Sunset Traditional Boat Tour with Prosecco

Overall, not what we expected but we ended up having fun and enjoying it. A “traditional Venetian boat” is not a gondola like many tourists might assume. The boat has a motor which made it nearly impossible to understand anything he said. It was also very splashy and we weren’t prepared to get wet (so be prepared). He seemed disorganized and didn’t have cups for the prosecco, so had to stop and get cups midway through (which also meant no prosecco for the first 30 minutes). Once the cups were obtained, we had ample prosecco for the rest of the trip. The sunset views were gorgeous and got some great pictures. Lastly, the pick up address is incorrect. We stood outside the building and eventually had to call him to find the appropriate pick up spot.

Really great cruise. Going to a very different part of Venice. Just 4 of us and so good, Prosecco flowed but Marco stopped to get my husband who doesn’t drink a soft drink.

The tour guide never showed up or contacted us. We messaged them and never got a response. Don’t waste your valuable vacation time waiting on this tour.

Listen to me. This was an incredibly fun experience. Marco is a gem. The Proseco flows. The boat is unlike any other. It’s much more intimate than the giant tour boats you see in the canals and lagoons. It’s like you’re transported back to a simpler time. You can reach over the side of the boat and touch the water. You can stand up and hold onto the mast. It’s special. You’ll go places you wouldn’t expect. Marco took us to a Sicialian pizza stand on a remote island. He bargained for more Proseco and asked to make sure it was cold. The guy is like a pirate captain with Prada sunglasses. He’s Anthony Bourdain as a boat captain. This was an amazing experience. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

This boat ride was the highlight of our time in Venice. Our captain arrived a bit late, but more than made up for it with a bit of an extended tour and lots of Prosecco! The meeting point was a bit difficult to find as the building number provided was not the exact spot; however, the captain called to confirm the meeting point (The small bar in front of the hotel Experimental). We were able to see so many parts of Venice that we had missed by just walking on foot. Be prepared for a few splashes as you cross the larger canals and head into the ocean, but they were welcome in the summer heat! We would highly recommend this tour, just contact the Captain a day or 2 in advance to verify the time and meeting point.

Marco was super awesome. He was very kind and made sure to show us all of Venice and point out landmarks as well as explain their history. He also brought his dog! It was a fantastic experience and I would 100%recommend it.

Marco was very personable , knowledgeable, and entertaining. My husband and I had the boat to ourselves and had a delightful tour of the lagoon and other islands away from the main, busy tourist area. The Prosecco was great and he made a surprise stop and got us some delicious appetizers. The ride was 2 hours and the views were incredible. We were in Italy almost 3 weeks and this was one of our favorite tours. You will not be disappointed if you book this trip.

The boat ride took us through the canal and around the lagoon to a bunch of different locations. Our guide Marco was friendly and a little eccentric. First, the negatives are that it was very hard to hear our guide when he talked to us due to him being in the back of the boat and the motor running. We also got a little wet sitting on the front from the water splashing, it was a windy day though. The positives were that we got to see different views of venice you don't normally see, as well as a taste of some local pizza that our guide threw in for free. Since it is at sunset, we got some stunning and our best photos of venice throughout our time there.

A wonderful evening away from the many people and the crowds in Venice. Marco was an attentive and entertaining captain. Unfortunately, the weather did not quite play with...

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Brilliant experience with Marco and his boat, such a gentleman with so much knowledge,and he's a proper laugh! A beautiful way to see the city by water with the sunset over the Doge's Palace being exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed it, a highlight of our visit to the city. Highly recommend this tour.