Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. As you take in the sights, you'll avoid the crowds on land and hear fascinating stories of the Floating City from your expert guide. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people for an intimate experience.

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   30 min

   Meet your guide in the famous Piazza San Marco to kick off your adventure. You may have already taken a slow and leisurely gondola ride, but to truly travel the Venetian waters as the locals do, you really need to be in a luxury speedboat to get a real sense of the city.

2. 2

   Canal Grande

   1 hour

   Traveling by luxury boat, tour the beautiful Grand Canal as an expert guide points out key sights and gives you a history of the city. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.

3. 3

   Ponte dei Sospiri

   Pass by

   From the boat you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges.

4. 4

   Ponte di Rialto

   Pass by

   Gaze up at the Rialto Bridge and pass by the lively Rialto fish market.

5. 5

   Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

   Pass by

   Admire the stunning palace from the water.

6. 6

   Palazzo Ducale

   Pass by

   The boat will drop you off a short walk from the Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco where you began.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• 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 is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

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