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The Classic Venice Evening
Gondolas, candlelight, and la serenissima magic
€180-280
5-6 hours
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Your Evening Timeline
🥂17:30
Sunset Spritz
Bar Terrazza Danieli
Aperol Spritz with views over St. Mark's Basin. Watch gondolas glide past.
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4196
€40-50 for two cocktails
Tip: Arrive at 17:00 for the best lagoon-facing seats
🛶18:30
Private Gondola Ride
Gondola Station near San Marco
30-minute private gondola through quiet back canals. Pure Venice magic.
Various stations around St. Mark's
€80-100
Tip: Request Dorsoduro canals - quieter and more romantic than Grand Canal
🍝20:00
Candlelit Dinner
Osteria alle Testiere
Tiny 9-table seafood restaurant. Best in Venice. Book weeks ahead.
Calle del Mondo Novo, 5801
€120-180 for two with wine
Booking required
Tip: Trust the daily fish - whatever they recommend is perfect
🍦22:30
Midnight Gelato Stroll
Gelateria Nico
Famous for 'gianduiotto' - hazelnut chocolate on a stick, topped with whipped cream.
Dorsoduro 922
€10 for two
Tip: Sit on the Zattere waterfront and watch the lights of Giudecca
Weather Backup
If rain: Skip terrace aperitivo, start at Harry's Bar (covered, iconic)
Booking Checklist
- •Osteria alle Testiere: Book 3-4 weeks ahead
- •Gondola: Just show up at any station
Total Evening Cost
€180-280
*Prices are estimates for two people
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