Venice: Grand Canal by Boat with Expert Guide
ID: GYG55645-77304
Catégorie:
Pays: Italie
Durée du projet:
01:30 horaires
Description
Wind through the picturesque canals of Venice in a motorboat, enjoying unbeatable views of St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, and more.
Your adventure begins in St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Here, your local guide will share an brief introduction to the history of Venice and its famous cathedral that stands before you.
From there, you'll walk together to the dock where a luxury boat awaits. You'll tour the beautiful Grand Canal as your expert guide points out key sights and shares the fascinating history of the city. 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. From the comfort of your luxury boat, you'll see St. Mark's Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, the Rialto Fish Market, Doge's Palace and more. The best part is you'll beat the crowds on dry land as you take in the views from the water. Along the way, you'll guide will reveal the history and captivating stories behind each stop. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.
In addition to the famous sights, your local guide will give you a crash course on Venice, including its unique traditions and festivals. You'll learn the truth about gondolas and the different boats Venetians use to get around the canals, what it's like celebrating Carnevale, and so much more. By the end of your tour, you'll have navigated the Grand Canal, seen Venice's most famous sights from the water, and heard expert tips from your local guide to help you during the rest of your trip.
Faits saillants
- Float along the Grand Canal in a private luxury speed boat.
- See Venice’s most famous sights from the water.
- Enjoy a small-group experience with max 8 people or private experience (if option selected).
- Avoid the crowds on land as you cruise the Floating City.
- Hear stories about the history of Venice from your guide.
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this tour with more than 8 people, please contact the tour provider.
• 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.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco 52. Your guide will be waiting under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum.
INCLUS
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided boat tour
- Headset
- Small group of max 8 people
- Private tour (if option selected)
NON INCLUS
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/drop off
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.