Glide through Venice’s canals on a private luxury motorboat with your own guide, discovering iconic landmarks and hidden stories at your own relaxed pace.
Private Luxury Boat Tour in Venice with Local Guide
Summary Description
Highlights
- Cruise the Grand Canal by private luxury boat
- Escape crowds with a peaceful private experience
- See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Rialto
- Hear stories from your personal private guide
- Discover quiet canals where real Venetians live
Description
Explore Venice in the most elegant way possible aboard a private luxury motorboat. With your personal guide leading the way, cruise the Grand Canal and smaller waterways for an intimate look at the city’s legendary beauty. Glide past landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Rialto Bridge while uncovering tales of the city’s past and present. Traveling by private boat offers a peaceful escape from crowded streets, and with no other guests on board, it's ideal for families, couples, or those celebrating a special occasion. With flexible pacing and plenty of photo opportunities, this private experience captures the magic of Venice from its most authentic perspective—on the water.
Step aboard a private luxury motorboat for an unforgettable journey through Venice’s iconic canals with your own expert local guide. From the moment you push away from the dock, enjoy the calm and exclusivity of exploring the Floating City away from the crowds. Cruise along the Grand Canal, the city’s “main street", lined with centuries-old palaces and ornate facades.
Glide beneath the graceful arch of the Rialto Bridge and past the bustling Rialto Market, where Venetians have traded for generations. From the comfort of your private boat, take in the views of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, and hear how Venice’s rise as a maritime republic shaped the architecture surrounding you.
Continue through quieter canals for a more intimate look at daily Venetian life, where hidden courtyards reveal another side of the city. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, traveling as a family, or seeking a peaceful escape, this private tour offers a stress-free way to see Venice in VIP style. With your guide’s personal attention and captivating commentary, the beauty and history of Venice unfold effortlessly from the water.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Professional boat driver
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off
- Entry to sites
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Doge's Palace, P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in Piazza San Marco, 1 at the winged lion column in front of the Doge's Palace.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xUD2BTZ2sHoPSpyH7
End Location: San Marco-Vallaresso, Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- The tour is in English.
- 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 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 arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact us ([email protected]).
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 8
- Category: Private Tours
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