Venice Boat Tour With Grand Canal And Tower Climb
Supplied by: City Experiences
Wind through the picturesque canals of Venice in a private motorboat, enjoying unbeatable views of St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, and more.
What's included
- Local English-speaking guideExpertly guided boat tourTicket for San Giorgio Maggiore Bell TowerHeadset
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Ticket for San Giorgio Maggiore Bell Tower
- Headset
- GratuitiesHotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Know before you go
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
If you cannot join your tour (running late, etc.) please contact us. We may be able to reschedule your tour (with an amendment fee) depending on availability.
This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, mobility limitations, or strollers.
If you want to book this tour with more than 9 people, please contact us (info@takewalks.com).
The Bell Tower at San Giorgio Maggiore occasionally closes due to holy days without much advance notice. If time permits, we will notify you prior to your tour. For last-minute closure, you will tour the exterior of the site.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Highlights
- Float along the Grand Canal in a private luxury speed boat.See Venice’s most famous sights from the water.Discover the hidden gem of San Giorgio Maggiore.Drink in splendid views of Venice from atop a bell tower.Enjoy an intimate experience with a small group.
- Float along the Grand Canal in a private luxury speed boat.
- See Venice’s most famous sights from the water.
- Discover the hidden gem of San Giorgio Maggiore.
- Drink in splendid views of Venice from atop a bell tower.
- Enjoy an intimate experience with a small group.
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. Arrive at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to climb up into the bell tower for exceptional views over the city. Small-group tour size limited to eight people.
Traveling by luxury boat, tour the beautiful Grand Canal as an expert guide points out key sights and gives you a history of the city. Disembark at rarely visited San Giorgio Maggiore Island for a guided tour and a visit inside the church. Then, climb the bell tower for one of the best views of Venice.
You may have already taken a slow and leisurely gondola ride, but to truly travel the Venetian waters as the locals do, you really need to be in a luxury speedboat to get a real sense of the city. With the help of your expert, local guide, you can spot all the most important sights as you pass them—palaces, theaters, casinos, galleries, and bridges. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.
Travel a little beyond the usual sights, with a stop to San Giorgio Maggiore Island. Seldom visited by tourists, it's a lovely spot with a historic church and striking bell tower. Most important though, are the views. Journey to the top by elevator, and gaze out over the spectacular panoramas across the lagoon and back toward St. Mark’s Square and basilica.
Points of interest :
Grand Canal, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Piazza San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, Venezia, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
San Michele Cemetery, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Ponte dell'Accademia, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Ca’ d’Oro, Ca 'd'Oro, Calle Ca' d'Oro, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
S. Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Campanile di San Giorgio, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Basilica Di San Giorgio Maggiore, Isola di S.Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.