The best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is by boat. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you’ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets.

Your luxurious motor launch boat tour of the Grand Canal brings the magic of Venice alive – ideal for photographers!

Highlights

• 70-minute afternoon motor launch tour of Venice
• Cruise the Grand Canal and minor canals with a local guide
• Learn the history of St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in St Mark’s Square
• Admire the churches of Santa Maria Formosa and San Giovanni e Paolo from the water
• Travel into the smaller canals to see little-visited parts of Venice

Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour

An absolute must if you’re a first-time visitor to Venice, the Grand Canal boat tour will provide you with memories that will last a lifetime! You’ll be able to see more of Venice than you would in a gondola in a shorter amount of time with this motor launch boat.

What You Can Expect

Unlike a gondola ride, this Grand Canal boat tour takes you through many diverse areas of the city for a thorough introduction to the city of Venice. Step foot on your boat near St Mark’s Square, admiring St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace along with other landmarks as you disembark. While you ride, you’ll learn about the origins and evolution of the Grand Canal, Venice’s most important ‘street.’

Marvel at the stunning palaces and churches that line the famous Venetian canal as you pass by squares like Campo Santa Maria Formosa that contain Gothic palaces and churches, like the magnificent San Giovanni e Paolo. Your guide will enlighten your group about Venetian architecture as well as the trade schools of Venice – such as the Scuola Grande di San Marco – that provided the foundations for the mercantile empire to flourish.

Then, take a fascinating journey through Venice’s minor canals to see parts of the city that are seldom visited by tourists. Take in the charming ambiance as you float through these less crowded canals. The boats are small enough to navigate the narrow canals, with enough space for you to comfortably sit outside to take photographs and listen to the detailed commentary provided by your guide. All boats are equipped with microphones and speakers so you can clearly hear the information.

Details

Inclusions

• Professional guide

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drink

Additional info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, unless booked within 1 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
• 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
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Schedule

Departure point

Tour departs near St. Mark’s Square

Departure time

Variable

Duration

1 hour 10 minutes

Return details

Returns to original departure point