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Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide
4.6(105 reviews)Venice, Italy
1h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a luxury motorboat tour on the Grand Canal in Venice, viewing landmarks such as the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge. A professional driver will guide the boat, allowing you to avoid crowds and listen to stories about the Floating City from an expert guide. Each tour accommodates a maximum of eight participants, ensuring a more personal experience.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
Meet your guide in the famous Piazza San Marco to kick off your adventure. You may have already taken a slow and leisurely gondola ride, but to truly travel the Venetian waters as the locals do, you really need to be in a luxury speedboat to get a real sense of the city.
2
Canal Grande
Traveling by luxury boat, tour the beautiful Grand Canal as an expert guide points out key sights and gives you a history of the city. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.
3
Ponte dei Sospiri
From the boat you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges.
4
Ponte di Rialto
Gaze up at the Rialto Bridge and pass by the lively Rialto fish market.
5
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
Admire the stunning palace from the water.
6
Palazzo Ducale
The boat will drop you off a short walk from the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco where you began.
What's included / not included
Local English-speaking guideRialto fish market (exterior)Rialto BridgeGrand Canal (by private boat)Cemetery of San Michele (exterior)Expertly guided boat tourSmall group of 8 people or fewerPalaces including the Ca' d’Oro and Ca' Pesaro (exterior)Private tour (if option selected)Accademia BridgeBridge of Sighs (exterior)Doge's Palace (exterior)St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
GratuitiesHotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- In the event of bad weather, the boat operator may be required to cancel the tour for safety reasons. Please note that as this decision is made with your safety in mind, no refunds will be provided in such cases.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact the tour provider.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
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