GRAND CANAL & THE MINOR ISLANDS OF VENICE: The itinerary is open and can be decided on the day of the tour.
The price is applicable for up to 4 people. For larger groups , the price will be given upon request. Price includes english speaking guide & chauffeured boat. This tour could be added with a walking tour of Venice as well.
During this tour you can:
Visit the Grand Canal and explore the smaller canals of the city as you discover the hidden Venice. Suggested time 2 hrs.
Visit the Grand Canal and one of the minor islands, such as Murano, the glass island or Burano, the lace island with its colourful pastel houses. Suggested time 3 hrs.
Visit the Grand Canal and both islands of the lagoon, Murano and Burano . Depending on the time spent in the islands , you could also include a visit to the byzantine church of Torcello . Suggested time 4 hrs.
Visit the Grand Canal , the smaller islands of the lagoon, and dine at either the prestigious Locanda Cipriani in Torcello or at another restaurant we can suggest. Suggested time 6 hrs.
Private Venice in 1-Day package: If this is your first visit to the city and your time is limited, then this is what we would suggest:
Private 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Private 1-Hour Guided Grand Canal Boat Tour
Start with a walking tour that covers San Mark’s square, including a visit to San Mark’s basilica. Then, leave the square and explore the "hidden Venice" while your guide will tell you about the history of this unique city.
See the famous Rialto bridge and stop for a Chicheto (traditional Venetian snack) at a local Osteria. If the tour is taken in the morning see a picturesque local market. Walk through the old artisan quarter and end the tour visiting one of the important churches of Venice , the imposing Frari church.
Then, by boat, cruise down the Grand Canal and see Venice from a different perspective while learning about the beautiful Palaces and Churches that line the banks of the World's most beautiful street.
GONDOLA SERENADE: Departure from Santa Maria del Giglio (Hotel Gritti) every day, a romantic "promenade" by gondola with music songs which will make you dream along the canals of Venice.At 7:30 P.M, from april to October and at 7:30 and 8:30 P.M. from May to September and at 3:30 P.M. from November to March. The tour lasts 40 minutes approx.
GONDOLA SERENADE AND DINNER: Departure from Santa Maria del Giglio (Hotel Gritti) every day, at the end of your gondola ride, enjoy a four course dinner, inclusive of drinks in a typical restaurant nearby. At 7:30 P.M. from April to October, at 7:30 P.M. and 8:30 P.M. from May to September.
CITY SIGHTSEEING BY GONDOLA AND ON FOOT: Walking through the typical narrow streets of Venice, you will croos the Gran Canal by gondola reaching the gothic church of the Frari (painting and sculptures by Bellini, Tiziano and Canova). After the visit the tour will continue by gondola, streaming fown the inner canals and the Gran Canal towards Rialtowhere the tour ends. Last about 2:30 Hours. Departure at 3 P.M. from the American Express office San Moisè (San Marco). Every day from March 31 to October 31.
