Chioggia sunset boat tour: Canal Vena after dark

Watch the sun drop into the lagoon, then navigate Chioggia's ancient waterways lit for the night

A sunset boat tour in Chioggia departs as the light turns golden, heading into the open Venetian Lagoon for an hour of unobstructed views before navigating the town's main channel, Canal Vena, after dark. The boat holds five passengers maximum, a licensed guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, and departure time shifts with the sunset each day. Life jackets are available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour and Chioggia night cruise

• Start excursion in Chioggia
• Boat tour in Venetian Lagoon at sunset
• Navigate Chioggia’s main canal after dark

The experience

Chioggia, known as Little Venice, sits at the edge of the Venetian Lagoon where the water stays shallow enough for the small restored boats that carry this tour. You start in town and move into open water as the light turns amber, heading away from the main tourist routes to a secluded spot where the sun meets the horizon. The guide knows the lagoon's shallow passages and can stop for photos anywhere along the route on request.

After sunset fades, the boat navigates back into Chioggia's heart, gliding under ancient bridges and past historic palaces now lit by night. Canal Vena, the town's main channel, is closed to larger tour boats and mass tourism, so you see it from a perspective most visitors never reach. The whole outing runs about 90 minutes from start to finish, timed to catch the golden hour and the town's transformation after dark.

A multilingual licensed guide is on board throughout, speaking English, French, Spanish or Italian depending on the group. Life jackets are available for anyone who wants one. The boat is fully restored and designed for comfort on the water, and you can request photo stops anywhere during the lagoon portion of the tour.

What’s included

• Transportation by a fully restored local boat.
• Multilingual licensed guide in English, French, Spanish, or Italian.
• Unlimited photo stops in the open lagoon on request.
• Professional knowledge of the Venetian Lagoon and shallow-water navigation.
• Life jackets available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (4 to 13 years) · Child (2 to 3 years): free · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bosetti Tours

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, the tour fits easily into an evening without cutting into dinner plans or other activities, and the timing follows the sunset so you see both the golden hour and Chioggia's night transformation in one outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 13 years); Child (2 to 3 years): free; Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the sunset boat tour leave Chioggia?

Departure shifts with the sunset each day. The operator will contact you after booking to confirm the exact time for your date.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The tour is limited to five passengers maximum, keeping the group small and intimate for the evening.

What is Canal Vena and why is it special?

Canal Vena is Chioggia's main channel, forbidden to larger tour boats and mass tourism. You navigate it after dark, gliding under illuminated ancient bridges and historic palaces that only small boats like this one can access.

Is there anything to hold onto or wear for safety on the water?

Life jackets are available on board for anyone who wants one, provided on request.