Grand Canal Boat Tour

Tour Duration
1hours
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Type
Collective
Language

Overview

The Grand Canal of Venice is the most spectacular and most important Waterway in Venice. During this Tour you will be able to imagine what Venice looked like hundres of years ago with Gardens, Squeri (= where the gondolas where built), Warehouses and Stones Mason all along this majestic Canal!

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1:00 Hour Boat Tour with English Speaking Guide
  • Expert local Tour Guide
  • Views of Historical Palaces overlooking the Grand Canal
  • Views of the former Byron Palace
  • Close-up Views of Rialto Bridge
  • Overall Panoramic View of the City
  • Tour runs rain or shine,great photo oppurtunities

THE MAP - Departing Point

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our Guide will entertain you with stories of the most historical Palaces (many famous owners) and will help you to recognise the Palaces, who lived where, why poets and writers such as Shelly, Byron and Browning loved this city. This tour includes a cruise along the city’s more secluded waterways to enjoy the picturesque small bridges and “off the beaten track” sights.

This boat tour in a traditional motor launch (water taxi) gives you a great overall view of the city.

Inclusion

    • Guided Tour of The Grand Canal and Giudecca;
    • Live tour commentary provided with an highly qualified English-speaking guide;
    • Private water taxi.

Exclusion

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

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Departure Location: Alilaguna ticket office San Marco situated near the entrance to the Royal Gardens, close to Saint Mark's Squar
Departure Time: Daily at 3:30PM from april to october

Policy Disclaimers

You Must Print and Present your Voucher to the Tour Guide before departure.
Please meet your Tour Guide 15 minutes before departure.
This Tour is available: Daily in English 
This Tour is not performed in winter
This tour is not available on 14th h July and 2nd Septemebr 2018