La Gondola

1 Citizens Plz, Providence, RI 02903

401 421 8877

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A personal favorite, the gondola tied up with the Italian flag overhead.

A very Italian painting inside the Gondola

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Ranked #1 of 10 activities in Providence

44 Reviews

Type: Boat Tours

Owner description: Experience Providence from a new perspective! Benvenuto! We invite you to revel in the sights of the City from a unique vantage point that captures... more » Owner description: Experience Providence from a new perspective! Benvenuto! We invite you to revel in the sights of the City from a unique vantage point that captures the heart of Providence. Enjoy an excursion along the Woonasquatucket and Providence Rivers and witness the revitalization of the City, river walks, and waterfront parks. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or birthday, looking to propose to that special someone, or just on a vacation to the city, a gondola trip is a great way to make your visit to Providence memorable and unique. La Gondola operates three authentic Venetian gondolas along the Providence Riverwalk, accommodating up to six passengers at a time on each gondola. Reservations are highly recommended and are always exclusive to your party. We are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Our season is from 1 May to 31 October, and of course trips are always subject to availability and the weather. La Gondola Providence: For Lovers, For Families, For Everyone.

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ribeirodk

East Taunton, Massachusetts

1 review

“Our experience with La Gondola”

Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I reserved a gondola ride for my wife's birthday this past Saturday evening (05/18/13)and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. We were welcomed by Marcello, the owner who explained everything beautifully from the availability of the bellini beverages to asking us if we had our own beverages or cuisine in which to take along for the voyage (we'll be... More

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Dear ribeirodk, I truly appreciate your taking the time to post this review. I will make sure that your compliments are passed on to Rosario; he is a great gondolier, and his knowledge of the city of Providence increases every year, as we learn more and more about the layers of history in our city. There really is much more... More

scflanagan

Colorado Springs, CO

1 review

“La Gondola made my proposal simply spectacular!!!”

Reviewed May 17, 2013

Marcello and the crew really went the extra mile for us, and at no extra cost. I proposed to my girlfriend on La Gondola and Marcello helped my elaborate plan come together in fantastic fashion. My fiance is still amazed at the whole experience & she won't stop fawning about it. Marcello provided additional help before and after the gondola... More

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Dear scflanagan, Thank you so much for this review. We had such a great time ourselves, helping to plan a trip that we hoped would meet your expectations. We were probably as nervous as you that everything went off okay, and THRILLED that your girlfriend (and now fiancee) had the experience that we all hoped that she would! I will... More

Mary M

North Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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3 reviews

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“Providence Gondola Ride”

Reviewed May 16, 2013

Marcello and Alessandro, Thank you for making Jerry’s Birthday the best ever. It truly was a magical night. The singing, the wine and biscuits, the way the gondola cut thru the water, and the scenery made for a unforgettable evening. Thank you so much, Mary

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Dear Mary M, Thank you so much for taking a moment to post this review. It was such a pleasure finally meeting you two! I greatly appreciate your mentioning specifically the gondola cutting through the water. As a gondolier, it is always nice when somebody compliments the rowing, as I teach all of the gondoliers to be as mindful as... More

aurealyn

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Romantic”

Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

Marchelo was the man who crossed us through the river during sunset.. He is such a talented and genuine person who gave us a tour of the city on the gondola. He serenaded us with Italian music..Visit the place with your significant other..;)

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Dear Aurealyn, It was such a pleasure meeting you two; I am so happy that we were able to meet and take the trip together. And thank you also for taking a moment to post this review, and for your kind words; I greatly appreciate it. I hope that you two had a safe and uneventful trip back home, and... More

22Princess

Ledyard, Connecticut

1 review

3 helpful votes

“Experience An Affordable Romantic Venetian Gondola Ride Along The Downtown Canal In Providence, Rhode Island”

Reviewed March 25, 2013

Experience a romantic Venetian moment along the downtown canal in the capital city of Providence in Rhode Island. Whether you live nearby or it would be a bit of a journey – it is a worthwhile experience that everyone should have. From the moment you arrive at the Gondola Landing, you are treated special – as though you are their... More

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Dear Roberta and John, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this terrific review! One of the other gondoliers was with me (we're working hard on the boats, preparing them for this upcoming season) when your review came to us, and he almost thought it was an advertisement, it was so descriptive and comprehensive! I truly appreciate... More

62shorty

Agawam, Massachusetts

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“A night to remember”

Reviewed December 9, 2012

This is really worth the effort to get to Providence. We drove from Western MA to celebrate our parents anniversary/mother's birthday. It was a total surprise for them and the whole night was perfect. It started out with our gondola ride. Everyone was so friendly and the voice of Marcello was a delight. My Italian father even sang along. The... More

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Dear 62shorty, Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review of us. I truly appreciate your compliments, and I am very happy that we were able to provide for you a memorable experience. I will certainly pass your compliments to Maria; she is very talented, both with the accordion and in her deli; she was just... More

Mary Beth P

Westwood, Massachusetts

1 review

“Molto Buona! (Very good in Italia)”

Reviewed October 28, 2012

We surprised our friend for her birthday with a ride on La Gondola by spending an enchanting evening with the gondoliers riding down the river, listening to the beautiful music of the guitarist and wonderful singing of Alessandro. They pampered us even before we got on the boat by making sure our drinks and snacks were prepared nicely and graciously... More

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Dear Mary Beth P, Thank you very much for taking a moment to write this review, particularly since I notice that it is your first one on TripAdvisor. I truly appreciate it, and completely agree with you that a quiet night in the city is the way to go; Providence has a magic about it that really makes our job... More

Tanya A

Tiverton, Rhode Island, United States

1 review

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“Wedding Night”

Reviewed October 20, 2012

My husband and I went on the night of October 13th after we had been married earlier that day. The singer had a great voice and was simply Amazing! The musician was fantastic as well! What great guys they were. A wonderful romantic way to end our wedding night! The only thing I regret was not taking a picture of... More

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Dear Tanya A, First, congratulations on your marriage! And thank you so much for posting this review of us; I will certainly pass on your compliments to your gondolier (Rosario) and musician (The Don.) It has been really great to see the development of the new gondoliers in particular over the course of this season, but I honestly do think... More

Weston66

St. Louis, MO

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“A Little Bit of Italy ...... in Providence”

Reviewed October 13, 2012

We have not been to Venice, and probably never will ...... but we certainly feel like we have experienced the next best thing with the La Gondola ride in Providence, as we floated under several arching bridges through the city. Rosario was our gondolier, and he was a wonderful host. Did an expert job in guiding the gondola, and sang... More

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Dear Weston66, Thank you very much for taking the time to post this review! I truly appreciate your words about Rosario; he is so talented and personable. I am very fortunate to have him as a gondolier; I know that every trip he takes is going to be a great one, and that is a very reassuring thing, believe me!... More

ELIZABETH O

Memphis, Tennessee

1 review

“Memorable Experience !”

Reviewed October 12, 2012

I booked this trip as part of a day long birthday celebration for my sister and it turned out to be the highlight of the day ! Alberto, our gondolier and Ivano, our classical guitarist made us feal like we were Venetian royality. They serenaded us as we slowly floated down the river. Alberto even gave us a beautiful rendition... More

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Dear ELIZABETH O, Thank you SO much for taking the time to write this review! Alberto is our newest gondolier (he's only been rowing trips for a few months now,) and Ivano, who started rowing last year, started playing the guitar on trips this year as well, so I am VERY happy to see this particular review, about how great... More