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4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat

5.0(7 reviews)Venice, ItalyOperated by Il Bragozzo di Serantoni Tommaso
  • Duration4 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Italian

About this activity

Take a break from the crowded streets of Venice. Embark on a beautiful typical Venetian boat: the bragozzo. A boat of origins older than the gondola, a piece of the city's history. Colal its flat bottom can sail in every area of the lagoon off the tourist routes. The navigation is very comfortable, there is a parasol tent. In addition, the staff on board will tell you stories and anecdotes of Venice, its islands and its lagoon while sailing. the boat is placed at the complete and exclusive disposal of the customer for the duration of the contract. The tours and itineraries offered on the site are non-binding and illustrative. The Departure Time, Duration and Actual Stages are 100% Flexible and agreed between the Parties at the Time of Reservation, based on Customer Requests and Feasibility. Any special requests must be communicated in advance to allow the technical organization of the service

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What to expect

4 hours7 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Burano

    Burano, Italy

    1 hour

    You can visit the beautiful island of Burano, see its colorful houses, taste the island's typical biscuits and the delicious bussolai, see its leaning bell tower and visit one of the many lace shops.

  2. Murano

    Murano, Italy

    1 hour

    You can visit the island famous for glass production and see the magnificent mosaics of the San Donato cathedral. If you want you can visit an artistic glass furnace for free where you can freely access and see the master glassmakers at work.

  3. San Francesco del Deserto

    Isola di San Francesco, Venice, Italy

    Pass by

    We will pass next to the beautiful island of San Francesco del Deserto where the Franciscan monastery from the 1200s stands. An enchanted place out of time where, on request, you can stop (open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 11am and from 3pm to 5pm)

  4. Isola del Lazzaretto Nuovo

    Lazzaretto Nuovo, Sant'Erasmo, Venice, 30141, Italy

    Pass by

    Island where the hospital stood where the Venetians left their ships and crews in quarantine during times of plague. Quarantine was invented here, the famous "Plague Doctors" operated here

  5. Isola di Sant'Erasmo

    Venice, 30141, Italy

    Pass by

    Island known as the vegetable garden of Venice where the famous artichokes are produced. Place of peace and green oasis a stone's throw from Venice

  6. Isola Torcello

    Torcello, 30142, Italy

    Pass by

    Island that was the first settlement within the Venice Lagoon. Of very ancient origins, it houses the marvelous Cathedral of the Assumption, famous throughout the world for its Byzantine mosaics. On this island Ernest Hamingway wrote "Across the river and among the trees" alternating writing and hunting among the salt marshes. Island can be visited on request.

  7. Laguna di Venezia

    Venice, Italy

    2 hours

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Venice lagoon is a unique and exciting place. Thanks to our flat-bottomed boat we can also explore it where the seabed is shallower, passing through the salt marshes, the humid lands where Venice was built, offering a real journey back in time

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Outside the ACTV "OSPEDALE" stop in front of the entrance to the Civil Hospital of Venice which overlooks the Fondamente Nove in front of the lagoon you will find the "EL Sultan" boat waiting for you. It is the boat in the photo, entirely made of black and yellow wood.

End / drop-off

Outside the ACTV "OSPEDALE" stop in front of the entrance to the Civil Hospital of Venice which overlooks the Fondamente Nove in front of the lagoon you will find the "EL Sultan" boat waiting for you. It is the boat in the photo, entirely made of black and yellow wood.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance to a Murano glass factory to see glass production and exhibition rooms.

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Lunch

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 11 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Adult (0–99)

Additional information

  • the boat is placed at the complete and exclusive disposal of the customer for the duration of the contract. The tours and itineraries offered on the site are purely illustrative and non-binding. The departure time, duration and actual stages are 100% flexible and are agreed between the parties at the time of Reservation or on board, based on customer requests and technical/weather feasibility. Any special requests must be communicated in advance to allow the technical organization of the service

Languages

Guide
English, Italian

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 10 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Instant then manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
6627P2

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 57 reviews
  • 57

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (7).

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