A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon

Posted By : Buddy_S
The not so good-The most memorable part of the trip was being asked to sign some legal document, written in Italian, while already out in the water and in the context of the Police. This was very strange and off-putting but later became a laughable moment. -1 star. Initially the guide was very disorganized and seemed to really struggle but eventually worked through it and got it together. Between that and the coolers constantly sliding around and having to be caught before hitting someone, -1 star. Although the listing does not specifically say it is a private tour, it also does not say it is not. It was fine that it was not but I would have liked to have known for sure.
The good-The guide has a good personality, excellent English, a good sense of humor, and very thorough knowledge of his community. He expertly answered all questions asked of him, and provided a thorough amount of information about the sites and areas we were visiting. His vehicle was clean, large enough, stable and in good condition. His choice in wines was great, the wines were chilled as necessary and a sufficient quantity. There 10 people and only 1 beer thought which appeared to just be left over from a previous tour. Pick-up was worth 1 full star by itself, since it was about 30 steps from our hotel. Could not have been better. We waited less than 5 minutes before boarding and left on time. Overall I think the experience for the value was a great deal and I really wanted to give 5 stars, however, I would still recommend this tour to any adult.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 11:12:41

Posted By : JodiShepherd
What a beautiful evening experience for our family of five. Allesandro was very welcoming and knowledgeable. A great way to orientate yourself of the Venetian Lagoon, the islands and its rich history. If you like Prosecco it was free flowing during our 1 1/2 hr boat trip. 🥂🚤
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 09:06:27

Posted By : Abby_E
Alessandro was excellent. Very knowledgeable, on time and provided plenty of wine and chips. Our family of 5 and another couple so small group. Booked the same day and a great relaxing break from all the walking! Only in Venice for one day and glad we did this. Recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 03:24:52

Posted By : Eileen_H
Alessandro, our captain and amazing tour guide made this tour. As a local, he knew where to go and the historic significance of all the locations. He also is very enthusiastic and had many charming stories. I would highly recommend this tour and would take it again if we were still in Venice.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 13:12:44

Posted By : Kevin_S
We had a great time on this tour! There were some awesome views and the guide was so informative. There was some delicious drinks and chips that made it all the more enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 04:49:21

Posted By : deeyoung426
We just had a fantastic tour with Alessandro! He took us all around the Venetian Lagoon and was so friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was so comfortable and the prosecco was fantastic- we couldn’t have asked for a better time!
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 15:48:27

Posted By : Anita_D
We had an incredible time with Alessandro today! He showed us all the sights we normally wouldn’t have been able to see including smaller neighborhoods and the south lagoon. We had sparkling wine and chips, and enjoyed the sunset. Truly a great way to kick off our trip! We also had two small kids who had a great time as well. I’d highly recommend this trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 15:50:57

Posted By : Hillary_D
Alessandro was amazing! We ended up having the boat/tour to ourselves, and had great conversation while he showed us the lagoon. Such a beautiful afternoon on the water, and so interesting to learn about Venetian locals and their lives now. The Prosecco and crisps were delicious!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 17:12:53

Posted By : Sherri_K
My daughter and I are first time visitors to Italy. I booked this boat tour based on the reviews of others, and it was excellent! Alessandro is a charming young man who shares Venetian history, as well as present day living, while cruising through the lagoon to places not traveled by other tours. We took the 3pm tour where Alessandro opened a bottle of Prosecco and offered us a snack. The tour finished at 4:30pm due to a 10min delay he texted me about before our arrival. This allowed just enough time for us to grab a quick bite at the sandwich shop next to the pick up location. If Alessandro were to buy another boat, I would recommend front facing seats rather than side facing. It wasn’t an issue to see everything, just a suggestion as your business grows…and it will!!

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Posted On : 2023-10-15 10:33:42

Posted By : Eric_M
This was an amazing tour around venice and surrounding islands. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very instructive tour. Also super romantic
in the sunset!
A must do! Thank you.
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Posted On : 2023-10-10 17:41:42