Valentine's Day in Venice

The Headout gondola cruise starts first with a Virtual Reality presentation covering background history to Venice and gondolas - very good. And caters for those who wear hearing devices! Note you need to turn up at the Headout office. Then it's a short walk to the gondola, seating five. Two of them get the heart-shaped seat - the others have flat seats. Can't change positions once you're onboard (as one tried during our 25-minute trip causing a panicky shout from the gondolier as the boat swayed threateningly!) All in all it was a fabulous experience. (As at our springtime break, getting a gondola ride for two people without booking was typically 90€)

The location is spectacular, the gondolas are beautiful, and the atmosphere is amazing—but the gondolier was pretty rude. The service from the travel agency was excellent.

Yes, it was cheesy, but my parents were living for it. As first timers in Italy and Venice, they enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for helping my parents cross off a bucket list item - what a wonderful way to spend the morning in beautiful Venice.

It's very peaceful and comfortable; the gondoliers speak a little Spanish, which is great, and they're happy to answer any questions you have about the history—they're very friendly. The woman at the ticket booth also speaks Spanish; she's very friendly and gives clear instructions. Overall, the service is excellent.