Row the Canal Grande: Evenings and Sundays

Row the grandest of Venice’s canals of an evening, or on a Sunday or holiday when weekday work boats are moored away—and discover the spectacle unique to this water city that can only be experienced by oar.

If you’d like to savor the locals’ Venice and not simply check off another European ‘must-see’, the Grand Canal lesson was created for you.

Propelling your own batela down the spectacular Canalasso, the Canal Grande, allows you to viscerally comprehend what ensnared Ruskin, Casanova, Browning and Byron, and available only to those who have the patience to seek it out.

 

Grand Canal EVENING Row

From our meeting point, we’ll row down the side canals to enter the expansive Canal Grande. You’ll glide past gleaming palace lights as you near the hub of Venetian activity to behold its most famous landmark, the Rialto Bridge.

Grand Canal SUNDAYs & holidays

On Sundays, get an early start to reclaim the Grand Canal abandoned by weekday work boats. Later on, experience the excitement that fills the main waterway of the city from your unique vantage point.

Details, Row the Canal Grande

Have more questions? Find answers in our FAQs. Otherwise, book below!

The Evening Row Canal Grande takes place from 8 pm on from May through October, 7 pm during shoulder season, and at 5.30 pm from November through March. Check the calendar below for times.

The Sunday and holiday Grand Canal row starts from 10.00 on Sundays and holidays only, and at 8.30 am Apr-Oct. Check calendar below for availability.

There is no charge for children under 4 years old; just include a note in the reservation comments.

The Evening Row cost is €180 for 80 minutes for each batelina (1-4 participants); the larger batela for groups of 5 only, €280.

The Sunday & holiday row cost is €160 for 80 minutes for each batelina (1-4 participants); the larger batela for groups of 5 only, €240.

Note that if you include a restaurant drop off, it may shorten lesson time.