Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks 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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza San Marco
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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Canal Grande
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.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Ponte dei Sospiri
From the boat you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges.
4. Ponte di Rialto
Gaze up at the Rialto Bridge and pass by the lively Rialto fish market.
5. Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
Admire the stunning palace from the water.
6. Palazzo Ducale
The boat will drop you off a short walk from the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco where you began.

Inclusion

Local English-speaking guide

Rialto fish market (exterior)

Rialto Bridge

Grand Canal (by private boat)

Cemetery of San Michele (exterior)

Expertly guided boat tour

Small group of 8 people or fewer

Palaces including the Ca' d’Oro and Ca' Pesaro (exterior)

Private tour (if option selected)

Accademia Bridge

Bridge of Sighs (exterior)

Doge's Palace (exterior)

St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Walks - Italy & Spain

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