Water Taxi Tour of Venice's Hidden Back Canals

Highlights

• Hidden waterways
• Iconic sights
• Rialto finish

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Venice

   5min

   VIP Waterfront Departure: Board your private water taxi directly from the prestigious Danieli pier (Stazio del Danieli).

2. 2

   Ponte dei Sospiri

   Pass by

   Iconic Sightseeing from the Water: Glide right past the legendary Bridge of Sighs and admire the monumental St. Mark’s Square from the lagoon.

3. 3

   Piazza San Marco

   Pass by

   Admire the legendary St. Mark Square while traveling along the canals of Venice

4. 4

   Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

   Pass by

   Grand Canal Entrance: View the majestic dome of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute as you transition into Venice's main waterway.

5. 5

   Rio Della Salute

   Pass by

   Secret Residential Canals: Navigate the charming minor canals of the southern districts, starting with Rio della Salute.

6. 6

   Squero di San Trovaso

   Pass by

   Historic Gondola Boatyard: Cruise down Rio di San Trovaso and catch a rare glimpse of an authentic squero—a traditional, functioning shipyard where gondolas are still handmade and repaired.

7. 7

   Canale di Cannaregio

   Pass by

   Cross-City Navigation: Experience the diversity of Venetian neighborhoods as you motor through Rio Novo, Rio Marin, and the grand Cannaregio Canal toward the North Lagoon.

8. 8

   Ponte di Rialto

   Pass by

   The Rialto Finale: Thread through the city's signature narrow waterways, concluding your exclusive cruise right by the historic Rialto Bridge.

Before you go

Location