Venice Boat Tour With Grand Canal And Tower Climb

Venice was never meant to be walked, it was meant to be rowed and sailed. On this Venice Boat Tour, we do one better by providing you with your own private motorboat, including a driver and guide, so you can see the city from the water.

Like VIPs of old, you'll cruise down the Grand Canal and take in the most beautiful palaces, like the Cà d’Oro and Cà Pesaro, and the most historic sights like the Rialto Bridge, Rialto Fish Market, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Accademia Gallery and bridge. As you pass each one, your guide will tell you how they fit into the singular history of this unique city. Through their stories, you'll feel like you are stepping back in time to the age when Venice's maritime empire stretched across the Mediterranean.

You'll also go off the well-rowed path and explore the city’s prettiest inner canals, to get a sense of the everyday life hidden behind all this medieval splendor.

Your Venice Boat Tour finishes up in an equally spectacular spot, the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, home to one of the city's most fabulous hidden gems. You'll follow your guide inside the island's abbey for a full tour of its art and architecture, then you'll be given a ticket (optional) to walk up to the bell tower. We recommend that you do; the view from the top is the very best in Venice. As you look out over the city, your guide will point out sites of interest and you will get a deep understanding for just how unique this place really is. Finally, head back to the Doge's Palace where we'll let you off near where you got on.

This is - hands down - the best way to experience Venice. Gondolas might be more traditional, but for long trips they are expensive and don't offer anywhere near the comfort of our private boat. With your expert guide and dedicated driver you'll be able to sit back, relax and take in the beauty of Venice like a local.