The Secrets of the Grand Canal: Uncover Mysterious Legends on a Unique Boat Tour

Uncover the mysterious legends of the Grand Canal on a unique boat tour. Explore the city from a different perspective and immerse yourself in the magic of Venice.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canal Grande - We will discover all treasures and palaces on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.

  • Rialto - We will pass under Rialto bridge, to admire it from a unique perspective! We will discover the secret and the curse of the bridge.

  • San Marco - We will admire St. Mark area from the water to get to know its beauties and mysterious aspects.

  • Ponte dei Sospiri - We will have the opportunity to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, to learn its mysterious story and secrets.

  • Squero di San Trovaso - We will pass in front of the fmain “squero” of the city, where gondolas are still produced.

  • Ca’ d’Oro - We will admire the incredible facade of Ca’ D’Oro (the golden palace).

  • Mercati di Rialto - We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.

  • Ca’ Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna - We will pass in front of Ca’ Pesaro palace.

  • T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi - We will discover the legends of this palace.

  • Fontego del Megio - We will explore the buildings of the Venetian Republic from the boat.

  • Palazzo Labia - We will learn the meaning of being a “labia” through the story of this Spanish family.

  • Ponte degli Scalzi - We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.

  • Palazzo dei Camerlenghi - We will see from the boat the worst prisons of the world.

  • Ca’ Rezzonico - We will admire the palace from the water.

  • Ponte dell’Accademia - We will pass under the bridge to explore its architecture and the story of the Accademia Art Gallery.

  • Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute - We will remember the black plague of Venice, with our still active Venetian traditions.

  • Punta della Dogana - We will arrive up to the old entrance of the city.

  • Ponte della Costituzione - We will discover this modern architecture.

  • Palazzo Grassi - We will pass in from of Palazzo Grassi to know its facade.

  • Doge’s Palace - We will admire the palace from the water to learn the importance of the Doge.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Private Guide of Venice
  • On-board WiFi
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive and unparalleled journey through the Grand Canal, unraveling its tales, myths, and secrets. A genuine Venetian will lead you on this captivating route, offering a novel way to experience the city – from the waters! This voyage gives you the chance to traverse the entire city in just an hour, soaking in the enchanting 100% Venetian ambiance!
Please take note that the images are purely for reference and to accurately portray the spanning scope of the experience. We provide a lavish private water taxi for transport; however, we cannot guarantee a specific boat as it depends on what’s available. For any questions or personal touches, please reach out to us.

  • 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
Location
Canal Grande
Cancellation Policy

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

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Koosha_m
Aug 14, 2024
Great experience - Jiovani was excellent, great tour. At the end he gave us a map with a lot of hand written notes. You can nearly see everything from the boat. Suggestions where to eat, what to do, …
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Steve_u
Aug 14, 2024
Wonderful guide, enjoyable excursion, - Matteo was a wonderful guide. We would have loved another 30 minutes of sightseeing but it was enjoyable.
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Donna_s
Aug 7, 2024
Great quick overview - This was excellent, and we got to see the highlights including the Doges Palace, St Marks, Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge.
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George_t
Jul 10, 2024
Venice Boat Tour of the Grand Canal and its History - It was an exceptionally hot day but our guide did everything to make us feel comfortable. He was friendly and very knowledgeable of Venice and its dynamic history.
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Maria_l
Jul 6, 2024
Excellent tour - The best part was the decision to extend our tour! Beautiful city, great tour guide ! The boat ride was very smooth and we could see the city all around
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Tessa_f
Jun 22, 2024
A wonderful time! - We had such a lovely time on this boat tour! Our guide Nico was so knowledgeable and personable, he even gave us some recommendations after we got off the boat. Boat was very comfortable and the hour length tour was the perfect amount of time to get an overview of the city, hear some historical tidbits, and grab great photos. Would definitely recommend!
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Natausha_h
Jun 12, 2024
Book asap if you’ve got curious kids - Sara was wonderful! She took us all around Venice on this private taxi tour and answered all 2,759 of my kids’ questions. She was very warm, very personable (as was the taxi driver) and we even stopped off for a delish gelato. Wonderful, memorable experience.
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Robert_d
Apr 28, 2024
This private tour can't be beat in Venice!! - What a great tour and a great guide! We had such a nice time learning about Venice, the history, the important parts to see...and they picked us right up at our Airbnb. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, nice, and went over and beyond. We really enjoyed this private tour and would recommend it to anyone.
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Thomas_l
Jun 24, 2024
Quick trip to Venice - must do! - Tour guide Nicola was great. I might suggest doing longer so you can get more around each area. One suggestion to this tour guide would be to get the ear pieces and microphone so we could hear a little better. We were at back and she was at front of boat. Driver and Nicola were great!
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Racheltaxman
May 24, 2024
Boat Tour - A good way to be introduced to the city of Venice and to learn about the islands. We were guided by a 5th generation Venician.
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