Venice Semi-Private Sunset Boat Tour with Prosecco
Board a premium, open-air boat and cruise the Venetian Lagoon at golden hour
There’s a different Venice after sunset: one of quieter waterways, illuminated palaces, and moments that feel almost private. This semi-private cruise, aboard a premium boat built for a small group, is made for exactly that. You'll drift past the softly lit Doge's Palace, then curve into the still canal threading through the Biennale Gardens. From there, it's on to a long, open cruise across the lagoon toward Murano and San Michele. This is Venice at its most elegant.
What You Get With This Tour
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Chase Venice's best sunset
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Cruise on the Venetian Lagoon
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Complimentary Prosecco onboard
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Enjoy cicchetti on the hidden island of La Certosa
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Premium open-air boat
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Semi-private experience
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Guide tips
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at the Vittorio Emanuele Monument
Look for your guide holding a sign near the Monument as your semi-private group gathers. Settle into the premium open-air boat before the engines start and Venice's rooftops catch the evening light. -
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Admire Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace from the water
Take in the pink-and-white facade of the Doge's Palace and the bell tower rising over Piazza San Marco. Seeing Venice's political heart from the water reveals angles most visitors on foot never catch. -
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Enter the hidden canal through the Biennale Gardens
Slip into a narrow, tree-lined waterway most gondolas never reach. Then, pass by the small island of San Giorgio Maggiore to admire its Renaissance church and striking bell tower. -
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Escape to a quiet squero where gondolas are still built by hand
Drift alongside a working squero, one of the last traditional boatyards in Venice still crafting gondolas by hand. You’ll also spot a Cold War-era submarine tucked inside the historic Arsenale, a striking reminder of Venice’s long naval history. -
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Pass the Arsenale's back entrance and the Building Bridges installation
Spot the fortified walls of the Arsenale, once the heart of Venice's naval power, and the striking Building Bridges art installation. The MOSE flood barriers rise just beyond, guarding the city from high tides. -
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Pause for an aperitivo on the hidden island of La Certosa
Step onto the quiet island of La Certosa for a relaxed aperitivo with cicchetti and a drink, either Prosecco or a Spritz depending on availability. You'll also have a chance to use the restroom before continuing your cruise. -
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Speed across the open lagoon toward Murano and San Michele
Feel the boat pick up pace as Venice fades behind and the lagoon opens wide. Murano's canals and historic glassmaking workshops, along with the cypress-lined walls of San Michele cemetery, drift into view across the water. -
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Drift through the quiet canals of Murano
Cruise into Murano as the island settles into the evening. Its quieter canals and glassmakers' workshops take on a peaceful rhythm, offering a more local side of Venice away from the main tourist routes. -
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Cruise down the Giudecca Canal to Chiesa della Salute
Pass the waterfront palaces and churches of Dorsoduro, with the domes of Chiesa della Salute rising ahead. Across the canal, Venice's historic waterfront stretches from the Zattere to the Doge's Palace. -
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Take your final photos before returning to the meeting point
Capture one last view of Bacino San Marco from the Chiesa della Salute area, with the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Campanile, and waterfront glowing across the lagoon, before cruising back to the meeting point to say farewell.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: This boat tour isn't wheelchair accessible, since boarding means stepping down from the dock into the boat. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your mobility
Alcohol consumption: This tour includes complimentary Prosecco onboard, plus a drink at the La Certosa aperitivo, either Prosecco or a Spritz depending on availability. Guests must be 18 or older, Italy's legal drinking age, to partake.
Weather advisory: If weather conditions make the cruise unsafe, your tour may be rescheduled or adjusted; we'll notify you as soon as possible
Check-in: Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Complimentary prosecco onboard
Premium open-air boat
Cruise along the Venetian lagoon
Pause at the hidden island of La Certosa for an aperitivo with cicchetti and a drink
Passage through the Biennale Gardens' hidden canal
What to bring:
Camera
Light jacket
Comfortable shoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, this cruise welcomes guests of all ages. Since it runs in the evening and includes Prosecco service, it tends to suit older kids and adults best.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This boat tour isn't wheelchair accessible, since boarding means stepping down from the dock into the boat. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about your mobility.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
If weather makes the cruise unsafe, your tour may be rescheduled or adjusted. We'll reach out as soon as possible to sort out the details.
Is alcohol included, and is there an age requirement?
Yes, complimentary Prosecco is served throughout the cruise. You’ll also stop at La Certosa for a dedicated aperitivo with cicchetti and a drink, either Prosecco or a Spritz depending on availability. Guests must be 18 or older, Italy’s legal drinking age, to partake.
