Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals

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Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals

Price from
€467
Duration
2 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Explore some of the smaller, secret Venetian canals by motorboat on a 2-hour cruise, and discover the neighborhoods of Cannaregio, the Jewish Ghetto and Dorsoduro as well as the Grand Canal, too! While hearing anecdotes and history about the enchanting city from an onboard guide, look out for sights such as the Arsenale shipyard alongside intriguing lesser-known landmarks. See craftsmen at work at a gondola boat workshop, and then finish the cruise on a high note with a jaunt along the glamorous Grand Canal and underneath Rialto Bridge.

What's included

Professional English-speaking guide
Grand Canal ride
Stop at the Jewish Ghetto
Stop by a Gondola Shipyard in the charming Dorsoduro district
Enter via the “Porta dell’Acqua“ into the impressive Arsenal, the historic shipyard of Venice
Luxurious motor-launch

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals

What you will do

Piazza San Marco
View the magnificent St Mark's Square and Doges Palace from the water
Pass by, no stop
Canal Grande
Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals lead by our English-speaking guide in a small group of 8/9 people
1 h
Ponte di Rialto
Learn about the Magnificent Rialto Bridge as you pass by on your boat
Pass by, no stop
Arsenale di Venezia
View the magnificent Arsenal of Venice during your guided 2-hour cruise by boat
Pass by, no stop
Ghetto Ebraico
Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice
20 min
Cannaregio
Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district
Pass by, no stop
San Pietro di Castello
See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district
Pass by, no stop
Dorsoduro
Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district
Pass by, no stop
Ponte dell'Accademia
Pass by the Accademia gallery and bridge as you tour the Grand Canal
Pass by, no stop
Santa Croce
Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district
Pass by, no stop
Ponte degli Scalzi
Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal
Pass by, no stop
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi
See the Baroque church Santa Maria di Nazareth as you cruise down the Grand Canal
Pass by, no stop
Squero di San Trovaso
See the famous Squero San Trovaso, one of the oldest and still active places where gondolas are built
Pass by, no stop

Meeting point

Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the Royal Gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime written on it.

End point: Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the Royal Gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime written on it.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties as passengers are required to step down onto the boat when boarding. The variation of the level of tides can make the vessel unstable
During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
All passengers pay the same rate irrespectively from their age
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it