The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

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The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

Price from
€175
Duration
1 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish

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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.

What's included

Private transportation
Private Guide of Venice
WiFi on board

What you will do

Canal Grande
We will discover all treasures and palaces on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
1 h
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 min
San Marco
We will admire St. Mark area from the water to get to know its beauties and mysterious aspects.
5 min
Ponte dei Sospiri
We will have the opportunity to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, to learn its mysterious story and secrets.
5 min
Squero di San Trovaso
We will pass in front of the fmain "squero" of the city, where gondolas are still produced.
2 min
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
We will admire the incredible facade of Ca' D'Oro (the golden palace).
1 min
Mercati di Rialto
We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.
1 min
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna
We will pass in front of Ca' Pesaro palace.
1 min
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS
We will discover the legends of this palace.
1 min
Fontego del Megio
We will explore the buildings of the Venetian Republic from the boat.
1 min
Palazzo Labia
We will learn the meaning of being a "labia" through the story of this Spanish family.
1 min
Ponte degli Scalzi
We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.
1 min
Palazzo dei Camerlenghi
We will see from the boat the worst prisons of the world.
1 min
Ca' Rezzonico
We will admire the palace from the water.
1 min
Ponte dell'Accademia
We will pass under the bridge to explore its architecture and the story of the Accademia Art Gallery.
1 min
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
We will remember the black plague of Venice, with our still active Venetian traditions.
1 min
Punta della Dogana
We will arrive up to the old entrance of the city.
1 min
Ponte della Costituzione
We will discover this modern architecture.
1 min
Palazzo Grassi
We will pass in from of Palazzo Grassi to know its facade.
1 min
Palazzo Ducale
We will admire the palace from the water to learn the importance of the Doge.
2 min

Meeting point

Pickup: The guide will pick you up directly at the Reception of your Hotel.

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice (so only if you are Not staying in a Hotel in Venice) who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.