Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour | 1 hour

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Private Boat tour
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Private Tour : Private tour conducted exclusively for you, your family and friends. Tour in English, other languages on request.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional guide
  • Luxuriuos motor-launch for 1 hour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink

Overview

The best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is by boat. Gliding through Venice's Grand Canal and minor canals, you'll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city's liquid streets. Your luxurious motor launch boat tour of the Grand Canal brings the magic of Venice alive – ideal for photographers!

Meeting points

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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Canal Grande

    Enjoy a 1 hour tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals conducted by our English speaking guide in a small group of 8/9 people

    1 hour

  • Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (Pass By)

    Pass by the famous Basilica of San Giovanni and Paolo

  • Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto (Pass By)

    As you cruise in the picturesque side canals of the Cannaregio district , see the beautiful church of Madonna Dell'Orto with its famous Tintoretto Paintings .

  • Cannaregio (Pass By)

    Enjoy visiting by boat the Cannaregio district .

  • Rio de S. Trovaso (Pass By)

    Depending on the phenomenon of high tide , at times we neec to slightly change the itinerary and include visiting this canal where you can see a famous gondola shypyard where gondolas are built .

  • Venice (Pass By)

    When there is high tide , at times we take this rote via the Giudecca Canal from where you can view the Giudecca Island with its famous Palladian Villas and areas of the San Polo district of Venice

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Additional Info

  • 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.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Boats are partly covered and partly uncovered – In the open area there is room for 8/9 people "normal size"
  • During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • 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

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

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688 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    361
  • 4 stars
    171
  • 3 stars
    69
  • 2 stars
    41
  • 1 star
    46

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 361 reviews with 5 stars

Amazing way to see Venice!

Published on Aug, 2024

A truly special way to see the more intimate side of Venice - the ride is smooth, comfortable and really allows you to feel like a local. Highly recommend this tour!

A great way to start your Venice stsy

Published on Jul, 2024

We had a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming, despite the fact that we arrived a few minutes late (and the company was very responsive when we reached out to let them know we were delayed getting to the meeting spot). We liked that the boat’s route took us up the Grand Canal but also through smaller waterways - a great way to get a feel for Venice while learning about its history, architecture, and current culture. Definitely recommend.

Great boat tour of Venice

Published on Jul, 2024

We were picked up at the Saint Regis and our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable on the palaces and overall region. We covered a lot of water, the Grand Canal and several secondary waterways. We had a very good experience and highly recommend.

Superb boat trip!

Published on Mar, 2024

Amazing experience! Francesca was knowledgeable and lovely. The boat tour was fabulous. Our children were made to feel very happy throughout and Francesca was happy to take some great Pictures of us all too! Would definitely recommend.

Great trip

Published on Mar, 2024

Brilliant tour guide, spoke perfect English, very knowledgeable and interesting. About an hour round lots of the city

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