Top Experiences in Ca' d'Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia)

Take a romantic evening cruise along Venice's canals aboard a modern Venetian boat. This evening tour by comfortable boat takes you along Venice's famous Grand Canal, and allows you to explore further than a traditional Venice gondola allows. You can choose to speed along for one or two hours with your very own boat and personal guide.

Venice is a unique and loved city all over the world. There are two ways to discover it either with a private tour or in a group. This excursion offers the service of a private tour at the price of a group tour that will be kept small in size.We will discover not only the most popular and touristic places but the tour will immerse you in the true atmosphere of the city. There are many mysteries and specificities of Venice, many are often overlooked but deserve to be discovered.

Journey down the canal on this 1 hour small group tour in a motor-boat with multilingual hostess along the Grand Canal, “the most beautiful street in the world”. Slightly more than 3 km long and between 20 and 70 metres wide, the Grand Canal divides the city in two parts and carries the bulk of Venetian transportation, be it private boats, vaporetti (water buses), water taxis or the famous gondolas. Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book.

Speed through Venice by luxury motorboat to discover the sights of the Grand Canal and the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore. As a knowledgeable guide drives, relax on board and gaze out at sights of Rialto Bridge and Doge’s Palace alongside the churches and palaces of the Grand Canal. Then, cruise to the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to soak up views of Venice from the top of the bell tower. Numbers are limited to nine for personalized attention from a guide.

Visit the city of Venice and its islands... with Audiogiro audio guides!

The voice of an advanced digital guide will accompany you, with audio tracks checked by a historian to verify their reliability. Audio guides are available in Italian, English, French and Spanish.

You choose how much time to reserve for your visit: if you stay in the historic center, we recommend the 100 minute package; if you want to explore the islands, we recommend the 60 minute package.

You will always know where you are, thanks to the geolocation of our navigation map. Start the tour from wherever you want! If you prefer offline listening, remember to download the audio tracks first.

Within 24 hours you will receive a link from us to redeem the minutes for the audio-guided tour. After that, all you have to do is start exploring the map. No need to download external apps!

PAID ENTRANCE TO ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE AND THE BOAT ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Are you looking for the most unique tour ever?
Start the experience discovering the Grand Canal by boat, with its majestic palaces and treasures rich of history and legends.
You will get the most exclusive view of the city, immersed in a colorful paradise.
Directly by boat we will then arrive to Murano Island to meet and enjoy a fresh aperitif with a famous Master Glassblower, who will surprise you with an exclusive glassblowing show at his private studio. A unique opportunity to meet and talk with a real Murano Artist famous for his glass operas all over the world!

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere!
Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

Visit one of the most beautiful palazzi of the Canal Grande – the rightfully named “house of gold”, or Ca d'Oro. The ancient patrician 15th century residence is home to the art collection Baron Giorgio Franchetti, which he donated to the Italian state. The palazzo is decorated in the Venetian Gothic style and has been lovingly restored and preserved though the ages, guaranteeing a fascinating architectural experience. Admire paintings of the Venetian school including the famous San Sebastiano by Andrea Mantegna, works of the Tuscan and the Flemish schools, plus wonderful bronze and Renaissance statues. There is also an interesting collection of ceramics recovered from the Venetian lagoon.

Venice has no other transportation other than by water, not even bicycles. Walking through its narrow streets along the canals is the only way to get to know the city. Get a whole new experience that you can't get anywhere else on earth. Find the main sights in Venice's labyrinthine streets with the help of the self-guided tour app. A handy map will show you the route of your walk, and audio commentary will act as your personal tour guide. You're sure to see many photogenic nooks and crannies.

The tour includes 25 points and is designed for two hours of walking at a moderate pace. You’re free to pause the audio guide at any point to relax in a café or buy souvenirs. You can turn down any pretty alley and return to the route, skip something that isn’t interesting or listen to the recording again.