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Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour

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Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Overview

Discover Venice’s hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city’s history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.
  • Explore the waterways of charming Venetian neighborhoods such as Cannaregio, the Jewish Ghetto and Dorsoduro
  • Discover canals away from the tourist trail, as well as attractions such as the Arsenale and Rialto Bridge
  • See craftsmen in work at a Dorsoduro gondola workshop and stop for photos at the Jewish Ghetto
  • Small-group cruise with a maximum of 9 people ensures a personalized experience
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Professional guide
Transport by motorboat
Stop at the Jewish Ghetto
Grand Canal ride
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

Royal Gardens, Piazza, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
See the quieter side of Venice with this small-group canal cruise. Make your way to the departure point near St Mark’s Square to meet your guide and board a comfortable motorboat. Enjoy the quiet charm of Venetian backstreets and observe canal-side scenes of daily life.

Pass through the gates of Porta dell’Acqua to enter Venice’s 12th-century shipyard known as the Arsenale. Learn how this historic naval depot was once among the greatest in Europe during Venice’s reign as a maritime superpower. 

Next, glide through the narrow, picturesque canals of the Cannaregio neighborhood and make your way to Venice’s Jewish Ghetto. Disembark here for 15-20 minutes to explore the historic quarters by foot and capture photos of the centuries-old buildings that surround the main square.

Continue on by boat to the neighborhoods of Santa Croce and Dorsoduro, and pass a traditional gondola workshop where craftspeople carefully carve and finish these classic Venetian vessels by hand.

Finally, make your way out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal for a cruise past the opulent squares and churches that line its banks. Float beneath the famous Rialto Bridge before returning to the original departure point near St Mark’s Square.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Piazza San Marco
View the magnificent St Mark's Square and Doges Palace from the water
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Canal Grande
Enjoy a 1-hour tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals lead by our English-speaking guide in a small group of 8/9 people
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
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Ponte di Rialto
Learn about the Magnificent Rialto Bridge as you pass by on your boat
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Arsenale di Venezia
View the magnificent Arsenal of Venice during your guided 2-hour cruise by boat
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Campo del Ghetto
Enjoy a walk in the fascinating Jewish ghetto of Venice
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Cannaregio
Enter some of the back canals of the picturesque Cannaregio district
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Basilica Concattedrale di San Pietro di Castello
See the first basilica of Venice in the Castello district
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Dorsoduro
Cruise down some of the charming canals of Dorsoduro district
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Ponte dell'Accademia
Pass by the Accademia gallery and bridge as you tour the Grand Canal
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Santa Croce
Cruise some of the small canals of the Santa Croce district
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Ponte degli Scalzi
Pass by the Ponte degli Scalzi near the train station, the third bridge connecting the two sides of the Grand Canal
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Chiesa di Santa Maria di Nazareth - Chiesa degli Scalzi
See the Baroque church Santa Maria di Nazareth as you cruise down the Grand Canal
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Squero di San Trovaso
See the famous Squero San Trovaso, one of the oldest and still active places where gondolas are built
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties as passengers are required to step down onto the boat when boarding. The variation of the level of tides can make the vessel unstable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Avventure Bellissime

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Semi-Private tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "It rained on and off during our tour but we didn't have to worry because we could go inside the boat during the showers and opned the roof completely during the sun." See review

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Interesting canals tour with a very good guide
Christian S
, Oct 2019
We have been to Venice several times before. This time we wanted to get an a bit different view to the city and booked this tour (small group!) and we really saw things and got views we did not have before. Our guide Cristina was very knowledgeable, spoke good English, provided much information and shared many interesting stories. And just in the right dose - not too many details but enough to learn something new and at the same time not get overwhelmed with data you will forget the next minute anyway. We really got the impression that Cristina is passionate about this city and enjoys presenting it. And we enjoyed listening to her and watching some of the wonders that Venice has to offer.
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Grand Canal Tour - Very Informative
Compass462006
, Sep 2019
Very enjoyable and informative. Excellent tour for start of visit. Gave a 4 only because taxi did not accommodate outdoor viewing for all guests at same time.
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Interesting experience
Dee D
, Aug 2019
Christina B. was an exceptional guide, she answered many questions about Venice and it’s history. She was knowledgeable about her beautiful city and she made is comfortable and entertained. There was only 6 of us on the tour so it was a nice size for that tour.
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Great time on the water!
elifromohio
, Jul 2019
Kristina our guide was very engaging and informative. Beautiful views of the city from many angles. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!
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Fantastic Views of Venice Via the Canals
, Jun 2018
This was a wonderful tour. Christiana was very knowledgeable about the history of Venice and the neighborhoods along the canal. We were able to see sites that you can't see on gondola rides. I also particularly enjoyed walking through the Jewish Ghetto and viewing the monuments. Christiana was very personable and professional.
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Excellent tour - extremely interesting...
Harvey S
, Mar 2018
Excellent tour - extremely interesting - loved seeing the different types of boats used.
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The tour guide was very...
anisem2001
, Feb 2018
The tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history and even many fun facts. With this tour, you really feel like you have been able to experience Venice in a unique way. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Our tour was changed to one hour, but...
Ftnirish
, Dec 2017
Our tour was changed to one hour, but we were notified well in advance. Our guide, Christina, was excellent, even in very cold conditions. Highly recommend.
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The cruise was great. I really liked...
Sally E
, Nov 2017
The cruise was great. I really liked that it was a small group. Our guide was wonderful. She brought the history and magic of Venice to life.
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My husband and I loved this small group...
Brandon
, Oct 2017
My husband and I loved this small group tour. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend this tour!
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