! read more

This is a wonderful experience and I highly recommend omens it. Our gondolier, nikola, was outstanding. The singing, conversation and local knowledge were all perfect. Thank you for making my birthday a memorable one! read more

We were supposed to go to Italy for our one year anniversary, but chose not to given the circumstances. Instead, we decided to take a weekend getaway in Rhode Island, and got a little taste of Italy through La Gondola. It was an awesome experience. The gondola was on time, we were provided some delicious cookies, and we brought some champagne. Our gondolier shared some Providence history with us and sang two beautiful songs. It is a memory we will cherish forever! Highly recommend to anyone that is visit Providence. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this experience. Our gondolier was Ivano and he was extremely knowledgeable about Providence (and RI). He serenaded us twice (and had an amazing voice!!). Marcello, who owned the business was very kind and also very knowledgeable, not only of Providence, but of Italy as well. They were all ready for us when we got there - ice bucket was chilled, wine bottle opened with glasses and our cookies were in a basket ready to go. I highly recommend doing this while in Providence! It's a wonderful experience!!! read more

Where do I begin? I could never say enough wonderful things about our experience with La Gondola, and especially Marcello/Matthew. My husband and I got married by Marcello on the river in downtown Providence, on an authentic Italian gondola on 07-07-2017. From the very beginning, Marcello was immediately responsive and available to discuss how the ceremony would go, and offered a wealth of encouragement and insight. We knew immediately that we had made the right decision to say our vows in this manner. Upon meeting him to discuss the locations and ceremony walk-through, we learned more about his enthusiasm for authentic Venetian culture, his love of language and song, and his ability to accommodate our ceremony requirements. He put us right at ease and made us felt like we were picking up with an old friend. On the day of our event, rain threatened to put a damper on our best-laid plans, but (mostly) held off as we proceeded in the gondola to the ceremony location. We were escorted in via an operatic medley of "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You." Our family and friends thought the entire experience one-of-a-kind, and our parents had their own serenade on the return back to the dock after the ceremony. The attention to detail and warmth, professionalism and courtesy of Marcello and his entire team was top notch! I would recommend to anyone wanting to "take the plunge" and going all the way with a marriage ceremony; or a romantic evening, anniversary or birthday celebration. Take a trip back in time with La Gondola, you will never be the same and you will probably come back for more.... read more

This has to be one of the more romantic events I have ever been a part of. Our gondolier was friendly and knowledgeable. He sang songs to us in Italian under the bridges and made my girlfriend's heart melt. We brought wine, beer and fruit. They provided glasses and ice to keep things cold and also provided wine biscuits as well. The cancellation policy is exceptional so don't fear for bad weather. We WILL be doing this again. I would recommend this to anyone. read more

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They were Amazing. Took my girlfriend for her birthday. Just a class act the whole time. Friendly and they can sing. My girlfriend told me it was her favorite birthday ever. read more

We had such a great time. Raphael was such a great gondolier. His voice was so beautiful and he made the ride even more special. The people who work at La Gondola are all so nice including Erica who made our arrangements for us. read more

A lovely experience for a family of four. Tour guide/gondolier was get knowledgeable and friendly. His lovely singing was a great bonus. Homemade biscuits were a nice touch. We had a great time! read more

Great way to top off a wonderful evening. This was my third time with this company. Viewing the city of Providence from the water is beautiful.. Everything about this gondola ride was excellent. Juliana, our gondolier was excellent also....and she has an angelic voice!!! Don't give it a second thought...book it! read more

So..a gondola ride in the city - how cheesy is that? Right? WRONG!!! While it seems weird, it is actually amazing! You glide on the river and hear the stories of the Providence now and how it got to be, and just in case that was not fun enough, your guide, if you wish, bursts into opera as you pass under the small bridges that cross the river. I cannot recommend this ride enough. I can only hope that you read this review and that you will take my advise and not miss this magical opportunity. You will thank me later. read more

Alessandro was an amazing tour gondolier. from singing to Providence information, he did it all!! Very sweet and talented, would highly recommend read more