Venice Private Hidden Food Tasting Tour & Grand Canal Boat Ride

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About this activity

Discover the authentic charm of Venice on this exclusive private experience combining hidden corners, delicious local flavors, and a scenic Grand Canal boat tour. Accompanied by your professional local guide for 2 hours, wander through picturesque backstreets, peaceful squares, and charming canals away from the crowds. Enjoy a taste of Venetian traditions with coffee and a delicious pastry or traditional cicchetti paired with local wine, depending on the time of day. Complete your experience aboard a private motorboat, cruising along the magnificent Grand Canal and Venice's enchanting smaller waterways, admiring historic palaces, elegant bridges, and unforgettable views of the Floating City.

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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: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private boat tour of Grand Canal and hidden Canals
Included: Pastry and coffee or Cicchetti & wine (depending on time of the day)
Included: Professional guide for 2 hrs
Included: Walk through hidden Venice

Not included

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

Itinerary

Canal Grande

Passing by

Enjoy a 45 minutes tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals visiting enchanting areas in the cannaregio district.
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Passing by

Pass by the famous Basilica of San Giovanni and Paolo
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto

Passing by

As you cruise in the picturesque side canals of the Cannaregio district , see the beautiful church of Madonna Dell'Orto with its famous Tintoretto Paintings .
Cannaregio

Passing by

Enjoy visiting by boat the Cannaregio district .
Rio de S. Trovaso

Passing by

Depending on the phenomenon of high tide , at times we neec to slightly change the itinerary and include visiting this canal where you can see a famous gondola shypyard where gondolas are built .
Venice

Passing by

When there is high tide , at times we take this rote via the Giudecca Canal from where you can view the Giudecca Island with its famous Palladian Villas and areas of the San Polo district of Venice
Campo Santa Maria Formosa

one hour

In the second part of the tour enjoy a walk in the hidden Venice, visiting Marco Polo house ( from outside) and via a labyrinth of back streets visit enchanting squares ( campi in venitian) and the real Venice. Stop by a patisserie for a pastry and coffee or 1 or 2 cicchetti with a glass of wine ( depending on the time of the day).

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 gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign

with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo 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 gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign

with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it.

Using your ticket

Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is 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
During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions
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 note: 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. Outside office hours you can contact our emergency number + 39 3400502444. Failing in advising us of delay prior to the start of the tour, might cause missing the tour;

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.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Boats are partly covered and partly uncovered – In the open area there is room for 8/9 people "normal size"
During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions