Private Boat Experience: Discover Venice from the Water
Description
Discover Venice from its enchanting canals with a private boat tailored just for you. Your personal guide will share expert insights on Venice's history, art, and landmarks, making this tour truly unique. Embark on an unforgettable journey with our private boat tour in Venice. Aboard a stylish boat, you’ll admire the city from the heart of its most enchanting canals. During this 90-minute tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert guide who will lead you through Venice’s wonders, from the iconic Grand Canal to the lesser-known canals, and even the stunning Bacino di San Marco. The tour is fully customizable, with pick-up directly from your hotel and a drop-off at your preferred location. Discover hidden gems and landmarks like the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and much more, all while cruising in comfort and tranquility. This experience is perfect for those looking for a unique and refined exploration of the city.
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Itinerary
Pick-up at Hotel Start your journey with a comfortable pick-up directly from your hotel, ready to embark on a unique adventure through the canals of Venice.
Introduction to Venice Enjoy an insightful introduction to the city as your guide shares the rich history, culture, and architecture of Venice, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.
Private Water Taxi Cruise Cruise along the Grand Canal, explore Venice’s charming inner canals, and take in the majestic views of St. Mark’s Basin, with your private water taxi at your disposal for a personalized journey.
Drop-off at Preferred Location End your tour with a customized drop-off at your preferred location, making your Venetian experience as convenient and special as possible.
Fully Customizable Itinerary This tour is completely customizable to suit your interests. Whether you want to focus on specific landmarks, hidden gems, or explore Venice at your own pace, your guide will tailor the journey to make it uniquely yours.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Reviews(15)
Absolutely hands down , this is the BEST tour guide and tour I have EVER EVER been on . Informative and personable . Valerio does not drop you like a hot potato after the tour but continues to provide support , resources and genuine caring . How special is that? I’d come back to Venice and have him plan my entire stay here .Just to be around this bright , transparent man is a joy!!
Thank you so much for your incredible words—WOW, I’m truly touched! 😊 It means a lot to know that the experience stayed with you beyond the tour itself. For me, it’s not just about guiding for a couple of hours, but helping you connect with Venice in a real and meaningful way. I’m really glad you felt supported during your stay—that’s exactly the kind of experience I hope to create for every guest. It was a pleasure spending time with you, and I’d be more than happy to help you plan your next visit… there’s always more Venice to discover 😉 Grazie di cuore and see you again soon! Valerio
Valerio is an absolutely outstanding tour guide. His knowledge of the islands surrounding Venice and their rich history is truly impressive, and he shares it with such passion and clarity. He made our trip incredibly special from start to finish. A true gentleman and a wonderful ambassador for Italian culture — we couldn’t have asked for better.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words — they truly mean a lot to me. It was a real pleasure sharing the lagoon and its islands with you from the water. Experiencing Venice by boat allows you to understand its history and soul in a very special way, and I’m so glad you felt that magic. Your kindness and curiosity made the tour equally memorable for me. Thank you for your trust and for choosing to explore Venice together. I hope our paths cross again one day — there is always another hidden corner of the lagoon waiting to be discovered. Warm regards from Venice, Valerio deTourist
Valerio was friendly, fun, and showed us so much!!! I would not hesitate to book another tour. I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! I'm really happy you enjoyed the experience and found the extra tips useful for getting around Venice. It was a joy to spend time on the water with you, and I’d love to welcome you again for another adventure in the lagoon! Warm regards, Valerio
Valerio was so friendly and very informative about the history of Venice. I’m so glad we did this tour because we really got to see and learn about all of the surrounding islands. He also taught us how to use the water bus system to hop island to island and it really made our entire day!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I'm truly glad you enjoyed the boat experience and that the tips about the islands and the waterbus system helped you make the most of your day in Venice. It was a real pleasure showing you around – I hope to see you again for another adventure on the lagoon! All the best, Valerio
Valerio is a great guide who lives and grew up in Venice. He can customise his tours to suit the needs of the client. Interesting night tour of the Jewish Ghetto and boat trip to get a perspective of the lagoon and islands.
Dear Buzzwinckel, thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled that Valerio's knowledge and customization made your tour special. Hope to see you again for more unique experiences!
Valerio organized the tour according to our requests, including specific requests. We asked for a private taxi that was on site when we met the guide
Grazie mille Hendrik per aver condiviso la tua esperienza con noi! Siamo lieti che Valerio abbia soddisfatto le tue richieste.
“Wow” it’s not enough to describe the experience that the -detourist- gave us! With Valerio, you will visit not only the touristic spots but Valerio will make you witness the authenticity of Venice like a true Venetian! Historical spot, places, restaurants, nightlife events that maybe lonely planet or routard cannot advice you!! Highly recommended!!! Mari-Dani
Thanks Mari-Dani! You have been amazing guests! Valerio
The beauty of the “boat-day” was not simply the amazing location we saw BUT the fact that Valerio takes you in places that he would show to his friends while spending time together. Molto bene e molto bravo! Grazieee
Thanks Mark for sharing your experience my friend! See you soon back in Venice!
The day out with Valerio and Marco was the highlight of our stay. First rate organisation, very comfortable boat and a lot of stops in places we would not have known otherwise. Not only were they knowledgeable, but it felt more like a day out with friends who happen to live in Venice. Cannot recommend more.
Thanks Tom! It was great to show you Venice and the islands Murano Burano and Torcello by water with Marco. See you next time in Venice!
Definitely our favourite parts of our trip in Venice. We did 2 excursions with Valerio, as we just couldn’t chose. A tour of the canals (including smaller canals) on one day, and a sunset lagoon tour where we got to see and hear about most of the other islands which are normally forgotten about. Both trips were incredible and we will absolutely be back, and hope to do another excursion with Valerio, as he really made our time in Venice fantastic. The canals tour was wonderful we got to see so much of Venice (and considering one of us had an injury, it meant they saw far more of Venice (and Murano, including a wonderful tour of some incredibly beautiful glassworks) then they otherwise would) with very limited crowds, got to hear some fantastic history and see some great sites in the comfort of a beautiful boat. As well as several walking tour stops which allowed for the maximum experience (those areas which just couldn’t be experienced well from the canal). Then the lagoon tour (after a fantastic gelato, Valerio really recommends the best!) gave us a beautiful experience of the many islands, with some Prosecco & snacks, and our very friendly boat driver made the most of the trip. We got to see so many islands I have not even heard of before on my previous trips and learnt so much about the wealth of history of the region of Venice, including the route of the word quarantine (very timely!), saw some beautiful sites and made some wonderful memories, including my nephew getting to learn how to navigate the boat (I think he has a new hobbie he may want to cultivate). A wonderful way to celebrate my birthday! Thank you so much Valerio for taking my many emails, and long list of points and turning the two trips into everyone’s favourite parts of our holiday tour (and there was some competition!). Can’t wait to see you again when we return. Cannot thank you enough!
Thanks! I enjoyed customizing both your boat tours to your needs and wishes! See you next time in Venice! Valerio
