Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour
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Based on 59 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour worth booking?
Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour is a 1-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $450 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 59 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (59)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $450 per person
Embark on a romantic evening cruise through Venice's enchanting canals aboard a modern Venetian boat. This tour offers a unique experience along Venice's iconic Grand Canal, allowing you to explore further than a tradit
What you get
About this experience
Embark on a romantic evening cruise through Venice's enchanting canals aboard a modern Venetian boat. This tour offers a unique experience along Venice's iconic Grand Canal, allowing you to explore further than a traditional gondola. Choose between a one or two-hour journey with your own private boat and personal guide.
What's included
Included
- Private Venice water taxi hire (1 or 2 hours)
- Professional guide
- Private tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Canal Grande
Navigate on board an elegant water taxi the famos s-shaped canal, the Grand Canal
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Piazza San Marco
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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Palazzo Ducale
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
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
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
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
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
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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Museo Wagner
Designed in the 16th century, it now hosts the casino of Venice.
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Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
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 under one of the most iconic symbol of Venice: the Rialto Bridge.
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Ponte dell'Accademia
The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice.
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
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
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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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Alilaguna ticket office, situated in the royal gardens of Saint Mark'square
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Alilaguna ticket office, situated in the royal gardens of Saint Mark'square
Options you can book
2-hour tour at 7pm
Two Hour Grand Canal private tour starting at 7pm
1-hour tour at 6pm
One Hour Grand Canal private tour starting at 6pm
1-hour tour at 5pm
One Hour Grand Canal private tour starting at 5pm
1-hour tour at 7pm
One Hour Grand Canal private tour starting at 7pm
2-hour tour at 6pm
Two Hour Grand Canal private tour starting at 6pm
2-hour tour at 5pm
Two Hour Grand Canal private tour starting at 5pm
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bucintoro Viaggi
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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).
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 59 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
59 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great first look of the city.
Great first look of the city..Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for taking time out of your day to write this review! Your feedback is important to us! We are pleased to read that you had such a good experience with us! We hope that you enjoyed Venice and the boat tour! We are improving our trip experiences as we go, better suited to the feedback left by you! If you have any doubts, don’t hesitate to contact us! Regards, Bucintoro Viaggi
via Tripadvisor
No Show - Boat & Guide
Unfortunately, we showed up for our 6:00pm evening grand canal tour and were told that no guide or boat were available. I tried messaging the provider with no response that evening and the next day with no response. Thanks to Viator for providing a full refund!
via Viator
Fantastic way to view Venice
Eliza was my guide and at first we were both standing at the meet up spot for awhile both waiting for each other and so it was a little confusing at first but once we got that figured out it was amazing! She spoke very good English and she even had a presentation book with pictures and took the time to explain things to me about the foundational elements of Venice which I loved because I’m an Interior Designer and a builder and that is why I came to study the architecture and understand the structures. She was so knowledgeable and so friendly and easy to talk to!
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Barbara was amazing! The tour was so beautiful, genuine, and educational. We had a wonderful time. 10/10 would book again
via Tripadvisor
Tour with Lara
We were a family of 5 adults and 2 small children. Lara was superb. We did the 2 hour trip. Very knowledgable. Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $450 to $685
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour cost?
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Prices start at $450 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 59 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour?
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Around 21 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour: Venice Grand Canal Evening Boat Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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