Private Venice Lagoon Tour: Sunset Aperitif on a Traditional Boat

Experience Venice like a local on a private sunset tour of the lagoon. Cruise on a traditional boat, admire iconic landmarks, and enjoy a sunset aperitif.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arsenale di Venezia - The Arsenal, a symbol of the Serenissima’s rich history. As the core of Venetian shipbuilding, it was renowned for its impressive assembly line ships. Enclosed by 3 km of walls, it is recognized as one of Europe’s earliest industrial complexes.
  • Isola del Lazzaretto Nuovo - Observe the Island of the New Lazaret….
What's Included
  • A bottle of prosecco for every two people and snacks
  • Non-alcoholic aperitif available upon request
  • Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Venice is among the most frequented cities in Italy. However, many tourists are unaware of the city’s natural wonders, particularly those associated with its lagoon, in addition to its historical and artistic treasures. By boarding a wooden boat with a small motor, guided by a local, visitors can explore the lagoon and its otherwise inaccessible…

Location
Fondamente Nove
You find me moored near the pizzeria DA Alvise there is a small wooden pier, I will be there waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W6385imsarab
Aug 23, 2025
Beautiful and unique way to see Venice with a wonderful tour guide! - Venice is a place of water and boats, but we would not have seen the perimeter of Venice or learned about some of the neighboring islands the way we did if we hadn't been on this tour. Our guide was wonderful. He proactively asked if we would like to switch the day of our tour due to the possibility of bad weather which ended up being a great suggestion. He was very knowledgable and kindly answered all of our questions about Venice. He provided a delicious bottle of prosecco and some homemade caprese skewers, and he even went out of his way to drop us back off right at our hotel at the end of the tour instead of taking us back to the original drop off spot since it was way across town from our hotel. Would very much recommend this tour!
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Experience823977
Aug 14, 2025
A fairy tale. - After so many years of visiting Venice and after visiting the lagoon far and wide by other means, with my wife we thought of living a new experience and so we booked this cruise with Pierangelo. Never has a choice been better than this. It was such a pleasant experience that we recommend it to anyone, whether they are in Venice for the first time, or even to those who know it well. Pierangelo is a very pleasant and welcoming person, great connoisseur of his lagoon and its Venice. Sailing gently in the lagoon with its beautiful and comfortable boat is a real pleasure. Admiring Venice and its islands and its nature from the boat will make you experience unique sensations that you will never forget (especially at sunset). It is an adventure that we will repeat the next time we are guests of these unique places. Thank you Pierangelo. See you soon. Luciano and Laura.
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Matty_a
Aug 1, 2025
Stunning, a must do on your trip! - Absolutely 10/10 experience! Went with my partner and we had the best evening, such a friendly and warming host. We missed our flight due to airport delays and he was so accommodating changing to a new date. It was so nice to see different locations from the water and places you wouldn’t normally see, compared to the hustle and bustle of the city and the classic tourist spots. The water was so warm so bring your swimming costumes as you can jump in would definitely book again when in Venice and this is a must do on your trip to Venice!!!! Amazing time.
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Andrew_c
Jul 28, 2025
Beautiful evening (Bella serrata) - We had a lovely time. Pierangelo, a Venice local, was generous with his knowledge of the city, his kindness, and his prosecco and delicious homemade snacks. On this tour, you learn, you smile, and you appreciate the natural beauty of this truly unique place. Book it!
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Walt_g
Jul 18, 2025
Sunset small boat tour is a must do! - This tour was the highlight of our trip up Venice. Pier was our tour guide. He has been a resident his entire life and owns a small boat. He took us to places that most tourists do not get to experience and explained the history and background of each location. He also provided a bottle of prosecco and caprese appetizers. The tour started at 6:15 and lasted until approximately 8:30. We were able to experience an incredible sunset and have our pictures taken. Pier also suggested a great local restaurant not far from where he picked us up and dropped us off at. We highly recommend doing this tour if you want an authentic experience in Venice. Thanks Walt
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Laura_b
Jul 11, 2025
This was by far the best... - This was by far the best part of our trip! Pierangelo was a wonderful tour guide. He took us on a tour of the less busy islands. He had some delicious tomato and mozzarella appetizers for us, and stopped and got us some pizza while on our tour. He was kind, conversational, and knowledgeable about the area. Would highly recommend!
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Aaron_j
Jul 5, 2025
Amazing! - Pierangelo was super friendly and told us so many interesting things that we never knew about Venice’s history and culture. It was such a great experience—beautiful, fun, personal, and something we’d 100% do again!
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Larrywseast
May 8, 2025
Sunset - Though the boat was smaller than expected and there was an overcast, we enjoyed the excursion and he took us to our motel drop off so we didn’t have to take the water bus
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Jolene_f
May 2, 2025
Pierangelo was amazing.... - Pierangelo was amazing. He gave us the option of doing a standard tour through the canals or go off the beaten path and discover a whole other side of Venice. We opted for the later and found ourselves learning more about the islands that surround the main island(s) of Venice, the natural beauty at sunset was amazing. Pierangelo gave us insight into the life of Venetian and the history of how Venice formed.
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569emilioa
Oct 31, 2024
Of those different and unforgettable moments on a trip - Excellent option if you want one to insulate for a couple of hours from the tourist maelstrom. Pierangelo, authentic Venetian and endearing person. Your sharing your knowledge of authentic Venice and the affection for its roots made us have an unforgettable time on our vacation.
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