The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Boat Tour | 1 hour

46 Reviews | Venice
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • Private Guide of Venice
  • WiFi on board

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.

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Itinerary

  • Canal Grande

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

    1 hour

  • 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

  • San Marco

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

    5 minutes

  • Ponte dei Sospiri

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

    5 minutes

  • Squero di San Trovaso

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

    2 minutes

  • Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

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

    1 minute

  • Mercati di Rialto

    We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.

    1 minute

  • Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna

    We will pass in front of Ca' Pesaro palace.

    1 minute

  • T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi

    We will discover the legends of this palace.

    1 minute

  • Fontego del Megio

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

    1 minute

  • Palazzo Labia

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

    1 minute

  • Ponte degli Scalzi

    We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.

    1 minute

  • Palazzo dei Camerlenghi

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

    1 minute

  • Ca' Rezzonico

    We will admire the palace from the water.

    1 minute

  • Ponte dell'Accademia

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

    1 minute

  • Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

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

    1 minute

  • Punta della Dogana

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

    1 minute

  • Ponte della Costituzione

    We will discover this modern architecture.

    1 minute

  • Palazzo Grassi

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

    1 minute

  • Doge's Palace

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

    2 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a ā‚¬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

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February 06No refund

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

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Nico was a great guide

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide Nico was phenomenal. He brought to life all the sites as we boated privately around several canals. He was engaging and funny. Spoke excellent English. Definitely a good introduction to the coty

Perfect

Published on Oct, 2024

On time, very knowledgeable, experienced, upbeat, engaged, answered all our questions during the entire time

Wonderful Experience

Published on Oct, 2024

This is a must do - see the grand canal and other parts of Venice! Our guide Nico was wonderful and knowledgeable; he gave us all the history as only a local can!

Beautiful ride with a very knowledgeable guide.

Published on Sep, 2024

Beautiful ride with a very knowledgeable guide. Venice is so beautiful and this is a great way to experience it with insight on the Grand Canal.

Great experience

Published on Aug, 2024

Jiovani was excellent, great tour. At the end he gave us a map with a lot of hand written notes. You can nearly see everything from the boat. Suggestions where to eat, what to do, ā€¦

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