Friend in Venice – Arsenale & Luxury Water Taxi Experience
Overview
Discover a different side of Venice through the historic Arsenale, the heart of the Venetian Republic’s naval power and one of the most extraordinary shipbuilding centers in history.
This private experience combines a 2-hour walking tour through the authentic Castello district and Arsenale area with 1 hour aboard a luxury private water taxi.
During the walking experience, you will explore hidden corners, quiet canals and lesser-known areas while learning about Venice’s ancient boatbuilding traditions, skilled craftsmen and the shipyards that helped build one of the world’s greatest maritime powers.
The experience continues aboard a luxury private water taxi, offering a unique perspective of Venice from the water. Relax and enjoy the beauty of canals, historic palaces and secret waterways accessible only by boat.This is not a standard scripted tour, but a fully customizable private experience designed around your interests, pace and travel style.
What's Included
- One hr private water taxi
Meeting Location
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
5252, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Castello
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Arsenale di Venezia
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please let me know where you are staying or your exact location,and I will do my best to arrange a meeting point nearby
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Friend in Venice – Arsenale & Luxury Water Taxi Experience?
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Activity code: C-126511P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- one hr private water taxi.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Friend in Venice – Arsenale & Luxury Water Taxi Experience is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Friend in Venice – Arsenale & Luxury Water Taxi Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- One hr private water taxi
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please let me know where you are staying or your exact location,and I will do my best to arrange a meeting point nearby
