Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury, small-group 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.
1 hr 30 min
Group size up to 8 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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What to expect


Meet your guide in the famous Piazza San Marco to begin your unforgettable Venetian adventure. While a gondola ride offers a slow and romantic experience, the best way to explore the city like a local is by luxury speedboat — giving you a true sense of life on the water.

Travel along the stunning Grand Canal as your expert guide shares fascinating stories and historical insights about Venice. With personal headsets, you’ll easily hear every detail while enjoying the lively atmosphere of the canal.

From the boat, admire Venice’s most iconic landmarks, including elegant palaces, theaters, casinos, art galleries, and famous bridges. Pass by the legendary Bridge of Sighs, gaze up at the magnificent Rialto Bridge, and cruise past the vibrant Rialto fish market. You’ll also admire the beautiful Ca’ d’Oro palace from the water.

The tour concludes near the Doge’s Palace and Piazza San Marco, where your journey began — leaving you with unforgettable memories of Venice from its most magical perspective.

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What is included in activity

Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided boat tour
Small group of max 8 people.
Headset

What is not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• 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.

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
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.

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.

Ponte dei Sospiri

From the boat you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges.

Ponte di Rialto

Gaze up at the Rialto Bridge and pass by the lively Rialto fish market.

Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro (Pass By)

Admire the stunning palace from the water.

Doge's Palace (Pass By)

The boat will drop you off a short walk from the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco where you began.

Places you will see

• Piazza San Marco
• Canal Grande
• Ponte dei Sospiri
• Ponte di Rialto
• Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
• Doge's Palace

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Activity languages

English

Directions to meet your guide

Address: Doge's Palace P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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