GLIDING DOWN THE CANALS
GLIDING DOWN THE CANALS
The unique setting of the Grand Canal, Venice’s main waterway, inspired famous painters like Canaletto, Turner, and Monet, and the great writers Théophile Gautier, Henry James, and Ernst Hemingway to name a few.
You can experience the same feelings and enthusiasm by taking a private boat ride at sunset. Here you may enjoy the numerous architectural styles, motifs, colors, and the vibrating reflections on the water.
Navigation along the Venetian canals is by nature slow-paced, allowing your guide the opportunity to show the most attractive buildings and sanctuaries, like the Salute Church, Ca’ Dario, Ca’ Rezzonico, Ca’ Foscari, Rialto Bridge, Ca’ d’ Oro, Ca’ Pesaro, and the modern Calatrava Bridge.
You will enjoy the comforts of a private water-taxi while learning more about the development of Venetian architecture in private homes through the centuries.
You’ll also identify the many celebrities, both local and foreign, that lived in these fancy houses (house = ca’ in local dialect), and the way people continue to live in these unique landmarks. Exploring the waterways of Venice is undoubtedly a must for any traveler.
Yet another treat is sharing the relaxed atmosphere and slow pace of Venice with its locals.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rialto Bridge
- Salute Church
- Navigating on Grand Canal by private water-taxi
- Wine and fingerfood in a local bar
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THIS TOUR
GLIDING DOWN THE CANALS
The Grand Canal is the most beautiful waterway in Venice. About two and a half miles long, with an average depth of 18 feet, it meanders through the city starting from St Mark’s Square and ending in Piazzale Roma.
It is lined on both sides mainly by private palaces, ranging from the 13th through the 19th century.
Throughout history, residence on the Grand Canal was essential for any powerful Venetian family, whether for practical reasons (direct access to the main waterway for seafaring purposes) or simply as a status symbol.
Today the seawater canal is crossed by four bridges, but until the mid-19th century there had only been the Rialto bridge, where much of the city’s commercial life took place.
The wealthy élite living on the Grand Canal had their own gondolas and gondoliers.
DRESS CODE AND ADVICE
- No dress code required
COST
- This tour lasts two hours and costs 360 euros up to six people (not per person), only private parties.
- For larger parties send us an email.
- Transportation: Included (one hour private watertaxi)
- Wine and fingerfood NOT included
- Not recommended if you don’t like wine or when it’s too hot, in July and August! Gelato better…
