Venice: Exclusive Grand Canal and Secret Canals Boat Tour

Explore Venice's Grand Canal and hidden back canals on a semi private boat tour. Learn about the city's history from a local guide and enjoy a personalized experience.
Trade the crowded public water buses for the ultimate Venetian luxury: a semi private, sleek wooden motorboat. This exclusive 2-hour water taxi tour offers a front-row seat to both the monumental highlights and the closely guarded secrets of the Floating City.

Your experience begins as you step aboard your boat and meet your expert local guide. Kick off the cruise along the legendary Grand Canal, the city's main "highway." As you glide past stunning palazzos, historic bridges, and bustling gondolas, your guide will bring Venice’s golden age of merchants, artists, and doges to life.

The true magic of the tour happens when your captain steers the boat away from the main traffic and into Venice’s hidden network of quiet back canals. These narrow waterways offer a rare glimpse into the authentic, peaceful side of the city. Navigate past washing lines strung between historic buildings, quiet residential neighborhoods, and tucked-away bridges where the only sound is the water lapping against ancient stone.

You’ll enjoy a relaxed pace with plenty of opportunities to slow down, capture the perfect photos, and ask your guide any questions you have about local life and history.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.