Private Luxury Boat Tour in Venice with Local Guide
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise the Grand Canal by private luxury boat
- Escape crowds with a peaceful private experience
- See St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Rialto
- Hear stories from your personal private guide
- Discover quiet canals where real Venetians live
Full description
Glide beneath the graceful arch of the Rialto Bridge and past the bustling Rialto Market, where Venetians have traded for generations. From the comfort of your private boat, take in the views of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, and hear how Venice’s rise as a maritime republic shaped the architecture surrounding you.
Continue through quieter canals for a more intimate look at daily Venetian life, where hidden courtyards reveal another side of the city. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, traveling as a family, or seeking a peaceful escape, this private tour offers a stress-free way to see Venice in VIP style. With your guide’s personal attention and captivating commentary, the beauty and history of Venice unfold effortlessly from the water.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Professional boat driver
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off
- Entry to sites
Meeting point
Start Location
Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia, VE, Italy
Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
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Know before you book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- The tour is in English.
- 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 will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact the tour provider.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact us (info@takewalks.com).
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent