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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Avventure Bellissime

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

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

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

Passing by

View the magnificent St Mark's Square and Doges Palace from the water
Canal Grande

one hour

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
Ponte di Rialto

Passing by

Learn about the Magnificent Rialto Bridge as you pass by on your boat
Arsenale di Venezia

Passing by

View the magnificent Arsenal of Venice during your guided 2-hour cruise by boat
Ghetto Ebraico

20 min

Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice
Cannaregio

Passing by

Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district
San Pietro di Castello

Passing by

See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district
Dorsoduro

Passing by

Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district
Ponte dell'Accademia

Passing by

Pass by the Accademia gallery and bridge as you tour the Grand Canal
Santa Croce

Passing by

Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district
Ponte degli Scalzi

Passing by

Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi

Passing by

See the Baroque church Santa Maria di Nazareth as you cruise down the Grand Canal
Squero di San Trovaso

Passing by

See the famous Squero San Trovaso, one of the oldest and still active places where gondolas are built

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Please make sure to check your email prior departure.
It is client’s responsibility to check if the provider of the service has sent any communication up to the day prior to the tour departure – Failing in checking your email inbox might incur in extra costs involved with the excursion you have booked, and that will not be refundable.
Please call Avventure Bellissime to reconfirm your tour or alternatively you can send an email at [email protected]; Avventure Bellissime opening hours are Mon to Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm April to mid October. Other months: 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 9am - 3pm Sat, public holidays closed.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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