Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals
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 as the Arsenale shipyard alongside intriguing lesser-known landmarks. See craftsmen at work at a gondola boat workshop, and then finish the cruise on a high note with a jaunt along the glamorous Grand Canal and underneath Rialto Bridge.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
View the magnificent St Mark's Square and Doges Palace from the water
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
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
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
Learn about the Magnificent Rialto Bridge as you pass by on your boat
Pass By: Arsenale di Venezia, Campo San Biagio Castello 2148, 30122 Venice Italy
View the magnificent Arsenal of Venice during your guided 2-hour cruise by boat
Stop At: Ghetto Ebraico, Campo del Ghetto Nuovo, 30121 Venice Italy
Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Cannaregio, 30121 Venice Italy
Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district
Pass By: San Pietro di Castello, Castello 70, 30122 Venice Italy
See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district
Pass By: Dorsoduro Dorsoduro 190, Venice Italy
Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district
Pass By: Ponte dell'Accademia, Campo de la Carita, Venice Italy
Pass by the Accademia gallery and bridge as you tour the Grand Canal
Pass By: Santa Croce, Venice Italy
Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district
Pass By: Ponte degli Scalzi, Ponte Degli Scalzi, Venice Italy
Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal
Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi, Cannaregio, 54, 30121 Venice Italy
See the Baroque church Santa Maria di Nazareth as you cruise down the Grand Canal
Pass By: Squero di San Trovaso, Rio San Trovaso, 30170 Venice Italy
See the famous Squero San Trovaso, one of the oldest and still active places where gondolas are built
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"All passengers pay the same rate irrespectively from their age"
"On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Giardini Reali, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.