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Venice: Grand Canal Private Boat Trip

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Sit back as you pass dreamy palaces and sail under romantic bridges. See the stunning Rialto Bridge, Ca d’Oro, Accademia, the Grand Canal and Giudecca canal.

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Highlights

Sail along the Grand Canal on a private small group boat tour
Admire the many different styles of architecture
Cruise down the small canals of Venice and enjoy the façades of the houses
Learn about the history of “La Serenissima”
See iconic sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Accademia

Description

Sail up the Grand Canal on a guided boat tour, and cruise along some of the Giudecca canal. The Grand Canal is, without doubt, the most spectacular 'High Street' in the world. It's lined with beautiful palaces constructed over hundreds of years. As you sail, you can easily imagine what it was like when it was lined with gardens, warehouses, stonemasons, and squeri, where gondolas were built. Discover why there are so many different styles of architecture and why so many of the buildings are of Moorish or Eastern style. Experience first-hand why poets and writers, such as Shelly, Byron, and Browning, loved Venice so much. Then, nip down some of the city's more secluded waterways, unreachable by foot. Cruise under picturesque bridges, and explore a quieter side of Venice, where the façades of the city can only be seen from the canals

Includes

Guided Tour of The Grand Canal and Giudecca Live tour commentary provided by a highly qualified local guide

Important Information

Remember to bring your camera
This 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
This tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
Maximum group size of 9 people on each boat plus guide