Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat

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Highlights

  • Includes half-bottle of Prosecco (or soft drinks if desired)

  • Hear live commentary from your guide

  • Choice of two afternoon departure times

  • Small-group boat tour with numbers limited to 11 people

Summary

Choose from one of two afternoon departure times, and then meet your skipper-guide at central Venice’s Ospedele vaporetto (water bus) station. Your cruising vessel will be either a sampierotta fishing boat for smaller groups or a two-masted trawler known as a bragozzo for groups of 5 to 11 people. Both are traditional, handcrafted Venetian boats. Climb aboard and watch the iconic architecture of Venice recede as you make your way out into the Venetian Lagoon. Admire a new perspective of St Mark’s Basilica and its neighboring bell tower as you cross St Mark’s Basin, and see the 16th-century fortress of Sant’Andrea. Soak in the sights of Venice Lido, San Clemente Le Grazie and more as your guide points out highlights of the passing scenery. At a particularly beautiful spot between the islands of Giudecca and San Giorgio Maggiore, your skipper will stop the boat so the group can enjoy bobbing up and down on the lagoon’s calm waters and toast the idyllic scene with complimentary Prosecco (soft drinks also available).  As the sun descends towards the horizon, see the majestic beauty of the Venetian islands bathed in a rosy glow. Continue learning about the history of this magical place as your guide steers the boat back toward central Venice, where city lights will soon be turning on. Say farewell to your guide and fellow passengers back at the original departure point at the end of your 2-hour cruise. Please note: from December to February, there is a maximum of 4 passenger per booking

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Sip Prosecco during a romantic sunset cruise that plies the waters of Venice. Ride in a traditional Venetian boat for views landmarks such as Saint Mark’s Basin and Venice Lido, and places that can only be seen from the water. This small-group tour has a maximum of 11 people, which makes for a more personalized experience.

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What’s included?

  • Transport by Venetian boat (Sampierotta or Bragozzo, depending on the group size)

  • Professional driver-guide

  • Half a bottle of Prosecco per person

  • Soft drinks (on request)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Operated by:

Il Bragozzo - Local boats in Venice

About operator:

Il Bragozzo offers an alternative way to visit the lagoon of Venice, out of normal tourist's routes. We propose 3 or 4 or 6 hours tours in the northern and southern lagoon during the day and a sunset tour. You can customize the tour at your preference. We also take part to events like the Redentore (the Redemeer Fireworks) and the Sensa. Starting from Venice on board of very comfortable classic venetian fishing and merchant wooden boats that, thanks to their flat keel, we reach the most beautiful places of the lagoon, those that just the real venetians knows, in a very relaxing way.

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