Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide
Overview
See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. As you take in the sights, you'll avoid the crowds on land and hear fascinating stories of the Floating City from your expert guide. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people for an intimate experience.
What's Included
- Rialto fish market (exterior)
- Rialto Bridge
- Grand Canal (by private boat)
- Cemetery of San Michele (exterior)
- Small group of 8 people or fewer
- Palaces including the Ca' d’Oro and Ca' Pesaro (exterior)
- Private tour (if option selected)
- Accademia Bridge
- Bridge of Sighs (exterior)
- Doge's Palace (exterior)
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
San Marco
30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canal Grande
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Ponte dei Sospiri (pass by)
Ponte di Rialto (pass by)
Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro (pass by)
Doge's Palace (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact the tour provider.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Rialto fish market (exterior).
- Rialto Bridge.
- Grand Canal (by private boat).
- Cemetery of San Michele (exterior).
- Small group of 8 people or fewer.
- Palaces including the Ca' d’Oro and Ca' Pesaro (exterior).
- Private tour (if option selected).
- Accademia Bridge.
- Bridge of Sighs (exterior).
- Doge's Palace (exterior).
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco).
- Expertly guided boat tour.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Rialto fish market (exterior)
- Rialto Bridge
- Grand Canal (by private boat)
- Cemetery of San Michele (exterior)
- Small group of 8 people or fewer
- Palaces including the Ca' d’Oro and Ca' Pesaro (exterior)
- Private tour (if option selected)
- Accademia Bridge
- Bridge of Sighs (exterior)
- Doge's Palace (exterior)
- St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact the tour provider.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
