VIP Venice Boat Tour With Grand Canal

Summary Description

Wind through the picturesque canals of Venice in a private motorboat, enjoying unbeatable views of St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, and more. 

Highlights
  • Float along the Grand Canal in a private luxury speed boat.
  • See Venice’s most famous sights from the water.
  • Enjoy a small-group experience with max 8 people.
  • Avoid the crowds on land as you cruise the Floating City.
  • Hear stories about the history of Venice from your guide.
Description

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. As you take in the sights, you'll avoid the crowds on land and hear fascinating stories of the Floating City from your expert guide. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people for an intimate experience.

Traveling by luxury boat, tour the beautiful Grand Canal as an expert guide points out key sights and shares the fascinating history of the city. 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. 

With the help of your expert, local guide, you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges. From the comfort of your luxury boat, you'll see St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, the Rialto Fish Market, Doge's Palace and more. The best part is you'll beat the crowds on dry land as you take in the views from the water. Along the way, you'll guide will reveal the history and captivating stories behind each stop. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.

In addition to the famous sights, your local guide will give you a crash course on Venice, including its unique traditions and festivals. You'll learn the truth about gondolas and the different boats Venetians use to get around the canals, what it's like celebrating Carnevale, and so much more. By the end of your tour, you'll have navigated the Grand Canal, seen Venice's most famous sights from the water, and heard expert tips from your local guide to help you during the rest of your trip.

Included / Excluded
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided boat tour
  • Headset
  • Small group of max 8 people.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Start / End Locations

Start Location: 1 Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace, Venezia, IT

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

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • 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 will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact the tour provider.
Know Before You Go
  • 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.
  • If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact us ([email protected]).
  • During the summer months, please bring a hat and sunscreen for the boat ride.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Options and Pricing

Venice Boat Tour Pricing valid from Mar 1 - Mar 31 & Nov 1 - Nov 10

Venice Boat Tour Pricing valid from Mar 1 - Mar 31 & Nov 1 - Nov 10 RETAIL PRICE
Adult (15 - 99 years) €85.00
Child (2 - 14 years) €80.00
Terms and Conditions

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

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.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 75 minutes
  • Max Group Size: 8
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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