Napa Valley Gondola
Napa Valley Gondola
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Come and join the natural setting of the Napa River. Enjoy a glass of wine authentic venetian songs and and relax while enjoying a tour.
Napa, California
Why book with Napa Valley Gondola
- I have been at Gondolier for two years.
- English
- Professional tour guide
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WMSGKB
East Lansing, MI32 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
I took my 80 year old mother on the cruise. Our gondolier, Maple, was fabulous. They had an AMAZING singing voice, provided useful information about the area, and provided a smooth, delightful ride. I cannot recommend Maple highly enough.
Written October 7, 2021
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deja b
Lagos, Nigeria29 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
My first gondola ride was in Venice, Italy so it amazed me that in my home state of California I could find it here. I brought my husband and our friends and we truly enjoyed ourselves. The process was as smooth as the ride. We booked a Casanova cruise and it was A-list. Our guides name was Haven and he was the best. He was funny, knowledgeable, a true social butterfly. We did the 5pm one so it got cold but it was beautiful nonetheless. This place is perfect if you want to do something different. Please do not pass up this unique opportunity to get a taste of Italy.
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Written July 4, 2022
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Alan S
Austin, TX151 contributions
Jul 2022
We booked an 8:30 PM float. Thomas our guide was excellent, stated he loved that last tour of the night, since there was no hurry to get back in. And he was right, took on well over an hour tour, seeing all the lights at night, and his excellent commentary. Highly recommend. It a little difficult to find, but just go stand on the dock, they'll find you.
Written July 17, 2022
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Chris C
Greensboro, NC18 contributions
Jul 2022
Nice experience, but don't expect much in the ay of scenery.
The oat ride was nice, but honestly, along the Napa River there wasn't much to see. So, if you just want to kill an hour chilling on the boat, have at it. If you want a scenic tour, try something else.
We did do the Rebel Vintners Wine Tasting prior to the boat ride and it was excellent!
The oat ride was nice, but honestly, along the Napa River there wasn't much to see. So, if you just want to kill an hour chilling on the boat, have at it. If you want a scenic tour, try something else.
We did do the Rebel Vintners Wine Tasting prior to the boat ride and it was excellent!
Written July 15, 2022
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Conrad6487
Sherwood, OR68 contributions
Jul 2021
Simply put this was an awesome way to spend an evening. Sean was awesome! He let us bring our own wine and food.
The relaxation on the river is unmatched an a super romantic vibe.
We will be back.
The relaxation on the river is unmatched an a super romantic vibe.
We will be back.
Written July 18, 2021
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stevelotte
Montville, NJ500 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We had a wonderful time with Nick, the gondolier on the Napa River. We were out for an hour and enjoyed being serenaded with Italian and English songs as we traveled. Definitely a highlight of our Napa visit.
Written April 11, 2022
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Alex M
4 contributions
Sep 2019
Our guy kept us laughing and he sang to us it was really fun! wish we could have gone down the river farther and seen more rather than backtracking the other way but we all genuinely enjoyed it. The morning time was actually perfect at the end of September it was sunny and still and quiet.
Written November 6, 2019
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alan j
Napa, CA19 contributions
Oct 2019
The Napa River is an underappreciated aspect of the valley, but the Napa Valley Gondola is a great way to experience it. My wife and I along with four friends recently did the Casanova tour which lasts one hour and goes up river to the Oxbow Preserve. We went at four o'clock on a late October evening with great weather - perfect for the champagne that we brought. Sean was a very personable guide and was very knowledgeable about the river. The pricing was quite reasonable for six people. I would recommend bringing a jacket just in case it gets windy, especially for tours late in the day.
Written November 3, 2019
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BluesTraveler3
Saint Louis, MO9 contributions
Oct 2019
We were sitting at a table at a riverside establishment and saw a gondola go by on the river. Since nobody around us, who were locals btw, knew anything about it, I looked up "gondola ride on Napa River" and it took me directly to their website. We decided to book the Marco Polo tour for 6:40 the next evening, in order to take advantage of the sunset without having to worry about it getting too dark and chilly, and upgraded the trip with a bottle of wine. When it was time to board, we walked down the loading ramp and Sean was waiting for us. He helped us on board, opened our bottle of wine (with glass, not plastic, glasses) and then proceeded to spend the next 40 minutes singing, telling us how he got into the gondolier business and providing information about Napa and the Napa River. While we went as a couple, the gondola will hold up to 6 people. It's possible to just "walk-in," but I would suggest booking your trip on their website. It was easy to use and that way you don't run the risk of wanting a ride when somebody else already has it booked. I will say, it's not easy for 2 people to finish a bottle of wine in 40 minutes (something to consider, especially if the ride is after a long day of wine tasting), but Sean allowed us to stay on the dock while he covered the gondola (we were the last ride that day) and finish our glasses. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend booking a ride if you're looking for something different to do.
Written October 23, 2019
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