1-hour Shared Boat Cruise: Discovering the Palazzos and Bridges of Venice

Name: 1-hour Shared Boat Cruise: Discovering the Palazzos and Bridges of Venice
Start: 2025-06-19T16:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-06-19T17:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Enjoy a motorboat tour on the Grand Canal of Venice, where you will see the bustling Venetian waterfront and iconic historical landmarks like the luxurious Hotel Gritti, Ca' Pisani Moretta, and the ancient Rialto Bridge.

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Embark on the Grand Canal motoraboat tour, a journey that brings the magic of Venice to life as you glide through its iconic waterways. This tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Venice's rich history and stunning architecture, making it an unforgettable experience for any traveller.

As you sail along the Grand Canal, you'll pass some of Venice's most remarkable landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of Palazzo Corner della Ca' Grande and Palazzo Balbi, which house important city and state institutions. Admire the elegance of the luxurious Gritti Palace, continue your journey past the bustling Ca' Vendramin Calergi, home to Venice's casino, and the Gothic-style Palazzo Pisani Moretta, famous for hosting lavish soirees during Carnival season. You'll also catch a glimpse of international communities like Fondaco dei Tedeschi, once a hub for German merchants and now a luxury shopping destination.

One of the highlights of this tour is the majestic Santa Maria della Salute, a magnificent Baroque church built as thanks for the end of the plague in 1630. Its impressive dome and intricate design make it a must-see landmark on your journey. Along the way, you'll also pass by the central Venetian patrician palaces, which house art collections, museums and university campuses and offer a look at Venice's cultural heritage. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply seeking an extraordinary adventure, this boat tour promises to leave you with lifelong memories of Venice's timeless beauty.

Very worthwhile. Had a very good English speaking guide on a 1 hour canal tour of Venice with a group of 8 people. Highly recommended!

Ursula

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What is not included

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Gratuities

Departure: S. Marco, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Duration: 1 hour

Group size up to 10 persons

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Your motor boat

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Meeting point

Meet at the Alilaguna ticket office in front of the Royal Gardens, near St. Mark's Square. Leave St. Mark's Square behind and on the right side look for the Alilaguna ticket office, right in front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens, at the far end of the row of souvenir stalls.

What places you will see

• Grand Canal of Venice
• Ancient Rialto
• Della Constituzione
• Casino at Ca' Vendramin Caliergi
• Palace Ca' Pisani Moretta
• La Madonna Della Salute

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Reviews by travellers

4.5 out of 5

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Andrea S.

This boat trip is very interesting and I can only recommend it.

3 days ago

Emma –.

Great tour! Perfect way to see the Grand Canal. Our guide was excellent. Highly recommend!

4 days ago

Julette

Lovely boat ride with a friendly and professional guide.

6 days ago

Shirley

Super Tour - sehr zu empfehlen!

12 days ago

Ursula

Very worthwhile. Had a very good English speaking guide on a 1 hour canal tour of Venice with a group of 5 people. Highly recommended!

15 days ago

Leila

Took this tour as a spur of the moment activity while in Venice. So glad we did. Got to see Venice from the water and learn a bit of history along the way.

15 days ago

Roland

The canal tour was great and was a quick way to see the city by boat. Overall, I enjoyed the tour for the views that it provided. However, the logistics of the tour were a nightmare. After purchasing tickets, I was informed that I should go to a meeting spot and that I would be picked up there. The site also stated that a mobile voucher would be okay to use. That was not the case at all. You actually have to go to the ticketing office and show your mobile voucher there. The person working there will then give you a physical voucher and will tell you which boat to board. That was 100% not clear, but the company and workers remained adamant that it was. Because of the confusion, my family and I missed our tour, but luckily we were able to join the next one thanks to a helpful member of the company. So as long as you follow my instructions (and not the instructions on the website / confirmation e-mail) you'll be fine.

about 1 month ago

Marion

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise through the canal with our guide (I wish I could remember her name)! It was a small group. We were able to come out in the front once we entered the Grand Canal. It was a very personable tour.

about 1 month ago

Amelie W.

Boat trip along the Grand Canal in a small group of around 8 people! Very friendly guide, explains the essentials! It's worth it to get to know the city from another point of view!

about 2 months ago

The guide was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of places of interest and some interesting facts. The sun was setting during the second half of the one hour trip which made it even more enjoyable. We were happy we saw all the famous landmarks so well worth the money

about 2 months ago

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