Private half-day boat tour in the southern lagoon of Venice
Highlights
- Discover the authentic face of Venice with a private tour of the southern lagoon
- Listen to stories and legends about the islands of Poveglia, Malamocco and Pellestrina
- Enjoy 4 hours of sailing away from the crowds and the more touristy routes
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Full description
A tour of Venice for true connoisseurs? For you who want to escape the hustle and bustle of St Mark's Square and explore a more authentic side of the lagoon, here is the perfect excursion.
Board a private boat and spend 4 hours discovering the stories and legends of Poveglia, Malamocco and Pellestrina, far from the classic tourist circuits.
Get your camera ready and immerse yourself in the heart of Venice's southern lagoon!
What we will do
The appointment is 5 minutes before the chosen time, at the indicated meeting point in Venice.
Here you will be welcomed by the skipper and board the private boat, exclusively reserved for your group of a maximum of 6 people. Once on board, you will sail through the Giudecca and St Mark's Basin area, admiring the architectural beauty reflected on the water, and then begin your exploration of the southern lagoon.
The first stop will be in front of theisland of Poveglia, famous for its legends. Although you will not go down to the island, you will stop to listen to the ghost stories and myths that surround this mysterious place, once used as a quarantine station and then as a psychiatric hospital.
You will then continue on to Malamocco, one of the oldest villages in the lagoon, where you will have about 20 minutes ashore to explore this authentic village. You will walk through its narrow streets and immerse yourself in the history of this place that was the cradle of the Venetian Republic.
After Malamocco, you will head towards Pellestrina, afishing island known for its natural beauty and tranquillity. Here you can stop for about 40 minutes and stroll along the beach overlooking the Adriatic, or relax in one of the bars overlooking the lagoon.
After this rejuvenating stop, you will begin the return journey back to Venice to your starting point. The duration of the tour will be 4 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, while from 16 to 18 years of age a waiver is sufficient.
The boat is accessible to people with reduced mobility: please contact the organisers at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to report your presence and request boarding support. A wheelchair can be taken on board, reducing the maximum capacity to 4 people.
Other information
The tour is available all year round and is suitable for private groups of up to 6 persons.
The boat is a motor boat "SBIRIBÙ" or "LAGUNAB", 7.5 metres long, equipped with sundeck, fridge, stereo, awning and cabin. There are no toilets on board.
The departure time is flexible and can be agreed with the skipper after the booking confirmation according to the needs of the participants.
Small dogs are allowed.
The meeting point can be reached by vaporetto from Venice.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
Windbreaker jacket
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Venice
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
