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.

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   Pass by

   View the magnificent St Mark's Square and Doges Palace from the water

2. 2

   Canal Grande

   1 hour

   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

3. 3

   Ponte di Rialto

   Pass by

   Learn about the Magnificent Rialto Bridge as you pass by on your boat

4. 4

   Arsenale di Venezia

   Pass by

   View the magnificent Arsenal of Venice during your guided 2-hour cruise by boat

5. 5

   Ghetto Ebraico

   20 min

   Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice

6. 6

   Cannaregio

   Pass by

   Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district

7. 7

   San Pietro di Castello

   Pass by

   See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district

8. 8

   Dorsoduro

   Pass by

   Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district

9. 9

   Ponte dell'Accademia

   Pass by

   Pass by the Accademia gallery and bridge as you tour the Grand Canal

10. 10

    Santa Croce

    Pass by

    Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district

11. 11

    Ponte degli Scalzi

    Pass by

    Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal

12. 12

    Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi

    Pass by

    See the Baroque church Santa Maria di Nazareth as you cruise down the Grand Canal

13. 13

    Squero di San Trovaso

    Pass by

    See the famous Squero San Trovaso, one of the oldest and still active places where gondolas are built

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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

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