The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

4.8 (64 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere!
Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Private Guide of Venice
  • WiFi on board

What to expect

  1. Canal Grande
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will discover all treasures and palaces on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
  2. Rialto
    5m
    We will pass under Rialto bridge, to admire it from a unique perspective! We will discover the secret and the curse of the bridge.
  3. San Marco
    5m
    We will admire St. Mark area from the water to get to know its beauties and mysterious aspects.
  4. Ponte dei Sospiri
    5m
    We will have the opportunity to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, to learn its mysterious story and secrets.
  5. Squero di San Trovaso
    2m
    We will pass in front of the fmain "squero" of the city, where gondolas are still produced.
  6. Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
    1m
    We will admire the incredible facade of Ca' D'Oro (the golden palace).
  7. Mercati di Rialto
    1m
    We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.
  8. Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
    1m
    We will pass in front of Ca' Pesaro palace.
  9. T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS
    1m
    We will discover the legends of this palace.
  10. Fontego del Megio
    1m
    We will explore the buildings of the Venetian Republic from the boat.
  11. Palazzo Labia
    1m
    We will learn the meaning of being a "labia" through the story of this Spanish family.
  12. Ponte degli Scalzi
    1m
    We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.
  13. Palazzo dei Camerlenghi
    1m
    We will see from the boat the worst prisons of the world.
  14. Ca' Rezzonico
    1m
    We will admire the palace from the water.
  15. Ponte dell'Accademia
    1m
    We will pass under the bridge to explore its architecture and the story of the Accademia Art Gallery.
  16. Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
    1m
    We will remember the black plague of Venice, with our still active Venetian traditions.
  17. Punta della Dogana
    1m
    We will arrive up to the old entrance of the city.
  18. Ponte della Costituzione
    1m
    We will discover this modern architecture.
  19. Palazzo Grassi
    1m
    We will pass in from of Palazzo Grassi to know its facade.
  20. Palazzo Ducale
    2m
    We will admire the palace from the water to learn the importance of the Doge.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide will pick you up directly at the Reception of your Hotel.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice (so only if you are Not staying in a Hotel in Venice) who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.

Cancellation policy

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

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