Venice: Private Hidden Food & Grand Canal Boat Experience

4.1(689)2 hoursEnglishBook 4 hours aheadVenice, Italy

From

$433

The best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is by boat. Gliding through Venice's Grand Canal and minor canals, you'll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city's liquid streets. Your luxurious motor launch boat tour of the Grand Canal brings the magic of Venice alive – ideal for photographers!

Included

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

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you'll do

Canal Grande
Venice, Italy
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
Campo SS. Giovanni E Paolo 6363, Venice, Italy
Pass by the famous Basilica of San Giovanni and Paolo
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
Cannareggio, 3512, Venice, Italy
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
Venice, Italy
Enjoy visiting by boat the Cannaregio district .
Rio de S. Trovaso
Fondamenta Sangiantoffetti, Venice, Italy
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
Venice, Italy
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
Venice, Italy
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).
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

7 locations

Pickup details

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.

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

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