--- title: Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 95 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 546 duration_minutes: 105 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Prosecco at sunset? rank_in_category: 3 of 8 (Boat Tours & Grand Canal) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-sunset-by-typical-venetian-boat-with-prosecco/ --- # Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco **Guidekin's take:** A sunset cruise aboard a restored wooden bragozzo through the St Mark's basin, with prosecco poured throughout and soft drinks on request; shared departures run through the afternoon and a private charter is available. The boat has no restroom and makes no stops, and winter bookings are capped at small parties. 4.83 from 546 reviews for 1h 45m. **Prosecco at sunset?:** A wooden bragozzo through the St Mark's basin at sunset, prosecco poured throughout; shared seat at €95 per person or a private boat. 4.83, 546 reviews. Trade-off: No restroom, no stops; tips extra. (last checked September 22, 2026) ## Overview Discover Venice from the water on the lagoon's original sunset cruise, operating for over 20 years. Avoid generic modern motorboats and step aboard "El Sultan," a historically restored wooden Venetian Bragozzo. What sets this journey apart is our exclusive route through the spectacular Bacino di San Marco, widely considered one of the most beautiful views in the world. Watching the sunset transform the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Campanile into a golden masterpiece from the water is unforgettable. As the pioneers who created this tour, we know exactly how to catch the absolute best light of the day. Led by born-and-raised local captains, this intimate cruise is limited to just 11 guests to ensure a romantic atmosphere. As the sun dips below the horizon, you will enjoy a relaxed toast with chilled, high-quality Prosecco flowing throughout the cruise. Choose the authentic tradition that travelers celebrate as an experience that surpasses a gondola. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Arrive 10 mins before at ACTV stop… - 7 start times: between 15:00 and 20:00 - Food included: Complimentary soft drinks (on request) - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €95 per person - Duration: 1h 45m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 546 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Il Bragozzo di Serantoni Tommaso ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Shared tour 6 pm | €95 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | 6pm Departure: Tour departs at 6pm | | Shared tour 5pm | €95 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | 5pm Departure: Tour departs at 5pm | | Shared Tour 4 pm | €95 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | 4pm Departure: Tour departs at 4pm | | Shared tour 3.30 pm | €95 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | - | | Shared tour 3 pm | €95 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | - | | Private 1.5 Hour Sunset tour | €200 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | Private tour: Just you and your party will be on board Private tour Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Complimentary prosecco Around Venice and its islands Traditional Venetian Boat | | Private 1.5-Hour Sunset tour | €200 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | 1.5 hour sunset private tour Private Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Complimentary prosecco Around Venice and its islands Traditional Venetian boat | | Private 1.5-Hour Sunset tour | €200 / person | Spanish, English, Italian | Private tour: Just you and your party will be on board private tour Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Complimetary prosecco Around Venice and its islands Traditional Venetian boat | ## What's included - Shared boat rental, fractional charter (per seat) of a traditional Venetian boat - Complimentary soft drinks (on request) - Complimetary Prosecco - The Prosecco is available throughout the duration of the charter - You can choose the private option departing right after the arrival of the shared tour. - Professional skipper ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Abbazia di San Giorgio Maggiore** (pass by, no stop) - 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,... 3. **San Lazzaro degli Armeni** (pass by, no stop) - è a small island in the Venice lagoon, located near the west coast of the Venice Lido and completely occupied by a monastery, the mother house of the Mekhitarist Order. The island is one of the world's first centers of Armenian culture. 4. **Piazza San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - St. Mark's Square, is one of the most important monumental squares in the world, renowned all over the planet for its beauty and architectural integrity. It is also known as “The Drawing Room of Europe” or “The Piazza.” It is the only urban space in Venice that properly takes... 5. **Lido di Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - The Lido of Venice is a thin island stretching about 12 km between the Venetian lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, bounded by the ports of San Nicolò and Malamocco and connected to the city and the mainland only by scheduled waterbuses and motor rafts for transporting vehicles.... 6. **Isola delle Vignole** (pass by, no stop) - Le Vignole is a small island in the Venice Lagoon inhabited by only 54 people. It is known as one of Venice's vegetable gardens. Here Venetians go to spend happy days of rest by boat. It is most famous for the prodizione of artichokes called “castraure” that can be eaten raw! 7. **Arsenale di Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - The Venice Arsenal is an ancient complex of shipyards and workshops that makes up a very large part of the island city of Venice at its eastern end. It was the heart of the Venetian shipbuilding industry from the 12th century onward and is linked to the most prosperous period... 8. **Laguna di Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - The Venice Lagoon is the largest lagoon in the Mediterranean Sea A place of rare beauty, it offers unique sensations and atmospheres in every season. The entire territory was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987. The Venice lagoon cannot be told, it can only be... 9. **Basilica di San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - There is not much to say. it is simply one of the most beautiful views in the world that you will enjoy aboard our bragozzo “El Sultan” while sipping an excellent prosecco. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Arrive 10 mins before at ACTV stop "OSPEDALE" (Fondamente Nove)—just a 10-min walk from San Marco & Rialto! No flags needed: your skipper waits on the pier next to our unmistakable historic wooden Venetian boat, "Bragozzo El Sultan" (or "Mora"). Your boat is your landmark! ## Good to know - 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 - l'imbarcazione è messa a disposizione del cliente per la durata del contratto con formula noleggio a posto barca (frazionato). Gli itinerari proposti sul sito hanno carattere puramente esemplificativo e non vincolante. L'orario di partenza, la durata e le tappe effettive sono 100% flessibili e vengono concordati tra le parti al momento della prenotazione, in base alle richieste del cliente e alla fattibilità tecnica/meteo. Eventuali richieste particolari devono essere comunicate con anticipo per permettere l'organizzazione tecnica del servizio. - the boat is placed at the client's disposal for the duration of the agreement and it is chartered under a 'Fractional Charter' (per seat) agreement. The itineraries displayed on this website are purely illustrative and non-binding. Departure times, duration, and specific stops are 100% flexible and can be determined by the client at the moment of the booking. We encourage guests to share their preferences at the time of booking. 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