Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide
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.
Options
Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour
What's included in Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Meet your guide in the famous Piazza San Marco to kick off your adventure. 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.
Canal Grande
Traveling by luxury boat, tour the beautiful Grand Canal as an expert guide points out key sights and gives you a history of the city. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.
Ponte dei SospiriPass-by Only
From the boat you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Small group of max 8 people.
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Headset
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• 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]). • During the summer months, please bring a hat and sunscreen for the boat ride.