The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will discover all treasures and palaces on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.
We will pass under Rialto bridge, to admire it from a unique perspective! We will discover the secret and the curse of the bridge.
We will admire St. Mark area from the water to get to know its beauties and mysterious aspects.
We will have the opportunity to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, to learn its mysterious story and secrets.
We will pass in front of the fmain "squero" of the city, where gondolas are still produced.
We will admire the incredible facade of Ca' D'Oro (the golden palace).
We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.
We will pass in front of Ca' Pesaro palace.
We will discover the legends of this palace.
We will explore the buildings of the Venetian Republic from the boat.
We will learn the meaning of being a "labia" through the story of this Spanish family.
We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.
We will see from the boat the worst prisons of the world.
We will admire the palace from the water.
We will pass under the bridge to explore its architecture and the story of the Accademia Art Gallery.
We will remember the black plague of Venice, with our still active Venetian traditions.
We will arrive up to the old entrance of the city.
We will discover this modern architecture.
We will pass in from of Palazzo Grassi to know its facade.
We will admire the palace from the water to learn the importance of the Doge.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will pick you up directly at the Reception of your Hotel.
Traveller Ratings
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.
Reviews(62)
Our guide Niko (sorry if it’s spelt wrong) was highly knowledgeable about everything. Made sure we we got as much information as possible. History of the area and the buildings. Great guide and highly recommend this tour too as we got picked up and dropped off our hotel which saved alot of walking in the heat. Absolutely loved it
There was so much to see that it was hard to balance absorbing the experience and taking photos. I thought it had the best itinerary of all the boat trips on Viator, with the iconic sights that you see in every Venice travel guide.
This is my favourite tour of our trip to Venice. It is relaxing, personal, informative and you get some of the best views of the city. For example, everyone talks about the Rialto Bridge (as they should) but it is only from being on the water you get the true splendour. Our guide was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and able to deal with a very shy 16 year old and her chatty mum. I would recommend this for anyone visiting.
Extremely knowledgeable guide. Great with logistics. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.
Our guide, Giovanni was exceptional. He is very knowledgeable and has a fun personality. It is so peaceful to leave the crowds of Venice and experience the city from the water. Giovanni took us to parts of Venice we would not have seen on foot. Very fun and worthwhile experience. Would highly recommend.
Mario and Michaela were great, Michaela was full of knowledge and history of Venice and Mario was an excellent driver …it was fun to get the layout of the city on our first day!!!! I would highly recommend them!
Our guide Georgia took us around Venice on a wonderful tour. Loved that it was private (just our family), so the interaction was a lot more personal. Great way to see and learn about Venice. Pick up and drop off at our hotel which was great.
Sebastian was a wonderful guide—very friendly and knowledgeable! We wanted to end our tour at a different location and they were very accommodating. Seeing Venice from the water is a must
We would recommend that the guide on the boat have a speaker that would make it easier to hear his commentary, otherwise it was great
Hi Jeff Thank you very much for your review and for your kind words about our guide – we truly appreciate it! Regarding your comment about the use of a speaker, we would like to inform you that, unfortunately, it is not allowed during navigation on the Grand Canal due to regulations set by the Municipality of Venice. We hope to welcome you again on one of our tours in the future! Best regards Luca
It was wonderful to experience the Grand Canal with our own personal guide. The tour was a highlight of our trip.
