The Gondola Company

The Gondola Company

The Gondola Company
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2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 10:00 PM
About
The Gondola Company is your Passport to Italy. Indulge in all the magic and tradition of Venice right here in San Diego as you gently cruise in a private gondola through the enchanting canals of the Coronado Cays. Whether it’s a relaxing journey or a romantic adventure, each cruise is A Truly Memorable Experience.
Coronado, California

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C. Powers
Lakeside, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
This was a great time with Patriciano, he had a great personality, and we aske him to sing a couple songs and he did. 2 or 3 in Italian ( like the music playing) but acapella and 1 in english. He was awesome and a great Gondola guide. We loved it!!
Remember to tips these Guides especially when they go out of their way to accomodate a request for personalized experience.
The front check in desk was also very friendly, accommodating, and easy to check in. I recommend everyone do this 1 time at least, beautiful going through the channels of homes, lights we pretty as we did the late night experience.
Pam's bday was a great hit all because of the staff.
Written July 29, 2021
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Joseph S
Gainesville, FL13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
We had a great time. Everyone was extremely nice. Nothing difficult about booking a ride and the gondolier (Giovanni) was knowledgeable about the bay. It’s a great way to spend an hour or so. We didn’t account for the traffic while driving in so we were a little late but they were still able to accommodate us for the full tour.
Written April 9, 2021
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Hi Joseph, We're so pleased to know that everything about your visit to The Gondola Company - from booking your gondola cruise to your time out on the water with Giovanni - felt effortless. We're happy you found your way to our San Diego hidden gem and delighted your experience was top-notch. Thank you for taking a moment to share your impressions and spread the word. Grazie, Saverio
Written April 11, 2021
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Pranay J
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
It was a gorgeously romantic evening activity for the two of us. Our gondolier was very professional and skilled. We want at 9 pm, and it was quiet and very private. The light music and candle light created a romantic and discrete ambience, and the sparkling apple juice and chocolate truffles completed the experience.
Written April 3, 2023
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asc-sandiego
San Diego, CA1,243 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
Shocked at the amazing reviews…we live in San Diego but are always doing touristy things and entertaining families. In fact, I went on the tiki tour last Saturday for a friend’s birthday.

I’ll start off by saying yes I brought children. I wasn’t expecting a romantic time but I thought it would at least be fun. Literally you go up and down and stare at people’s boats docked in their backyard and turn around and do it again in a different direction. I love Coronado and just did a staycation at the Del two months ago. However, I would never subject my friends to this. Zero history or information about the area and the gondolier even cut our tour short seven minutes. Not complaining because we were done five minutes into it but just odd he wasn’t more aware of the time.

To sum it up, this seemed like a good idea but totally fell flat. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Written October 20, 2022
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Sharon M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Loved this little excursion! It's the next best thing to actually going to Venice. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Looking at the homes and boats in the Cayes was spectacular. Very romantic (we went to celebrate our anniversary) with wine, chocolates and Italian music. This is one of the best kept secrets in San Diego and extremely value oriented to boot.
Written July 15, 2022
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Annemarie S
Crystal Lake, IL11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
Great end to our vacation to the San Diego area. We did the moonlight cruise a day before the full moon and was great. I apologize I can’t remember the name of our gondolier. But he was a nice young man who was both professional and personable. The night was a bit chilly, but we were prepared and we were still comfortable. The water was calm and relaxing. We would do again if we had the chance.
Written April 17, 2022
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Bunnylover2015
San Diego, CA20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017
This trip through the canals of Coronado Cays in a genuine Venice gondola is peaceful and truly relaxing. We've done this four times and have always enjoyed it. We prefer to go at night when the lights are on in the multi-million dollar homes so we can peek in and also enjoy the beautiful city lights of San Diego as seen from across the bay.

The company provides an iced bucket and wine glasses. You bring your drink of choice and any food you wish. You can also pay extra for a singing gondolier, but we prefer the quiet music that's provided.
Written February 14, 2018
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jetsetter369
Phoenix, AZ190 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Solo
It will definitely put you in the mind of Venice. You circle the million dollar homes of Coronado, along the San Diego Bay for 50 min. Some of the Gondoliers sing which makes it even more nice. My Gondolier gave some good history on the homes and who live in them. It can make for a very romantic date although I went solo this time. It was so peaceful and I'm glad I did it. Everyone was nice as well. The only negative is that I still had to pay for 2 even though I went alone.
Written November 1, 2015
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Mrs. Morris
Derbyshire, UK51 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2014
Great for a romantic evening. The only hitch is you have to cruise through residential areas and the view isn't too great but overall the service is good and high qualify.
Written August 2, 2015
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Bob92110
San Diego, CA101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
Very friendly, professional and enjoyable gondola company operates in the Coronado Cays that provides day, sunset and evening 50 minute gondola rides for 2, 4, 6 or more persons. Very fun thing to do. Being on the water and riding among the water lanes of the Cays. Different, relaxing, romantic and just down good fun!
Written April 5, 2015
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