Experience

Exclusive Venice: Private Hidden Islands Food & Boat Tour

4.96(26)Venice· Canals · quiet morningsEnglish

Venice wasn’t built for walking—it was built for sailing. This exclusive boat tour takes you beyond the postcard clichés to explore the Venetian archipelago as it was meant to be experienced: from the water, in small groups, with access to places that most visitors will never discover. Over four carefully curated hours, you’ll journey through islands that each tell a different chapter of Venice’s story. From witnessing firsthand the agricultural marvel of Sant’Erasmo (yes, Venice grows its own vegetables) to getting a glimpse of the island where Venice’s most famous are laid to rest, you’ll witness traditions that have survived centuries of change. This isn’t about collecting Instagram moments, though you’ll certainly have them. It’s about understanding Venice as a living, breathing archipelago where real people create extraordinary things, away from the crowds.

Languages
English

What's included

Local English-speaking guide
Taste vegetables grown in lagoon soil, artisanal pizza, a primi piatti and tiramisu!
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Sail past San Michele Cemetery, where Venice’s most illustrious rest on their own private island
Explore the Venetian lagoon by boat in a small group (max 5 guests), ensuring an intimate experience

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

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Private Food and Boat Tour
Sail to Sant'Erasmo's kitchen gardens and hidden lagoon islands for pizza, prosecco and tiramisù, just your group aboard. Duration: 4 hours

Where you'll be

from€370/person
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Where this sits in Venice

Venice is about 11 min by road from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Extraordinary and genuinely crowded, and the two are easy to reconcile: stay the night. The day trippers leave around six, and the city that is left — quiet canals, lit windows, footsteps — is the one worth coming for.

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