Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour

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Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Embark on a romantic evening cruise through Venice's enchanting canals aboard a modern Venetian boat.

This tour offers a unique experience along Venice's iconic Grand Canal, allowing you to explore further than a traditional gondola.

Choose between a one or two-hour journey with your own private boat and personal guide.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Bucintoro Viaggi

What is included

Included

Included: Private Venice water taxi hire (1 or 2 hours)
Included: Professional guide
Included: Private tour

Not included

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

Itinerary

Canal Grande

Passing by

Navigate on board an elegant water taxi the famos s-shaped canal, the Grand Canal
Piazza San Marco

Passing by

St. Mark's Square has always been the most important Square in Venice and it has been defined as "the most beautiful drawing room of Europe".
Palazzo Ducale

Passing by

The Doge's Palace is one of the finest example of Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge, and the political and judicial heart of the city.
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore

Passing by

The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is located right in front of St. Mark's Square. On the island there is a 6th-century Benedictine church designed by Andrea Palladio.
Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore

Passing by

The Church of the Redeemer was designed by the architect Andrea Palladio and built as a votive church to thank God for the deliverance of the city from a major outbreak of the plague.
Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna

Passing by

The Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque marble palace facing the Grand Canal built by the Venetian architect, Baldassarre Longhena, who also designed the church of the Salute and Ca' Rezzonico, for the noble and wealthy Pesaro family.
Ponte degli Scalzi

Passing by

At the beginning of the Grand Canal, the "barefoot bridge" connects the Railway station to the rest of the city.
Ca' Rezzonico

Passing by

It is a particularly notable example of the 18th century Venetian baroque and rococo architecture and interior decoration, and displays paintings by the leading Venetian painters of the period, including Francesco Guardi and Giambattista Tiepolo. Nowadays it hosts a public museum dedicated to 18th-century Venice (Museo del Settecento Veneziano)
Museo Wagner

Passing by

Designed in the 16th century, it now hosts the casino of Venice.
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

Passing by

The Ca' d'Oro or Palazzo Santa Sofia is a palace on the Grand Canal . One of the oldest palace in the city, its name means "golden house" due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls.
Ponte di Rialto

Passing by

Pass under one of the most iconic symbol of Venice: the Rialto Bridge.
Ponte dell'Accademia

Passing by

The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Passing by

The Peggy Guggenheim collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th-century palace, which was the home of the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim for three decades.
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

Passing by

In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Alilaguna ticket office, situated in the royal gardens of Saint Mark'square

End point

Alilaguna ticket office, situated in the royal gardens of Saint Mark'square

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Opening hours are:

09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday

09:00 - 17:00 Saturday to Sunday

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).