In a city built on water, the best way to appreciate its beauty and uniqueness is on our informative and entertaining boat tour of the Grand Canal and minor canals of Venice. Admire the play of light as we glide along the Grand Canal, the main street of Venice! Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses that line the Grand Canal of Venice.

Traveling in a luxurious motor-launch, along with a glass or two of sparkling Prosecco wine, your boat tour of the Grand Canal will bring alive all the magic of Venice.

Learn about the origins and evolution of Venice 's most important street, and afterwards enjoy a fascinating voyage through the minor canals of Venice to see parts of the city seldom visited by tourists. Unlike a ride in a Gondola, on the Grand Canal boat tour you'll travel through many diverse areas of the city through which you'll enjoy a thorough introduction to the city of Venice.

Ideal for photographers! Your guide will use small enough boats to navigate the minor canals, while the boats have enough space for everyone to sit outside to take photographs and to listen to the detailed commentary of your guide. All boats are equipped with microphones and speakers so you can clearly hear your guide. Tour finishes at St. Marks.

An absolute must for the first-time visitor to Venice, our Grand Canal Boat Tour will provide you with memories that will last you a life-time.

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Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See departures times below

Unavailable Dates:

• December 26 (St Stephen's Day)

Departure Point:

Tour commences at the entrance to the Royal Gardens on the water front of St. Marks Square.

Departure Time:

• Daily at 3.30 pm (February 29 to March 29, 2008)
• Daily at 4.30pm (March 30 to October 19, 2008)
• Daily at 2.30pm (October 20 to November 15, 2008)
• Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 2:30pm (November 18, 2008 to January 03, 2009)

Return details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is not available

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Escorted by a local English speaking expert driver-guide
• Transported upon a luxurious Motorlaunch equipped with microphones
• A glass of Prosecco wine
• Motorboat tour along the Grand Canal

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Food and drink, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Comfortable walking shoes and a windbreaker are recommended
• Please note: This tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties as passengers are required to step down onto the vessel when boarding. The variation on the level of tides can make the vessel unstable.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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