Your Experience
What you can expect
Your Venetian adventure commences at the heart of the city, St. Mark's Square. Here, a local guide will provide a succinct introduction to Venice's history and its renowned cathedral that stands majestically before you. From this point, a short walk leads you to the dock where an opulent speedboat awaits.
Embarking on a tour of the magnificent Grand Canal, your expert guide will highlight key sights and share the intriguing history of the city. Aboard a luxury speedboat, you'll truly traverse the Venetian waters as locals do, gaining an authentic sense of the city. With your guide's expertise, you'll identify significant landmarks such as palaces, theatres, casinos, galleries, and bridges. Notable sights include St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, the Rialto Fish Market, and Doge's Palace. The advantage of this waterborne journey is not only the comfort of your vessel but also the opportunity to avoid the crowds on dry land while enjoying panoramic views.
Throughout the journey, your guide will unravel the history and enthralling tales behind each stop. Personal headsets ensure you won’t miss any informative commentary amidst the daily canal activity. Beyond showcasing famous sights, your local guide will offer an insightful crash course on Venice, encompassed by its distinctive traditions and festivals. You'll gain knowledge about gondolas and other boats used by Venetians for canal navigation, experience what it's like celebrating Carnevale, and much more.
Must Know
- Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
- Meeting point description: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour; your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico, just outside the entrance of the museum.(Museo Correr, P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia, VE, Italy)
- Accessibility:Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers
- Know in advance:This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this activity with more than 8 people, please contact the provider (contact details in the info voucher that you will receive after booking)
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
- 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
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.