A gondola ride in Venice is one of the most iconic experiences in Europe. When I recently visited Italy with my children, it was one of the experiences I was most looking forward to sharing with them.

You can prebook a Venice gondola ride online if you prefer, which typically costs at least $85 for two adults. Some of the best gondola tours you can book online come from companies like Walks of ...

or gondola (very expensive). To get from the Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice, you should take an ATVO bus (the Venice Airport Bus Express) or Alilaguna water bus. If you – like many ...

Angelina Villa-Clarke is a London-based travel journalist. Back in the days when I was a student living in Venice, before Google Maps and GPS systems, getting lost was a frequent occurrence.