Choose your gondola experience
Adventure awaits on the Napa River! In this fun and educational summer camp, kids ages 10–15 will learn the fundamentals of kayaking with experienced guides from “Napa Valley Kayak” in partnership with the Napa Parks and Recreation Department.
- Ages 10-15
Authentic Venetian Gondola Cruises on the Napa River
Located in the heart of downtown Napa, Napa Valley Gondola offers authentic Venetian gondola cruises on the Napa River, a hidden gem.
Your peaceful journey may be punctuated by joyful sounds of Italian music and a singing gondolier. Each gondolier creates a unique experience, sharing stories of the significance of the Napa River and the history of gondolas as they row you gently along. While favored by couples, each authentic, handcrafted Venetian gondola can hold up to six passengers of any age. All cruises are private.
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★★★★★Experience Italy in Napa
My first gondola ride was in Venice, Italy so it amazed me that in my home state of California I could find it here. I brought my husband and our friends and we truly enjoyed ourselves. Our guides name was Haven and he was the best. He was funny, knowledgeable, a true social butterfly. This place is perfect if you want to do something different. Please do not pass up this unique opportunity to get a taste of Italy.
- Deja B. | TripAdvisor
★★★★★Highlight of Our Trip
Haven was awesome!!! We went at sunset and it was beautiful and such an awesome way to end the day. Highlight of our Napa trip. Don’t miss this!! Bring your own wine and cups (they will open for you) and they will supply blankets when cool out. Don’t miss this!
- Vickie M. | Google Reviews
★★★★★Awesome
Napa Valley Gondola is a great way to experience the Napa River. My wife and I along with four friends recently did the Casanova tour that goes up river to the Oxbow Preserve. We went at four o'clock on a late October evening with great weather - perfect for the champagne that we brought. Sean was a very personable guide and very knowledgeable. The pricing was quite reasonable for six people. I would recommend bringing a jacket just in case it gets windy, especially for tours late in the day.
- Alex M. | TripAdvisor
★★★★★Perfect
Perfect way to end a romantic evening. Slowly gliding on the Napa River, looking at all the lights of downtown Napa shimmering in the river. Smooth, calm, relaxing and I love the sounds of the insects and frogs! (like Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland) We had a marvelous time, and will repeat it again on our next trip to Napa!
- Gary O. | Google Reviews