I was in Venice for a day tour on April 7, 2013. Anna and Nancy are awesome instructors. I was lost traveling alone but found the place . I did enjoy the short lesson but will do it again when I go back. Thank you for the wonderful experience though it was short I was so glad I did it.... More

Our 3 grandchildren aged 8, 11 & 14 voted this their #1 activity in Venice. Our family loves water and boats and Nan and Sybelle made this a memorable experience. We all learned to row first on a small canal and then out in the lagoon. Nan and Sybelle were warm, funny and knowledgeable. Both women spoke excellent English and... More

What can I say apart from 'utterly fantastic!' My husband and I have just enjoyed the most wonderful opportunity to try to learn how to 'Row like a Venetian'. I hasten to add that neither of us were particularly adept however Felix (our instructor) was so patient, helpful and knowledgable that even our poor attempts were sublime. Just having the... More

My boyfriend and I got back from our trip to Venice only yesterday. He had taken me on the trip to celebrate my 30th birthday and as a surprise he had booked this activity. It was absolutely incredible. Felix (the instructor) was extremely patient and really made us feel welcome on board. He not only taught us the techniques of... More

First of all, I've got to say that rowing in Venice rather than just sitting in was totally a great experience. However, I can't say the boat was a gondola. It was a simple boat and was not as charming as the real black gondolas. The boat itself was totally disappointing than what I had hoped for. For this reason... More

We booked a lesson for my son, who attends a school where crew is a major sport. Venetian gondolas aren’t the same as crew, but figured this could be a nice experience based on the reviews. And the video on their website was cool. The place was easy to find [Venice is really quite small]. The gondola used is slightly... More

This was a fantastic experience for my sister and I. When going to Venice we knew we wanted to get out on a boat in the canals and this was an awesome way to do so. We rowed through quieter canals, taking turns at the front rowing position with expert Sybille doing the steering at the back. We were given... More

Exceptional experience for my family of 4 including our 2 teenagers! Learned the proper stance, arms and techniques! It is so much more of a workout than I would ever have thought! Went thru LOTS of small canals and saw the everyday non tourist Venice. Everyone got to gondolier multiple times!!!!!! Highly highly highly recommend if you like to participate... More

After this hour and a half you will never look at a gondolier the same way. Most of the time was spent as the front rower which is not glamorous but will get you familiar with the oar and movement if the boat. Once you get out in the bay Jane, who is a first rate mariner and human being,... More