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Venice: Grand Canal Boat Experience with Local Historian

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Venice: Grand Canal Boat Experience with Local Historian

3 h·Easy pace

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Overview

Duration: 3 h
Pace: Easy pace

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
History buffs

Discover Venice from a unique perspective aboard a motorboat on the Grand Canal. A local historian will guide you through hidden canals and lagoon islands, revealing the secrets of the Lace Palaces. A fascinating immersion into Venetian history and architecture.

Highlights

Explore hidden canals and architectural soul
North and South Lagoon, Venetian Islands
Grand Canal and Lace Palaces

What's included

luxury motorboat tour
Live commentary by a local Venetian historian
Visit to the Grand Canal
Exploration of hidden canals
Tour of the North and South Lagoon
Views of San Lazzaro, Cipriani's Venice, Giudecca, Lido, and St. Nicolò
90 minutes tour
Historian in English
Arabic-speaking historian available
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop off

Before you go

Good to know

This is a private tour exclusive to your group
The tour covers more in two hours than a walking tour could in two days
Photography opportunities are abundant
The tour is conducted in English
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Restrictions & safety

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags
Children under 5 years

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$365per person

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