Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Private boat ride along the Grand Canal
- Expert local guide narrating historical insights
- Personalized experience with flexible departure times
- Stunning views of Venice's iconic landmarks
- Intimate setting away from crowded tourist spots
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private boat ride along the Grand Canal
- Expert local guide narrating historical insights
- Personalized experience with flexible departure times
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Navigate on board an elegant water taxi the famos s-shaped canal, the Grand Canal
Pass by: St. Mark's Square has always been the most important Square in Venice and it has been defined as "the most beautiful drawing room of Europe".
Pass by: The Doge's Palace is one of the finest example of Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge, and the political and judicial heart of the city.
Pass by: The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is located right in front of St. Mark's Square. On the island there is a 6th-century Benedictine church designed by Andrea Palladio.
Pass by: The Church of the Redeemer was designed by the architect Andrea Palladio and built as a votive church to thank God for the deliverance of the city from a major outbreak of the plague.
Pass by: The Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque marble palace facing the Grand Canal built by the Venetian architect, Baldassarre Longhena, who also designed the church of the Salute and Ca' Rezzonico, for the noble and wealthy Pesaro family.
Pass by: At the beginning of the Grand Canal, the "barefoot bridge" connects the Railway station to the rest of the city.
Pass by: It is a particularly notable example of the 18th century Venetian baroque and rococo architecture and interior decoration, and displays paintings by the leading Venetian painters of the period, including Francesco Guardi and Giambattista Tiepolo. Nowadays it hosts a public museum dedicated to 18th-century Venice (Museo del Settecento Veneziano)
Pass by: Designed in the 16th century, it now hosts the casino of Venice.
Pass by: The Ca' d'Oro or Palazzo Santa Sofia is a palace on the Grand Canal . One of the oldest palace in the city, its name means "golden house" due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls.
Pass by: Pass under one of the most iconic symbol of Venice: the Rialto Bridge.
Pass by: The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice.
Pass by: The Peggy Guggenheim collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th-century palace, which was the home of the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim for three decades.
Pass by: In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute).
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- The boat accommodates a limited number of passengers for an intimate experience.
- Departure times are flexible; confirm your preferred time when booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a boat ride.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as evenings can be cool on the water.
- Arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
Traveler reviews
Very bad organization
We were canceled the reservation that had been previously confirmed. We arrived at tour time and were told it was complete and had been an operator error. I have not received any emails advising of the cancellation or with the refund. I gave the impression that they didn't know the faith that I had hired the tour. We were given no option to change either the date or the time. Very bad experience
Fantastic way to view Venice
Eliza was my guide and at first we were both standing at the meet up spot for awhile both waiting for each other and so it was a little confusing at first but once we got that figured out it was amazing! She spoke very good English and she even had a presentation book with pictures and took the time to explain things to me about the foundational elements of Venice which I loved because I’m an Interior Designer and a builder and that is why I came to study the architecture and understand the structures. She was so knowledgeable and so friendly and easy to talk to!
Fantastic experience
Barbara was amazing! The tour was so beautiful, genuine, and educational. We had a wonderful time. 10/10 would book again
Tour with Lara
We were a family of 5 adults and 2 small children. Lara was superb. We did the 2 hour trip. Very knowledgable. Highly recommended.
Grand tour of the gran canal
Grand tour by water taxi The tour of the the canals via water taxi was unforgettable. In our first day in Venice, we were able to appreciate the beautiful vistas and intricacies of the architecture amidst the canals. Elisa, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. Traveling with my elderly mother, she ensured safe and easy transport. It was a magical evening.