Top Venice On the Water

Escape the crowds and admire the sights from a unique point of view with this stand up paddleboarding (SUP) experience through the canals of Venice. Take in historic palaces and churches lining the canals in the Cannaregio and Castello districts, learning about their history from your guide as you silently paddle through the placid waterways. See hidden corners of Venice accessible only by water via an environmentally friendly paddleboard.

Kayak through the historic canals of Venice on this eco-adventure tour. Following your expert kayaking guide, paddle through the canals that are known as the arteries of Venice. Learn about the history and culture of the Italian city through your guides' commentary while getting a unique aquatic perspective. Participants of all levels are welcome; no kayaking experience is necessary. Instruction and use of all equipment is included.

Thousands of tourists visit Venice and its islands every day. We will go where mass tourism has not yet managed to arrive, if you are looking for a slow tourism this tour is the one for you. You can enjoy the silence where nothing or no one passes. A tour inside the heart of the lagoon to discover its origins.

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

Our tour is designed and created directly by us, gondoliers, we know this city like our own pockets and we want to offer the opportunity to show the most hidden and exclusive corners that only on board a gondola can be admired. We care about our city and our canals, we want to share it with all of you. Passengers on board from St. Mark's Area will enjoy the wonders of the small canals within the city, being lulled by the harmony of the water and the stunning view of this city-museum. Symbol of elegance, tradition and discovery, the gondola will alow to admire majestic architectural masterpieces overlooking the water and beautiful views, from an unprecedented view. Enjoy a shared gondola ride for up to 6 people. Are you ready to let yourself be lulled by the rocking of the water and immerse yourself in the magic of Venice? PLEASE BE AT THE MEETING POINT 20 MINUTES EARLIER

Discover Venice’s hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city’s secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city’s history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.

Experience the beauty of Venice by boat on this Grand Canal tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic waterway. Then journey into some of the minor canals on this luxury motorboat. Bring the magic of these liquid streets to life on a tour that’s ideal for lovers, photographers, and travelers!

Our tour is a unique way to see the local Venice away from all the crowds. We explore areas that provide both a historical and modern perspective about Venice. Every Venice Kayak tour starts from our base on the beautiful island of Certosa. Where your guide will brief you on the route and safety procedures. Then, guests will be led to the gear where we have sun hats, water shoes, dry bags, life vests, gloves and wet suits to help make your kayaking more comfortable. Once we are suited up you will be led to the kayaks where your professionally certified guide will give you a few lessons on kayaking properly through Venice. Once the guide sees you are set, it is time to go inside Venice to explore some truly hidden places. Throughout the tour your guide will take pictures so that you can remember the experience forever.

We will meet on fondamenta Sant'Anna, at the end of via Garibaldi, in the heart of Castello neighborhood. We will navigate through the canals along the Arsenale walls telling you its amazing history and see the shipyards and towers from the water (25 min), as shipmen have done since 1104 AD. Seeing St. Peter's church, we will enter the Arsenale basin where you will have the chance to try rowing (35 min) and will come back to the meeting point.

Jump on board one of our handcrafted Venetian boats equipped with a silent state of the art electric engine. You will be greeted by our helpful team who will teach how to navigate like a PRO! On every boat, you will have a JBL Bluetooth Speaker, Cups, Towels, Bag, Cozy Cushions, Bottle of Water, Suncover and GPS. Head for one of the the main entrances, where the water of the Lagoon and the open sea meets, while you pass from Certosa to Sant’Erasmo Navigate through numerous small islands leaving Isola del Lazzaretto Nuovo on your left following all the length of Sant’Erasmo From far you can already see the famous colored houses of Burano and the ancient tower of Torcello’s Basilica, the oldest church in the Lagoon. Book now and come see Venice the way we see Venice, all on our Classic Boats.

Sail through the romantic canals of Venice with this private gondola tour. See the city and its top landmarks from the water as a professional gondolier rows along the Grand Canal and minor canals. Experience this historic Venetian way of transportation while the gondola passes under bridges and alongside historic palazzos.

Treat a loved one to the ultimate Venice experience with a private, 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller side canals. Pass elegant Venetian palaces, colorful facades, and some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. This private gondola tour is perfect for capturing photos of your time in Venice, and both morning and evening departures are available.

We are a sports association that deals with the recovery and maintenance of ancient traditional boats. We love to share our knowledge and passions with all travelers by introducing them to our laboratory / museum and the magnificent canals of Venice by learning the art of rowing accompanied by one of our prepared instructors born and raised in Venice

Enjoy a quintessentially Venetian experience with this 30-minute private gondola ride for up to 6 people. Travel through Venice's picturesque canals for great photo opportunities of palaces and a view of the city you can't get any other way.

The UNESCO-listed Venice Lagoon is home to over a hundred islands and this half-day visits two of the most popular—Murano and Burano. Enjoy magnificent views of Venice as you cruise out across the lagoon, visit Murano Island to discover its ancient tradition of glass-blowing, and admire Burano’s brightly colored waterfront on a walking tour.

During this distinctive Venice excursion, you won’t just go for a ride on one of the city’s classic gondolas—you’ll learn how to row one yourself. Meet your guide (a trained gondolier) in the morning or afternoon, and learn the secrets of the traditional, Venetian rowing style under their watchful tutelage. Once you’re confident in your abilities, pilot your gondola down Venice’s canals or on the Venetian Lagoon.

This discovery tour by kayak will take you to key historic zones in the Venetian Lagoon: paddle around the lagoon islands of Sant'Erasmo and Vignole, known as the "vegetable gardens" of Venice; discover the Sant'Andrea fort built to protect Venice from its enemies; learn where the word "quarantine" was born on the island of Lazzaretto nuovo; relax on the secret hidden natural spot of the island of Certosa and enjoy the skyline of Venice from a privileged perspective.

Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It’s a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!

Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka ‘La Malcontenta.’ You’ll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.

Visit two of the well-known islands in the Venice lagoon and dine on a splendid seafood lunch during this half-day boat tour of Murano and Burano. Explore the islands famous for glass and lace, respectively, traveling by boat through the lagoon. Savor local seafood during lunch in a traditional osteria in Burano.

Experience the two most quintessential things in Venice with a gondola ride and a tour of St. Mark's Basilica. See the sights of the canal city from the water during a 35-minute gondola cruise, followed by a guided tour of the Byzantine jewel of St. Mark's.

The wonders of Venice are best explored on the water, and adventurous travelers can be free to navigate the sites and sounds of Venetian life from their own kayak on this hour and a half private tour led by a local guide. You’ll travel past major sites like the Rialto Bridge, Marco Polo’s house, and the Grand Canal, and lesser-known neighborhoods that are only accessible to small boats or kayaks. You’ll see the happenings of daily life, and come away with a new perspective of Venice.

Reserve a classic Venetian experience with a private gondola ride through Venice’s romantic canals. Enjoy a beautifully crafted boat and professional gondolier just for your party as you glide down the Grand Canal and smaller waterways, passing historic palaces and landmarks like Mozart’s home and the Rialto Bridge. Book ahead to guarantee a private ride for you group and avoid the hassle of negotiating a price on the spot.