Venice by boat: the Grand Canal
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In Venice, past and present keep meeting like water and stones. Venice, at dawn or plunged in the fog, loses its clear boundaries. Its iridescent image reflected by the water merges into the real Venice to become a dream-like vision.
Itinerary:
Our tour begins along the Grand Canal, a meandering waterway, that has the shape of a backward ‘S’ and divides the city into two parts. Today, as in the past, to have a house on the “Canalazzo” was a sort of status symbol. This is the reason why its banks have an uninterrupted series of sumptuous patrician homes, linked with interesting and curious legends.
The tour may proceed along the Giudecca Canal, the deepest and widest canal of Venice. We will admire the island Giudecca Island, characterized by singular architectures, and by the impressive façade of the Redeemer Church, designed by Andrea Palladio, similar to San Giorgio Church that we will soon view afterwards.
Having a private boat we could even go further, right up to the islands of the Lagoon defined as the “minor islands” such as San Lazzaro degli Armeni – a piece of the orient in the lagoon, San Francesco del Deserto – home of the legendary monastery, San Erasmo – considered the agricultural market of Venice, San Giorgio with the same named beautiful Palladian church and if you wish also San Servolo, San Clemente, the Lido, etc, etc…
This tour can be combined with the excursion to The islands of the Lagoon, Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Notes: The Grand Canal is open to traffic only after 3pm. the visit to some minor islands must be booked in advance. This boat tour can be limited to the Grand Canal or can combined with a walking tour and can be obviously customized at pleasure.
The visit of some of the minor islands must be booked in advance and an entrance fee must be paid.
This itinerary along the Grand Canal can be enriched with a walking tour (for instance The must see or The Doge’s Palace or A Stroll in Venice)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Morning tours start at 9 am or 11 am and last 2 or 4 hours. Afternoon tours can be scheduled at your convenience.
- AT YOUR HOTEL/APARTMENT: We are glad to come and pick you up at your hotel lobby if you stay downtown. Otherwise see the other pmeeting points in google maps:
- IN SAINT MARK’S SQUARE:
At the exit door of the Doge’s Palace (Porta della Carta).
- IN RIALTO:
Campo San Bartolomeo, just at Carlo Goldoni’s statue.
- AT THE RAILWAY STATION:
Outside the railway station, on the stairs under the clock on the left hand side.
- AT THE CRUISE TERMINAL:
Near the Alilaguna desk (public water buses)
€ 80,00 € per hour up to 9 persons. If you want to book more than one tour, for larger groups, or for special tour, rates upon request. Fares do not include admission tickets for Museums/Churches or transportation fees.
Suppelent pick up far from St Mark’s Square or at the railway/cruise terminal €25/30.
Within 3 days before the tour no penalty.
From 3 to 2 days before the tour, 50% penalty
Less than 2 days before the tour and no show, 100% penalty.
The tour can be considered confirmed after you receive the Confirmation Form with all practical information.
We are not legally responsible for services provided by other business partners. In case of circumstances beyond our control or unforeseen events, we might not be able to lead the tour. Pre-paid tours will be fully refunded.
Remember that even during the tour parents are responsible for their children’s actions: don’t relax too much!
Since we are not a tour operator, according to the Italian Law we are responsible only for the quality of our service: we strongly recommend to arrange a travel insurance covering any kind of accidents that might occur during your trip (including a medical and personal insurance).