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Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

4.7 · 356 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 92% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by AQA VENICE Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A silent electric boat through the narrow inner canals that gondolas share and motorboats avoid, with open seating and a relaxed pace.

Only bottled water is included and the route depends on tides, so treat it as a ride rather than a guided tour. 4.72 from 356 reviews for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #15 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €80 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water

    Children from €50 (ages 2 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.7
    356 ratings
    Viator 226 · Tripadvisor 130

    92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 328 of 356

    Star breakdown of all 356 ratings

    5 stars
    315 · 88%
    4 stars
    13 · 4%
    3 stars
    11 · 3%
    2 stars
    5 · 1%
    1 star
    12 · 3%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers value the quiet boat and access to back canals; some find the commentary too sparse

    Praised

    • Quiet, comfortable electric boat for a relaxed canal ride
    • Exploring back canals and residential areas away from the crowds
    • Seeing more of Venice than reviewers felt a gondola ride offered
    • Friendly guides sharing local history and answering questions

    Complaints

    • Some praise detailed commentary, while others report little history or context
    • Pickup location can be hard to identify without a sign or storefront
    • Difficulty getting into and out of the boat
    • Late cancellations leave travellers waiting or making a wasted trip

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 July 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Meeting at Fondamenta Ognissanti 1360. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    AQA VENICE; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Cruising through the Venice's canals you will enjoy its unique atmosphere comfortably on board of a full electric boat. An extraordinary experience that will allow you to relax and immerse into the Venice most hidden canals. The silent boat, sophisticated yet comfortable equipped with a full open space will let you live the true venetian experience designed to last in your memories.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Children from €50 ages 2 to 10

    The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

    Cancellation policy

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

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Walking Tours

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #15 of 22€801h 30m4.72 (356)shared
    Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice€793h4.95 (325)private
    Tour of The Real Hidden Venice€392h4.86 (2299)private
    Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans€832h4.93 (178)shared

    Ranked #15 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €450, median €90; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Walking Tours

    From €80 per adult