Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore some of the smaller, secret Venetian canals by motorboat on a 2-hour cruise, and discover the neighborhoods of Cannaregio, the Jewish Ghetto and Dorsoduro as well as the Grand Canal, too! While hearing anecdotes and history about the enchanting city from an onboard guide, look out for sights such as the Arsenale shipyard alongside intriguing lesser-known landmarks. See craftsmen at work at a gondola boat workshop, and then finish the cruise on a high note with a jaunt along the glamorous Grand Canal and underneath Rialto Bridge.

What's included

Professional English-speaking guide
Grand Canal ride
Stop at the Jewish Ghetto
Stop by a Gondola Shipyard in the charming Dorsoduro district
Enter via the “Porta dell’Acqua“ into the impressive Arsenal, the historic shipyard of Venice
Luxurious motor-launch

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals

What to expect

Piazza San Marco
Pass by

View the magnificent St Mark's Square and Doges Palace from the water
Canal Grande
1h

Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals lead by our English-speaking guide in a small group of 8/9 people
Ponte di Rialto
Pass by

Learn about the Magnificent Rialto Bridge as you pass by on your boat
Arsenale di Venezia
Pass by

View the magnificent Arsenal of Venice during your guided 2-hour cruise by boat
Ghetto Ebraico
20m

Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice
Cannaregio
Pass by

Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district
San Pietro di Castello
Pass by

See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district
Dorsoduro
Pass by

Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district
Ponte dell'Accademia
Pass by

Pass by the Accademia gallery and bridge as you tour the Grand Canal
Santa Croce
Pass by

Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district
Ponte degli Scalzi
Pass by

Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi
Pass by

See the Baroque church Santa Maria di Nazareth as you cruise down the Grand Canal
Squero di San Trovaso
Pass by

See the famous Squero San Trovaso, one of the oldest and still active places where gondolas are built

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the Royal Gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime written on it.

End point

Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the Royal Gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime written on it.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties as passengers are required to step down onto the boat when boarding. The variation of the level of tides can make the vessel unstable
During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
All passengers pay the same rate irrespectively from their age
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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