Some of the best gondola tours you can book online come from companies like Walks of Italy, Venice Tours and The Roman Guy. This price typically gets you a 30-minute ride throughout the Insta ...

They smuggled the remains to Italy in barrels ... along with Venice's emblem: a lion with wings. U.S. News Insider Tip: You don't need to make a reservation for a gondola ride.

Sometimes, I prepare for trips by doing exhaustive research, and other times, I wing it and hope for the best. I've been to Italy ... Row Venice, which was more fun than the gondola ride.