VIP Venice Boat Tour on Grand Canal with Local Guide - Small Group Tour

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.

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. As you take in the sights, you'll avoid the crowds on land and hear fascinating stories of the Floating City from your expert guide. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people for an intimate experience.

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.

Important information

This tour will be exclusively guided in English.

On certain dates, most travellers staying outside Venice who wish to visit for the day must pay a €5 access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice. For further details (including exceptions) and to find out on which days this fee applies and how to register or make payment, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/. The fee is not required if you are only visiting the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano.

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.