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Venice Boat Tour with Grand Canal and Tower Climb
Palazzo Ducale, Piazza San Marco 1, 30124 Venice VE, Italy,
Venice,
Italy
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Traveling by luxury boat, tour the beautiful Grand Canal as an expert guide points out key sights and gives you a history of the city. Disembark at rarely visited San Giorgio Maggiore Island for a guided tour and a visit inside the church. Then, climb the bell tower for one of the best views of Venice.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. Personal headsets make it easy to hear your guide's informative commentary over the daily hustle and bustle of the canal.Travel a little beyond the usual sights, with a stop to San Giorgio Maggiore Island. Seldom visited by tourists, it's a lovely spot with a historic church and striking bell tower. Most important though, are the views. Journey to the top by elevator, and gaze out over the spectacular panoramas across the lagoon and back toward St. Mark’s Square and basilica.
What to remember
Important info
Accessibility:
- Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs or strollers
Know in advance:
- This tour will have a maximum of 8 travelers. If you want to book this activity with more than 8 people, please contact the provider (contact details in the info voucher that you will receive after booking)
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
- The Bell Tower at San Giorgio Maggiore occasionally closes due to holy days without much advance notice. If time permits, you will be notified prior to your tour. For last-minute closure, you will tour the exterior of the site. In case it is inaccessible due to the elevator being out of service, no refund will be provided, as this is a matter outside of the provider's control
- 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
Remember to bring:
- Due to the religious nature of the San Giorgio Church, all individuals - regardless of gender - must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering. The provider cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
What's included
English-speaking guide. Private boat tour. Ticket for San Giorgio Maggiore Bell Tower. Headset
What's not included
Hotel pick-up/drop-off. Tips
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Float down the Grand Canal in a luxury speedboat. Marvel at Venice's most famous sights from the water. Discover the hidden gem of the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Drink in splendid views of Venice from atop a bell tower.. Enjoy an intimate experience with a small group.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Walks
Meeting Point
Meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the start time at the winged lion column in front of the Doge's Palace in Piazza San Marco.