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Hidden Canals - Private Venice Boat Tour
Uncover the real Venice as you explore secret gardens, local neighborhoods, and sail the Grand Canal
What's included
Peer behind Venice’s closed doors
Expert English-speaking guide
Private luxury boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Secret garden tour
Grand Canal and local canal cruise
Private group experience
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at your hotel
Your tour begins with a luxury pick-up directly from your hotel's water landing or the nearest reachable pier. Meet your private guide and step aboard a polished boat to begin your journey through the historic lagoon city.
Cruise the majestic Grand Canal
Next, navigate the Grand Canal, the city's main artery, which served as the prestigious address for wealthy Venetian families for centuries. View the stunning façades of 170 palaces while learning about the architectural transition from the 13th to the 17th centuries.
Explore the winding hidden canals
Then, your captain turns off the busy main waterway into the narrow, quiet canals where Venetians have traveled by gondola for generations. You will see the historic homes of the explorer Marco Polo and the master painter Tintoretto while watching local life unfold.
Discover a Venetian secret garden
Next, step off the boat to visit a secluded garden, a rare green space hidden behind high brick walls. Venice is home to many secret gardens. These private oases offer a peaceful respite from the stone-heavy streets and provide a glimpse into tucked away pristine landscaping.
Walk through the Jewish Ghetto
Next, explore the Cannaregio district and the world's oldest Ghetto, established in 1516 on a walking tour. Your guide will explain the origins of the neighborhood and the word itself while you admire the beautiful facade of the Levantine Synagogue.
Your tour finishes at your hotel
Finally, your private boat returns you to your accommodation or another convenient pier in central Venice. You will leave with a better understanding of the city's waterways and the history of its most famous former residents.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
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Start times are in the product’s local time
Free cancellation up to 7 days in advance!
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any mobility concerns please contact us in advance.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Hotel: Please contact us with the name of your hotel after booking so we can coordinate your pick up and drop off.
Weather Advisory: Being an island and subject to problems related to high water, the boat tour cannot be guaranteed due to force majeure. We will be in touch if there are any weather concerns.
Dress code: During your walking tour you may enter churches, please come prepared with something to cover your shoulders and knees.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Private luxury boat tour of the Grand Canal and local canals
Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Venice
Guided walking tour of Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto
Visit at least one secret garden (not usually open to the public)
Private group experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle