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

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Experiences varied from "awful" to "excellent." Many enjoyed seeing less touristy areas and gaining a better understanding of Venice. Some tours were relaxing and informative, while others were disappointing due to crowding or unmet expectations.

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Free Cancellation

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

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Pickup available
Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible
Audio guide
Live guide
Private tour
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Grand Canal ride
  • Stop at the Jewish Ghetto
  • Stop by a Gondola Shipyard in the charming Dorsoduro district
  • Enter via the “Porta dell’Acqua“ into the impressive Arsenal, the historic shipyard of Venice
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Meals
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • 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

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...

  • Duration 2 Hours
  • Private Tour
  • 1

    Piazza San Marco

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

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 2

    Canal Grande

    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

    • Duration 1 Hour
    • No Admission Ticket Required
  • 3

    Ponte di Rialto

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

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 4

    Arsenale di Venezia

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

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
    • Guided Experience
  • 5

    Ghetto Ebraico

    Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice

    • Duration 20 Minutes
    • No Admission Ticket Required
  • 6

    Cannaregio

    Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 7

    San Pietro di Castello

    See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 8

    Dorsoduro

    Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 9

    Ponte dell'Accademia

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

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 10

    Santa Croce

    Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 11

    Ponte degli Scalzi

    Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 12

    Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi

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

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only
  • 13

    Squero di San Trovaso

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

    • No Admission Ticket Required
    • Drive-By Only

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

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