Private Venice: Canal & Aperitivo Experience
Venice, Italy
From EUR 350.00
Office phone number: + 39 348 980 8566
Private Venice: Canal & Aperitivo Experience
Venice, Italy
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Forget the gondola! Go local in a stylish boat taxi to explore the city’s lesser known canals on a private tour with a local guide. Admire Venice from the water as you cruise past the city’s main areas such as Rialto and San Marco. Discover the local neighbourhoods of Cannaregio or Castello by boat and finish up with an aperitivo at sunset, consisting of local wines and delicious local cicchetti. Belissimo!
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Highlights
- Take a boat ride along the Grand Canal, then veer off the tourist trail into some of Venice’s smaller, quieter canals
- Explore the residential neighbourhood of Cannaregio and see how locals live
- Travel in a stylish canal taxi with a chauffeur and a private English-speaking guide
- Indulge in Prosecco and cicchetti while admiring an Italian sunset
- Learn about (and taste!) local food and wine
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Schedule details
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Pickup location:
Hotel pick up
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- Pickup time: Various
- Drop off location:
At request: either back to the guest accommodation or to the closing spot to continue their plans in Venice.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, boat ride, Prosecco wine, water bottles and cicchetti samples. Please let us know at the time of booking about food allergies or diet requirements by emailing us at info@veniceurbanadventures.com
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, tip/gratuities for your guide.
Your private boat experience will start with a direct boat pick up from your accommodation (or somewhere close by, if you don’t have access to a private dock).
Once aboard your oh-so-stylish and private Venetian taxi boat you will be greeted with a glass of Prosecco followed by an exhilerating cruise down the famous Grand Canal, crossing beneath the Rialto Bridge — a must for anyone that wants to experience that classic Venice view (and grab that picture-perfect instagram shot!).
From there, we’ll head deep into the Venice canal system, exploring the smaller canals as we pass through lesser known parts of the city, such as the site of the historical city hospital and the cemetery island of San Michele.
Then, depending on the tide, we will ride through the Cannaregio area, the residential part of Venice that was once the Jewish quarter where you can find one of the city’s hidden gems; the Madonna dell ‘Orto Church.
As we continue along the Canal Grande, admiring its palaces and houses of nobility, your guide will serve up some delectable Cicchetti dishes and a glass of wine as an aperitivo.
We will then arrive at Ponta della Dogana and the San Marco Square Bay to admire the mst iconic view of Venice, bathed in the light of sunset. As we watch the lively goings on of the city, we’ll sip some Prosecco and sample more homemade cicchetti as the sun sets.
Your private boat experience will end back at your accommodation or at some other pre-agreed spot. Your guide will be very happy to give you some recommendations on other things to see and do in the city durig your stay.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, boat ride, Prosecco wine, water bottles and cicchetti samples. Please let us know at the time of booking about food allergies or diet requirements by emailing us at info@veniceurbanadventures.com
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, tip/gratuities for your guide.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: + 39 348 980 8566
Email address: info@veniceurbanadventures.com
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