Il Bacio - Our standard gondola tour!

We'd been wanting to do this ever since we'd been to Venice. It was a perfect way to mark our tenth wedding anniversary. Once out on the canal, the intense sun and heat at 5:00pm on a Thursday wasn't so bad. The biggest surprise was how much of Boston we could see from our gondola's vantage point. Runners and bikers and picnickers on the Esplanade; rush-hour cars streaming down Storrow Drive; sailboats and windsurfers on the Charles; geese and some goslings along the banks; and several self-appointed ducks as hungry mascots. Behind it all were the townhouses of Back Bay and hotels and dorms of Cambridge doing an impressive job of standing in for the palazzos of the Grand Canal! Bello!

It is very romantic being on the river, pretty much by yourself and without any boat noise! They also provide the "extra" touches, cheese and crackers, ice bucket and glasses if you bring wine or champagne.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the gondola ride. From the history of the gondola we were riding in to the scenary, music and snacks. I would totally recommend this event!

Although I've lived in Boston 10 years, I've never seen it from this vantage point. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Leisuely passing under all of the bridges was really beautiful. Although the tour does not go too far up the river, it was still a nice way to enjoy an afternoon. The gondolier was very nice and informative. I would definitely recomend this for a romantic event or a special occasion.

We couldn't have experienced a more romantic evening if we'd put it together ourselves! From the moment we walked along the path of the Esplanade, we knew our date would be memorable. My husband and I took a 10 pm tour which I highly recommend. Most would think a sunset tour would be great but the city lights and peacefulness of the waters and park really enhanced the romantic feel of the experience. Bring a bottle of wine and kick back and relax as you are guided along a route filled with weeping willows and bridges to kiss underneath. You'll feel as if you've entered a Disney movie, "Go on and kiss the girl" and by the time you've snuggled together on the seat in the gondola, you'll be humming, "This is the night, such a beautiful night and they call it Bella Notte!" Enjoy!

Gondolas are not what usaually springs to mind when one thinks of Boston, and perhaps that was part of the allure -- it might have been too obvious a thing to do in Venice. The only advice I have is sit back, enjoy, kiss under the bridges and, if it's a hot day, eat your chocolates first so they don't melt!

Meagan was great. I only wish we could have gone during the day - we had a 3:30 p.m. reservation, but the winds were too strong for us to go out at that time so we went out at 10:30 p.m. It was a great time nevertheless!

I took my boyfriend on the gondola ride for his birthday. It was absolutely wonderful. We both enjoyed this very much! We went on a perfect night. We left when it was still a little light out, we saw the sunset, and by the time it was over we saw the city lit up in lights. It was so romantic. I felt like we were in another place. The gondolier was very nice and the gondola was absolutely beautiful. (and of course we kissed under each bridge!) I really recommend this for any couple who is looking for a little romantic evening.

This was a great experience! I would recommend this to anyone. We will definitely be back!

loved it. wonderful service.