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Venice Boat Tour With Grand Canal And Tower Climb

442 reviews

2 hours

Max 8

Why take this tour?

Highlights

Cruise the Grand Canal in a private motorboat
Learn about the Rialto Bridge, the Rialto Fish Market, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Accademia Gallery
Dock at the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, and ascend the Bell Tower for stunning views of Venice

Sites Visited
Grand Canal (by private boat)
St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Cemetery of San Michele (exterior)
Rialto Bridge
Rialto Fish Market
Accademia Bridge
Cà d’Oro Palace
Cà Pesaro Palace
San Giorgio Maggiore Island
Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore
Belltower of San Giorgio Maggiore (optional)

Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided boat tour
Small group of 8 people or fewer
Ticket for San Giorgio Maggiore Bell Tower
Headset

Take a boat: The best way to see Venice is from the water (& air!)

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Total Customer Reviews: 442

Verified Ratings

4.6 /5

based on 439 Walks’ customer ratings

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.6/5

Guest Support

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Great

This tour is the best way to see Venice, and Barbara the tour guide was awesome!

Verified · Jessica · Oct 29, 2024 · USA · Female · 35 to 44 years

Excellent

Great tour with Orsola! Loved taking the taxi boat through the canals and then visiting San Giorgio. Great views and interesting church paintings. Even in the rain it was worth to he money!

Verified · Danielle · Oct 17, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

Allessia was a great tour guide . The length of the tour and content was perfect for our short time in Venice, we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Verified · Jennifer · Oct 12, 2024 · Australia · Female · 65 to 74 years

Excellent

Our tour guide was fantastic!

Verified · Suzanne · Oct 08, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

The extensive canal tour far exceeded my expectations and while we weren’t able to go up in the tower due to a site issue, the views were amazing and our small group (4 people) was fantastic

Verified · James · Sep 11, 2024 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years

FAQs

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

No. Unfortunately, due to site restrictions we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour. Guests should be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, including standing for extended periods and climbing stairs, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.

Will the boat ride still take place in inclement weather?

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.

Is the bell tower climb always included in the tour?

Very occasionally San Giorgio Maggiore closes access to its bell tower due to liturgical celebrations and they aren't in the habit of giving us much advance notice. If this happens on the day of your visit we will stop off on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore to enjoy the view from the island but will not be able to climb the bell tower. In case the bell tower is inaccessible due to these reasons, or due to the elevator being out of service, no refund will be provided, as this is a matter outside of our control.

What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?

Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.

How many passengers can fit on the boat?

The boat we use for our private tour has a maximum capacity of 9 people. If you want to take the tour but have more people in your party please call us or write to [email protected]. Small Children 5 years of age and under do not count in the 9 person maximum.

Can the boat accommodate wheelchair users?

No. Unfortunately, the boat is not equipped to safely service wheelchair users.

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