Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide

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Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Walks - Italy & Spain

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local English-speaking guide
Included: Rialto fish market (exterior)
Included: Rialto Bridge
Included: Grand Canal (by private boat)
Included: Cemetery of San Michele (exterior)
Included: Expertly guided boat tour
Included: Small group of 8 people or fewer
Included: Palaces including the Ca' d’Oro and Ca' Pesaro (exterior)
Included: Private tour (if option selected)
Included: Accademia Bridge
Included: Bridge of Sighs (exterior)
Included: Doge's Palace (exterior)
Included: St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

30 min

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

one hour Admission included

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 Sospiri

Passing by

From the boat you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges.
Ponte di Rialto

Passing by

Gaze up at the Rialto Bridge and pass by the lively Rialto fish market.
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

Passing by

Admire the stunning palace from the water.
Palazzo Ducale

Passing by

The boat will drop you off a short walk from the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco where you began.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.

End point

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.
Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.