The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere! Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

1. 1

   Canal Grande

   1 hour

   We will discover all treasures and palaces on the Grand Canal, rich of stories, legends and traditions.

2. 2

   Rialto

   5 min

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

3. 3

   San Marco

   5 min

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

4. 4

   Ponte dei Sospiri

   5 min

   We will have the opportunity to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, to learn its mysterious story and secrets.

5. 5

   Squero di San Trovaso

   2 min

   We will pass in front of the fmain "squero" of the city, where gondolas are still produced.

6. 6

   Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

   1 min

   We will admire the incredible facade of Ca' D'Oro (the golden palace).

7. 7

   Mercati di Rialto

   1 min

   We will pass in front of the famous Rialto Market.

8. 8

   Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna

   1 min

   We will pass in front of Ca' Pesaro palace.

9. 9

   T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS

   1 min

   We will discover the legends of this palace.

10. 10

    Fontego del Megio

    1 min

    We will explore the buildings of the Venetian Republic from the boat.

11. 11

    Palazzo Labia

    1 min

    We will learn the meaning of being a "labia" through the story of this Spanish family.

12. 12

    Ponte degli Scalzi

    1 min

    We will pass under Scalzi Bridge.

13. 13

    Palazzo dei Camerlenghi

    1 min

    We will see from the boat the worst prisons of the world.

14. 14

    Ca' Rezzonico

    1 min

    We will admire the palace from the water.

15. 15

    Ponte dell'Accademia

    1 min

    We will pass under the bridge to explore its architecture and the story of the Accademia Art Gallery.

16. 16

    Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

    1 min

    We will remember the black plague of Venice, with our still active Venetian traditions.

17. 17

    Punta della Dogana

    1 min

    We will arrive up to the old entrance of the city.

18. 18

    Ponte della Costituzione

    1 min

    We will discover this modern architecture.

19. 19

    Palazzo Grassi

    1 min

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

20. 20

    Palazzo Ducale

    2 min

    We will admire the palace from the water to learn the importance of the Doge.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice (so only if you are Not staying in a Hotel in Venice) who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.

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