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Gondola di Venezia

Esplanade in front of the Hatch Shell, Boston, MA
617-876-2800
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Boston Gondoliers
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Ranked #43 of 77 tours in Boston
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Gondola Di Venezia also known as Boston Gondolas is a one of a kind WOW!! experience. With our 2 authentic gondolas that were built and shipped from...... more » Owner description: Gondola Di Venezia also known as Boston Gondolas is a one of a kind WOW!! experience. With our 2 authentic gondolas that were built and shipped from Venice ,Italy , we offer PRIVATE tours on The Charles River at The Esplanade. Located only steps away from the heart of Boston , The Esplanade is the gateway to The Charles River, complete with Venetian style, canals, bridges and Lagoons. Indulge in The History , Mystery and Romance of this very private experience. Sit back and sip your champagne or wine ,take in the sights and sounds of Boston and Cambridge, incredible skyline views, live music with our accordion player, a complimentary basket of cheese ,crackers and chocolates . Your gondolier will pamper you and provide you with glasses, ice ,ice buckets and warm blankets when necessary. There are 3 different tour package available, all are PRIVATE!! Voted "Boston's Best Place to POP The Question" A great way to celebrate any occasion in a very unique and unforgettable way! RESERVATIONS are required, on line or by phone 1-800-979-3370 Open from late May through mid October , Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3 PM to 11 PM. Special arrangements can be made for Monday through Thursday tours at additional cost. Come see what Boston's Best Kept Secret is all about! « less
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“OMG. Fabulous!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Truly Boston's best kept secret. Takes your breath away, while you are seeing Boston and the Charles River from a spectacular vantage point, toasting with friends or loved ones, listening to the accordian player, you are transcended back in time. Unless you go to Itally, you will not be able to top this! More

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“Wonderful Experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011

I booked the “Mezza Luna Tour” for our 22nd anniversary. Booking was a synch online; I even found a 10% discount code. Staff was excellent and nature cooperated with a magnificent sunset. We enjoyed a great wine with our namesake, from Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits, (just a short walk away) in supplied wine glasses which was put on ice... More

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“Best kept secret in Boston...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2008
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Booked this as a special treat on a recent trip to Boston. Managed to get it to concide with sunset to add a little something extra. This was easily the best thing about our trip, besides watching the Yankees beat the Sox at Fenway! From the moment we boarded the gondola, our driver made us feel at ease. We were... More

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“Gondola Ride on the Charles River”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2007
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A unique sea experience available in Boston that is probably not as well known as some other water tours, such as the Duck tours, is the gondola rides on the Charles River, which are provided by Gondola di Venezia and depart from the Esplanade in front of the Hatch Shell (a great place to see free concerts, from classical to... More

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