Venice Canal Tours

Experience the enchanting essence of Venice as you glide along its romantic waterways with a skilled gondolier. Enjoy complimentary access to an app featuring insightful commentary about your gondola journey. As you soak in stunning views of the Grand Canal, admire landmarks like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the historic Gritti Palace, along with famous sites such as La Fenice Theatre, Punta della Dogana, and the Mozart House. At the end of your ride, take in a breathtaking panorama of Saint Mark’s Basin and picturesque San Giorgio Island. For an immersive experience, enjoy a unique virtual reality segment that allows you to glide over tranquil waters at sunset, witnessing Venice’s beauty through the ages. Sail through the Grand Canal and serene inner waterways aboard a traditional gondola, bypassing long lines to step directly onto your boat. Charming Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal™ © Venice Tours S.r.l. Licensed to City Tours Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.

Experience Venice from its most iconic perspective — a guided gondola ride paired with a journey into gondola history and tradition. Secrets of the Gondola Begin with a short walking tour as your expert guide reveals the fascinating history of gondolas and gondoliers, sharing hidden legends and stories passed down through generations. • Gondola Ride – Venice on Water Glide through quiet canals and iconic sights like Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Sail past the domes of the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana, ending with breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace. • Gondola Gallery – History & Innovation Step inside a Venetian palace to explore a real gondola up close. Touch handcrafted parts, learn how it's built, and enjoy a virtual Grand Canal journey through the ages — just like Venetian nobles once did. Gondola Experience with Live Commentary™ © Venice Tours S.r.l. Licensed to City Tours Co. Ltd. All rights reserved.

Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice. Whether you want to meander through hidden corners or glide under famous bridges and sights – this tour satisfies all tastes. Fabio, one of the gondoliers, says, ‘Being a gondolier is so much more than operating a gondola. Over 400 hours go into getting a Gondolier license, learning the ins and outs of the canals, Venetian art and history. You’re really in the safest hands.’ The shortest tour focuses on the San Paolo district. Discover an intimate side of Venice and lesser-known gems. Canal-facing facades are a unique characteristic of Venetian buildings before streets came along – the canals were the streets – and they were a way of showing style and wealth. If you want to continue to the Grand Canal you can choose the 1-hour tour and If you’re bursting to see Venice’s more famed locations, the 1.5-hour tour showcases the Rialto Bridge area and the longest ride adds St. Mark’s Square to the itinerary.

Capture the magic of your journey in Venice with our exclusive photo shoot experience. Whether you're a couple, family, or solo traveler, our goal is to immortalise your moments against the backdrop of the city's iconic canals, the mesmerising Bridge of Sighs, and the bustling heart of Venice, St. Mark's Square. We understand the significance of these memories and we want to ensure they are captured flawlessly. After the photo shoot, our skilled editing team will meticulously refine each image, enhancing the colors, contrasts, and details, while preserving the authenticity of the moment. The result? A collection of high-quality, professionally edited photographs that truly reflect your experience in the Floating City. Don't let your Venetian memories fade away in blurry selfies. Elevate your experience with our Venice Canals Photoshoot and relive your getaway through images that radiate the essence of this romantic city.

Embark on a captivating one-hour motorboat tour along the Grand Canal with a small group, accompanied by a multilingual host. Known as "the most beautiful street in the world," the Grand Canal stretches over 3 km in length and varies between 20 and 70 meters in width. It divides the city in two and serves as the main waterway for Venetian transportation, including private boats, vaporetti (water buses), water taxis, and gondolas. Select your preferred departure time from four available options when booking.

Cruising through the Venice's canals you will enjoy its unique atmosphere comfortably on board of a full electric boat. An extraordinary experience that will allow you to relax and immerse into the Venice most hidden canals. The silent boat, sophisticated yet comfortable equipped with a full open space will let you live the true venetian experience designed to last in your memories.

Discover Venice from the water and enjoy a tour along the Canal Grande past the most beautiful sights of the city in a gondola. Enjoy this traditional classical Gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Relax as your gondolier steers you through centuries of history, the perfect way to appreciate Venice from the water. Become involved in the banter of the Gondoliers as they call to each other through the canals.

Enjoy 100 minutes guided kayaking tour in Venice with highly qualified guides to let you see many different aspects of an incredible city. We will visit all the hidden gems of Venice that only locals know. You will get to see the main monuments of Venice from a different point of view, directly in contact with nature. We strongly believe in sustainable tourism. We love our city. It is fragile and needs to be treated kindly. Kayaking in Venice means discovery its intimate part, the most hidden and beautiful places, without any negative environmental impact.

How many times have you left a holiday destination and wished you got some better photos to look back on? Venice is such an iconic destination that you absolutely need to have a nice photo album to look back on! However, that's not all, our Venetian photographers aren't only experts in photography - they're also city experts. Which means you'll get some photos to treasure forever, but also learn a little about Venice while you're at it!

Benefit from a local professional photographer's eye for the best angles and discover the best locations for beautiful photoshoots. Choose the Premium option for a 30 minutes photoshoot or the VIP for a more extensive experience. View and download your high-resolution images to your own device in less than 48h

We are a sports association that deals with the recovery and maintenance of ancient traditional boats. We love to share our knowledge and passions with all travelers by introducing them to our laboratory / museum and the magnificent canals of Venice by learning the art of rowing accompanied by one of our prepared instructors born and raised in Venice

Welcome to Venice, the city of canals, where every corner tells a story, and every ride is a journey through history. Now, imagine experiencing this magic in the most authentic way possible, aboard a traditional Venetian gondola. Our Shared Gondola Ride, for groups up to 5 other people. Is the perfect way to experience Venice like a local. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends, our shared gondola rides are a great way to meet fellow travelers from around the world. You’ll enjoy an intimate and social experience, perfect for making new friends and sharing stories. So, what are you waiting for? Come, share the magic of Venice with us. Book your Shared Gondola Ride today and enjot the city beauty.

Intermediate workout for adults in groups, couples or single kayakers. Ever sailed under the Venetian bridges, along Venetian canals? Or visited a Venetian rowing club? Venice has a long tradition of water sports, do you know? We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Let us show you Venice from cultural, sports-oriented and local perspective. Improve your kayaking skills in authentic canals of Cannaregio or Castello; visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. No doubt, the pink and gold sunset view from the water will be one of your travel highlights and one of the most beautiful memories from this romantic moment! How many kilometers will we paddle? We will do 4-5 kilometers.

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere! Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

Explore the most important monuments of Venice with this unique tour and our English speaker local guide. Start your journey at Church of San Pantalon, pass by San Giovanni and Paolo Basilica and finish your tour at the iconic Piazza San Marco. Our guide will show all the beauty Venice.