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Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour

62 Reviews 3.63 out of 5 stars Based on 62 reviews collected by City Sky Diving and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy
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The Grand Canal
The Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge from the Grand Canal
Venice Private Transfer
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Overview

Embark on a captivating one-hour motorboat tour along the Grand Canal with a small group, accompanied by a multilingual host. Known as "the most beautiful street in the world," the Grand Canal stretches over 3 km in length and varies between 20 and 70 meters in width. It divides the city in two and serves as the main waterway for Venetian transportation, including private boats, vaporetti (water buses), water taxis, and gondolas.

Select your preferred departure time from four available options when booking.

What's Included

  • Motor launch ride long the grand canal
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Riva degli Schiavoni
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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What To Expect

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Canal Grande (pass by)

Navigate on board an elegant water taxi the famos s-shaped canal, the Grand Canal
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Piazza San Marco (pass by)

St. Mark's Square has always been the most important Square in Venice and it has been defined as "the most beautiful drawing room of Europe".
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Doge's Palace (pass by)

The Doge's Palace is one of the finest example of Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge, and the political and judicial heart of the city.
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Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore (pass by)

The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is located right in front of St. Mark's Square. On the island there is a 6th-century Benedictine church designed by Andrea Palladio.
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Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore (pass by)

The Church of the Redeemer was designed by the architect Andrea Palladio and built as a votive church to thank God for the deliverance of the city from a major outbreak of the plague.
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Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna (pass by)

The Ca' Pesaro is a Baroque marble palace facing the Grand Canal built by the Venetian architect, Baldassarre Longhena, who also designed the church of the Salute and Ca' Rezzonico, for the noble and wealthy Pesaro family.
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Ponte degli Scalzi (pass by)

At the beginning of the Grand Canal, the "barefoot bridge" connects the Railway station to the rest of the city.
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Ca' Rezzonico (pass by)

It is a particularly notable example of the 18th century Venetian baroque and rococo architecture and interior decoration, and displays paintings by the leading Venetian painters of the period, including Francesco Guardi and Giambattista Tiepolo. Nowadays it hosts a public museum dedicated to 18th-century Venice (Museo del Settecento Veneziano).
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Casino di Venezia (pass by)

Designed in the 16th century, Ca' Vendramin Calergi now hosts the casino of Venice.
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Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro (pass by)

The Ca' d'Oro or Palazzo Santa Sofia is a palace on the Grand Canal . One of the oldest palace in the city, its name means "golden house" due to the gilt and polychrome external decorations which once adorned its walls.
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Ponte di Rialto (pass by)

Pass under one of the most iconic symbol of Venice: the Rialto Bridge.
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Ponte dell'Accademia (pass by)

The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice.
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection (pass by)

The Peggy Guggenheim collection is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th-century palace, which was the home of the American heiress Peggy Guggenheim for three decades.
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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (pass by)

In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute).
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2495P44

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3.63
62 reviews

Average 3.63 out of 5 stars based on 62 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Motor launch ride long the grand canal.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Professional art historian guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Venice Grand Canal Panoramic Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Motor launch ride long the grand canal
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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