Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour
From $86.05
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Free cancellation
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1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Experience the beauty of Venice by boat on this Grand Canal tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic waterway. Then journey into some of the minor canals on this luxury motorboat. Bring the magic of these liquid streets to life on a tour that’s ideal for lovers, photographers, and travelers!
- Cruise the Grand Canal and minor canals with a local guide
- Learn the history of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Admire the churches of Madonna Dell'Orto and Santi Giovanni e Paolo from the water
- Travel into the smaller canals to see little-visited parts of Venice
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Explore the liquid streets of Venice on this Grand Canal boat tour. Journey through the diverse areas of the city aboard a luxury boat that departs from St. Mark’s Square. Learn about the most important waterway in Venice as you make your way past St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and other landmarks.
Your guide points out palaces and city squares, like Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where gothic architecture and old-world charm reign supreme. Hear about the local trade schools that teach mercantile traditions that allow the city to flourish.
After exploring the Grand Canal, head off to some of Venice’s minor waterways, where you see parts of the city rarely visited by tourists. It’s the best way to experience the beauty and charm of this old world city, complete with comfortable transport and a knowledgeable guide.
Your guide points out palaces and city squares, like Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where gothic architecture and old-world charm reign supreme. Hear about the local trade schools that teach mercantile traditions that allow the city to flourish.
After exploring the Grand Canal, head off to some of Venice’s minor waterways, where you see parts of the city rarely visited by tourists. It’s the best way to experience the beauty and charm of this old world city, complete with comfortable transport and a knowledgeable guide.
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- "Go into the little canals that are impossible to reach by walking or on vaporetto." See review
- "Great for sightseeing if you want to skip the over-priced romantic option." See review
- "The organiser hired a water taxi with microphone system which was OK, but would have been better to use earpieces like most other tours that we did in Italy." See review
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