2-hour private boat tour through the canals of Venice
Highlights
- Cruise the canals of one of the world's most iconic cities for 2 hours
- Explore Venice on board a private boat for you and your group
- Admire Giudecca, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio and San Marco from the water
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Full description
Glide by boat through the canals of Venice and discover a dimension of the city that few can imagine!
On this private 2-hour tour you will experience the Serenissima from a unique perspective: that of the water. Sailing between theisland of Giudecca, the sestieri of Dorsoduro and Cannaregio , and St. Mark's Basin, you will have access to hidden and authentic glimpses, far from the most touristy itineraries.
With an experienced skipper at the helm, prepare to be captivated by the stories that animate Venice and share this experience with the people you love most!
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. Departing from Zattere, you will sail for approximately 11 km through the canals and waterways of Venice.
During the tour you will take a close look at theGiudecca Island, famous for its panorama of the city, in particular St Mark's Basilica. Continuing on, you will pass through the sestieri of Dorsoduro and Cannaregio, where you can observe the historical architecture, churches and small bridges that characterise these places.
Another stop will be the historic Arsenale shipyard in the Sestiere di Castello, where Venice's naval power developed. Here you will be able to observe the remains of a great maritime tradition and understand the importance this place has had over the centuries.
The tour will end with a view of St Mark's basin and the Giardini della Biennale, giving you a snapshot of the beauty of Venice that will live forever in your memories.
The duration of the activity will be 2 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.
Thereare no shore stops during this tour.
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?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
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.