---
title: "Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Venice
country: Italy
price: 80
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.72
reviews: 356
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Inner canals, silent boat
rank_in_category: 15 of 22 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-04
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-the-hidden-canals-on-an-electric-boat/
---

# Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meeting at Fondamenta Ognissanti 1360.
- 5 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €50: ages 2 to 10

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €80 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 356 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: AQA VENICE
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.72 from 356 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 328 of 356.

- 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 (2025-07-20 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Bottled water

## Itinerary

1. **City of Venice** (pass by, no stop) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

Meeting at Fondamenta Ognissanti 1360.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJScXzF8yxfkcRwkaopR5N3pY

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 22** | €80 | 1h 30m | 4.72 (356) | shared |
| [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private |
| [Tour of The Real Hidden Venice](/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 4.86 (2299) | private |
| [Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans](/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md) | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (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.

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