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The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Boat Tour

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16 reviews (4.88)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 60 minutes

Departs: Venice, Venice

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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!

What's Included

Private Guide of Venice

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 110

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Canal Grande

We will discover all treasures and palaces on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rialto

We will pass under Rialto bridge, to admire it from a unique perspective! We will discover the secret and the curse of the bridge.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Marco

We will admire St. Mark area from the water to get to know its beauties and mysterious aspects.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte dei Sospiri

We will have the opportunity to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, to learn its mysterious story and secrets.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Squero di San Trovaso

We will pass in front of the fmain "squero" of the city, where gondolas are still produced.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ca' d'Oro

We will admire the incredible facade of Ca' D'Oro (the golden palace).

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercati di Rialto

We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna

We will pass in front of Ca' Pesaro palace.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi

We will discover the legends of this palace.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontego del Megio

We will explore the buildings of the Venetian Republic from the boat.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Labia

We will learn the meaning of being a "labia" through the story of this Spanish family.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte degli Scalzi

We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo dei Camerlenghi

We will see from the boat the worst prisons of the world.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ca' Rezzonico

We will admire the palace from the water.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte dell'Accademia

We will pass under the bridge to explore its architecture and the story of the Accademia Art Gallery.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

We will remember the black plague of Venice, with our still active Venetian traditions.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Punta della Dogana

We will arrive up to the old entrance of the city.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte della Costituzione

We will discover this modern architecture.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Grassi

We will pass in from of Palazzo Grassi to know its facade.

1 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Doge's Palace

We will admire the palace from the water to learn the importance of the Doge.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reviews

A Quick (but complete) Boat Tour of Venice

Ann_L, 24-10-2022

Our tour guide, Giovanni, was very knowledgeable regarding the palaces and history of the grand canal. He was very adaptable to our needs. He had a great personality and we learned a lot about Venice.

Boat Tour

Rick_H, 13-10-2022

Natasha was wonderful. She recommended things to do as we were on our tour and was so knowledgeable. She even helped us get a dinner reservation and took time to enjoy a cocktail with us after the tour.

Great tour of the island

Marc_G, 11-10-2022

We really enjoyed the commentary of the tour guide and the pace of the tour. We learned a lot about the history of Venice from all angles. We also appreciated the pace of walking to the boar as we are mobility impaired

Great introduction to Venice.

Mary_W, 10-10-2022

We enjoyed seeing some of the canals away from St Marks Square where everyday Venetians live. Of course, the Grand Canal was spectacular. Our guide was very engaging and informative. Would recommend this excursion.

Wonderful Experience!

Rosie_D, 01-01-2023

The guide was personable and extremely knowledgeable. The glass factory tour was the icing on the cake! Based on the excellent service, we will definitely be repeat customers.

Good tour, great knowledge, too fast

angelacW4606RO, 28-09-2022

There was a lot of great information, but it felt rushed. We had about a 5 minute delay on us, and about 10 minute delay waiting for the boat driver, yet we finished "on time". I felt like he sped thru much of the info and it didn't leave much time to relax, enjoy fully, or ask many questions.

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