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Small group Grand Canal Boat Tour

Venice Boat Tours of the Grand Canal & Waterways of Venice are ideal sightseeing tours of the city of Venice!

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During the tour you will see the waterways of Venice, the Grand Canal, splendid Palaces, Churches, Bridges, Rialto Bridge. Luxorious motor-launch, English speaking guide.

Local Expert English speaking Guide
Luxurious Motor-Launch
Maximum 8/9 people per boat

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Small Group Venice boat tours of the Grand Canal & minor canals of Venice provide the ideal sightseeing tours of the city of Venice for first-time visitors. One of our most popular sightseeing tours in Venice because it offers our clients the opportunity to view the city from a completely different perspective. Escape the hordes of tourist to discover a relaxing and rewarding experience as you glide down the main street of Venice. You'll feel like a VIP on our small group boat tours of the Grand Canal

On all our Venice boat tours you'll travel in a luxurious motor-launch, limited to a maximum of 8/9 participants so that we should be able to guarantee that everyone sits outside to enjoy an intimate experience of the waterways of Venice while listening to the detailed commentary of your expert Venice tour guide.

In the first part of these small group Venice boat tours cruise down the Grand Canal at a relaxed pace with numerous photo opportunities as your friendly and knowledgeable guide introduce you to the splendid Palaces, Churches, Bridges and other Monumental buildings that line the main waterway of Venice. Learn the history and evolution of the main street of Venice, and be entertained by anecdotes about the famous and infamous people that once lived along this celebrated waterway.

In the second part of these marvellous sightseeing tours of Venice sit back and enjoy a delightful journey through the minor canals of Venice. In the hidden Venice, as you travel through four of the city districts of Venice you'll get a full overview of the city and enjoy picture postcard views of the most romantic parts of the city. These small group Venice boat tours start & finish at St. Marks square.

Meeting Point

Entrance to the Royal Gardens on the water front of St. Marks Square. From St. Marks facing the Basilica turn right and walk towards the open water. At the two giant columns facing the water turn right, and following the line of trees after a 100 metres you will come to the entrance of the Royal Gardens where we will be waiting holding a sign with Grand Canal Boat Tour written on it

Other Information

This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities. However, please contact us directly and we will be able to take you on alternative routes suitable for you.
The cost of the tour does not include gratuities or hotel pick up and drop off.
During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions
Tour operates with min 4 participants

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Prices from: 38.00
Duration: 60 minutes
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Aug 26 2019

The only Robles was the directions to he meeting point is a bit obscure... we didn’t want to be late, so we were not sure if it was here or there. Just say in front of the verticals metal gate.

Aug 05 2019

You sent us out in a thunder and lightening storm. I have been boating for many years, and these are unsafe conditions. Inside the boat it was hot and miserable, not to mention you couldn’t see anything. It was also supposed to be no more than 8 people and there were 10 on the tour. A waste of time and money, from a company that puts profits before customer safety.

Jul 19 2019

Very efficient service. Easy to use.

Jul 07 2019

Perfect tour some lovely insight into this beautiful city.

Jun 25 2019

Loved our tour down the Grand canal! Gondolier was informative and friendl!

Jun 17 2019

Excellent small tour, glad I chose it.

Jun 03 2019

Informative tour/ Beautiful city!!

May 31 2019

Tour was great, had a fun time exploring Venice and taken in the sites

May 27 2019

Very good commentary - explained history of Venice very well

May 16 2019

My review relates to the small boat tour

May 11 2019

Excellent tour. The guide was knowledgeable, funny and entertaining.

Nov 07 2018

Good group size. Not all seats out in the open area. Some under the covered area with windows on either side. Get on board first if you have a specific place you wish to sit. Not sure if all boats have that same setup.

Oct 27 2018

Very good tour guide and very friendly. Willing to answer any question

Oct 26 2018

The perspective of looking at the spectacular and historic city of Venice from the water somehow takes you back to the time of ancient mariners who navigated the same waters.

Oct 24 2018

We had a great hour on the boat. Everything was as we wanted it.

Oct 24 2018

Tour guide late even though people were asked to show up 15 min early before departure. My wife and I didn’t think the tour provided good value for the price.

Oct 03 2018

The Venetian canal tour was very good. It took us a couple pass bys of the meeting place since as of 5 minutes before meeting time there was not an obvious sign saying "Avventure Bellissime meets here!" But we made it and our guide was very nice and knowledgable. And perhaps because we ended up at the back of the boat, but it was a little difficult to understand sometimes even with a microphone. Consider the individual head sets that many tours are using now (if they work on the water I suppose). Also, it was sad that there wasn't much opportunity to ask questions, but again, perhaps because we sat in the back. Maybe you need a different style of boat instead of one that has a huge cabin dividing that no one sits in because then you can't see the canal. But overall, we still enjoyed it as our introduction to Venice.

Oct 03 2018

The tour met my expectations and delivered on what the tour described.

Sep 24 2018

Tour implied we would learn about the sites we were passing. It was just a boat ride with dinner no commentary. Not what I expected. My friend asked for no eggs in the salad and the server said no. Service was not the best.

Jul 05 2018

It was great to see Venice from some of the less crowded canals first and then finish with the Grand Canal! It was fascinating to learn and observe small details about some of the buildings owners, history, and architecture, while also learning historical facts about the city itself. Great way to see the city!

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