Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco
Overview
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1 hour 45 minutes
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See the ‘City of Love’ at its most charming on this 2-hour sunset cruise in Venice. Climb aboard a traditional Venetian boat, and then, with an expert skipper-guide, glide across the Venetian Lagoon. Cruise through St Mark's Basin and alongside the Venetian Lido, passing some of the area’s idyllic islands. Then, unwind with half a bottle of Prosecco and watch the sky morph into beautiful shades of red, orange and pink. Numbers are limited to 11 people per boat, ensuring a more intimate, small-group experience.
Additional Info
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
Soft drinks are available on request. Please specify by the time of booking
Please note: from December to February, there is a maximum of 4 passenger per booking
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
The boat has no restroom and no possibility to stop during the tour. Use the restroom before departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by Venetian boat (Sampierotta or Bragozzo, depending on the group size)
Soft drinks (on request)
Half a bottle of Prosecco per person
Professional driver-guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
What To Expect
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Santa Maria della Salute (or Salute Church or simply La Salute) is a basilica in Venice erected in the area of Punta della Dogana, from where it stands out in the panorama of St. Mark's Basin and the Grand Canal. Designed by Baldassare Longhena with attention to Palladio's models, it is one of the best expressions of Venetian Baroque architecture. Its construction represents an ex voto to the Madonna by Venetians for deliverance from the Plague that decimated the population between 1630 and 1631. The cult became so deeply rooted in Venice that the Virgin Mary was added to the list of patron saints of the city of Venice.
Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore
The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore is a small island, located opposite St. Mark's Square in Venice. Separated from the island of Giudecca by the small canale della Grazia, it is also washed by the Giudecca Canal, the San Marco Basin, the San Marco Canal, and, to the south, the lagoon; it is part of the sestiere of San Marco.
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Tour departs at 4pm
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Tour departs at 6pm
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Tour departs at 5pm
Reviews
489 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful way to see parts of Venice from the water and hear the history behind the sights
Victoria E,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Leonardo was a wonderful host, excellent driver and did a great job providing an overview of our sights. He made sure everyone felt safe and had beverages during our trip.
Not as advertised
Daniel D,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
2.00The pros were essentially unlimited champagne and knowledge / personability of the guide. The cons were the boat was small and somewhat uncomfortable. We sailed in big water between the islands and not through the grand canal. The cruise ended 20 minutes early which was 1/6 of the time. When it ended, it was still daylight and not sunset, not even on the right side of venice to see the sun - blocked by buildings. I would have expected a bigger boat, maybe with tables for the champagne glasses. And certainly a view of the sunset on a "sunset" cruise. Much too expensive for what we got.
Take this tour! It’s lovely! Fun for all adults.
Ashley M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00This cruise was perfect! Tomasso was a fantastic guide; fun, knowledgeable and funny. The trip time was perfect (not too long not too short). The group size was great (8 people), and the prosecco was delicious and cold! Highly recommend.
Venice Cruise
Ashton M,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00So we were left to the whims of Mother Nature when we took this sunset cruise in Venice. It was raining all morning but finally stopped about an hour before the cruise. However, even with the cloudy skies, it was a really nice experience. We had a small group onboard, consisting of me and my husband and 2 other guests. Plenty of champagne to go around! Our skipper, Tommaso, was fantastic. He apologized for the weather, even though there was nothing he could do about it, but made our overcast voyage very enjoyable! He was humorous and very knowledgeable about the city and surrounding islands. He was also quite easy to understand. He ensured glasses remained full and presented the islands history in a memorable way. He also answered all the questions presented to him. At the end of the day we unfortunately did not see a Venice sunset on the water, but we all had a positive and enjoyable time! Oh, and they were very observant and courteous of time. We were running slightly behind schedule and the skipper reached out via email to alert us and try to contact us about same! He definitely didn’t want to leave anyone behind. Would definitely recommend for others!
Very fun time
Angelica J,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Learned a lot about Venice and its neighboring islands, definitely made me curious to explore more than what I had planned! Leonardo was a great tour guide and made the experience fun and enjoyable.
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