Venezia Classica

Venice Grand Canal Cruise & Walking Tour

Book now and discover Venice from its most exclusive perspective — by water and on foot.

Why choose this experience?

• ✔ Private water taxi directly from your hotel
• ✔ Scenic cruise along the Grand Canal
• ✔ Expert local guide in English
• ✔ Perfect balance of iconic highlights & hidden gems
• ✔ Stress-free and perfectly timed itinerary

Your day begins with a private water taxi departure at 8:00 AM directly from your hotel. Please be ready at your hotel dock 10 minutes before departure.

Step aboard and enjoy a scenic cruise of approximately 30 minutes along the breathtaking Grand Canal, Venice’s most iconic waterway, lined with magnificent palaces that tell the story of centuries of wealth and power.

You will arrive in St. Mark’s Square at the Todaro area, right in the heart of the city.

Walking Tour (English)

Start time: 9:00 AM
Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Meet your professional local guide at Calle Larga dell’Ascension, near the post office (look for the TURIVE Assistant next to the post office).

The tour begins with a historical introduction to St. Mark’s Square and its extraordinary landmarks, including the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and the iconic Doge’s Palace (external visits only).

Leaving the square, explore the authentic side of Venice as you walk through the charming Castello district. Wander through narrow alleys (“calli”), cross picturesque bridges, and discover hidden squares (“campi”) rich in history and local life.

Highlights of the tour include:

• Campo Santa Maria Formosa
• Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, burial place of the Doges
• The area of the former residence of Marco Polo
• Teatro Malibran

Throughout the experience, your guide will share fascinating stories, historical insights, and anecdotes about Venice’s past and present.

The tour ends back in St. Mark’s Square, passing through the Mercerie, the lively shopping street connecting Rialto and San Marco.

Return at your leisure.

Essential Information

• Departure: 8:00 AM (be ready 10 minutes before at your hotel dock)
• Walking Tour Start: 9:00 AM – ( Please be there 15 min before the departure time )
• Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
• Language: English
• End: St. Mark’s Square

What’s Included

• Water taxi transfer from hotel (departure at 8:00 AM)
• Grand Canal mini cruise
• Guided walking tour in English (start at 9:00 AM)

Not Included

• Entrance tickets to monuments (external visits only)
• Return transfer