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Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour

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Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour
Enjoy a Grand Canal Tour in Venice
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icon1 hour  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Overview

Experience the beauty of Venice by boat on this Grand Canal tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic waterway. Then journey into some of the minor canals on this luxury motorboat. Bring the magic of these liquid streets to life on a tour that’s ideal for lovers, photographers, and travelers!
  • Cruise the Grand Canal and minor canals with a local guide
  • Learn the history of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
  • Admire the churches of Madonna Dell'Orto and Santi Giovanni e Paolo from the water
  • Travel into the smaller canals to see little-visited parts of Venice

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Get a standard Grand Canal tour and explore some rarely-visited waterways.
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Departure Point

Royal Gardens, Piazza, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Explore the liquid streets of Venice on this Grand Canal boat tour. Journey through the diverse areas of the city aboard a luxury boat that departs from St. Mark’s Square. Learn about the most important waterway in Venice as you make your way past St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and other landmarks.

Your guide points out palaces and city squares, like Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where gothic architecture and old-world charm reign supreme. Hear about the local trade schools that teach mercantile traditions that allow the city to flourish.

After exploring the Grand Canal, head off to some of Venice’s minor waterways, where you see parts of the city rarely visited by tourists. It’s the best way to experience the beauty and charm of this old world city, complete with comfortable transport and a knowledgeable guide.
Itinerary
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Canal Grande
Enjoy a 1 hour tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals conducted by our English speaking guide in a small group of 8/9 people
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
Pass by the famous Basilica of San Giovanni and Paolo
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Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
As you cruise in the picturesque side canals of the Cannaregio district , see the beautiful church of Madonna Dell'Orto with its famous Tintoretto Paintings .
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Cannaregio
Enjoy visiting by boat the Cannaregio district .
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Rio de S. Trovaso
Depending on the phenomenon of high tide , at times we neec to slightly change the itinerary and include visiting this canal where you can see a famous gondola shypyard where gondolas are built .
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Giudecca
When there is high tide , at times we take this rote via the Giudecca Canal from where you can view the Giudecca Island with its famous Palladian Villas and areas of the San Polo district of Venice
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Boats are partly covered and partly uncovered – In the open area there is room for 8/9 people "normal size"
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Avventure Bellissime

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour?
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The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour.
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What is the maximum group size during Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers.

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Good tour through the canals of Venice.
Arlene d
, Nov 2019
We not only had a comfortable boat to tour in, we had a very nice guide to introduce us to the Grand Canal. It was interesting and educational and fun, in spite of the light rain that fell during the last part of the tour. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. I can recommend it.
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So worthwhile doing! Go into the little canals and nooks and crannys of Venice
Travellingisliving83
, Nov 2019
Loved this so much. well worthwhile doing! Go into the little canals that are impossible to reach by walking or on vaporetto.
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So-so.
Christie T
, Nov 2019
This tour was very expensive and fairly limited. We enjoyed being on the canal but it was very short for the price. For a family of four, it was close to $500.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2019
Dear Client , I'm not sure you are referring to our tour , as the cost for 4 people would be around 200 $ ( 48 euro per person ) and not 500 $ . The tour is limited to 8/9 people and lasts 1 hour as adverstised on the tour description . Kind regards Monica
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Throughly enjoyable boat tour
FrequentFlier236164
, Oct 2019
We really enjoyed this tour of the Grand Canal and several of the smaller canals. Our guide was really knowledgeable and entertaining and his English was excellent. I'm sorry I didn't get his name so won't be able to properly thank and recommend him. The weather was perfect and although we have been to Venice several times and have taken many boat trips to various islands, we've never toured the canals by boat as we were slightly worried that they wouldn't be worth the time or the cost, but this one definitely was worth every euro! Can wholeheartedly recommend.
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Grand Canal Tour
V4509GDgarym
, Oct 2019
Very interesting tour. In addition to hitting the highlights of the Grand Canal, we also toured some of the smaller canals. We were in a small group of six in one of the "speedboats" - plenty of room in the boat and the guide was very good.
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An enjoyable boat ride!
Shelley S
, Oct 2019
The staff was a little late arriving and sometimes I had difficulty understanding the tour guide. However, I enjoyed her accent and personal knowledge of Venice. I learned some things and enjoyed standing up at the front of the boat. Overall, very enjoyable!
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A must do in Venice!
Carmen C
, Sep 2019
We really enjoyed this cruise in Venice. They took us through some of the interior canals and gave us a brief explanation of the sites and the different neighborhoods. We enjoyed this much more the gondola ride that we did. Less traffic and more scenic. I would highly recommend this tour. We didn't have any trouble finding the meeting spot. It is right in front of the entrance to the Royal Gardens just like the instructions said.
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Couldn’t find the tour guide
perlamonty
, Sep 2019
We were told to meet at the royal gardens which come to find out was closed for construction. We waited around 30 min and even walked around a bit to find our tour guide/boat driver with a Viator sign. Someone should have emailed be about where to meet the tour guide. (I checked my email) Nope, no one. So we left. I paid good money for this. I was looking forward to it. I hope I can get reimbursed for the expense.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2019
I’m very sorry that you did not manage to take the tour . I wonder though what might have happened for you not seeing our guide at the entrance of the Royal Gardens , which is where we meet for the majority of our tours in Venice . AS specified in the voucher we meet at the entrance of the Royal Gardens and not inside the gardens . Moreover I ‘m sure that if you had called the office number specified in the tour voucher , our staff would have helped you in finding the meeting point . Kindest Regards Monica
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A nice overview of Venice
l8onx
, Aug 2019
Good tour. Well organised with clear instructions where to meet the guide. The group was split into smaller groups of 8 which was good. The organiser hired a water taxi with microphone system which was OK, but would have been better to use earpieces like most other tours that we did in Italy. The guide was a local and spoke very good English. Her knowledge of Venice and its history was fantastic. We certainly learned a lot during the hour. There was a mix of history and celebrity (e.g. where George Clooney got married). Remember that this is a tour mostly of the Grand Canal (e.g. Rialto Bridge and the buildlings directly facing the canal) but does include some of the back waters (which we found probably more interesting). In hindsight, we wish we booked a two or three hour tour that would have spent more time with the 'hidden' Venice and maybe even a quick glimpse of the three main Islands. But for the price and duration it was very good.
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Well done
Jeffmbc
, Aug 2019
The boat was actually a standard Vienna water taxi. It held 8 easily, could have held more but they thankfully broke up our group. The guide was well informed and pleasant, while a bit hard to understand. Route and number of places seen was EXCELLENT.. Far more than a gondola could accomplish in 4 times the time. Great for sightseeing if you want to skip the over-priced romantic option.
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