VENICE
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The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.
Boat tour through Venice Lagoon to Murano, Torcello and Burano with glass blowing, lace shopping, and timed free exploring for $29.
Most Popular“Fantastic value for money. Great stops. Burano was fab and had an hour to explore”
Spend 6 hours on a panoramic boat hopping Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with Murano glassblowing and a 10% factory discount.
“I was really surprised how much we loved this trip. What a beautiful day”
Boat tour to Murano and Burano with a glass factory visit and demo, plus time to wander colorful canals in Venice’s lagoon.
“Easy to find the guide on the dock. Lots of space on the boat. Nice journey and lots of information on the way. Glass factory visit was fantastic! Overall a wonderful trip”
Small-group Murano and Burano tour by private boat from Venice, with glass and lace demos plus guided lagoon stories.
“Chaira has great energy and is not only a knowledgeable guide but gave everyone on the boat help about restaurants and special places beyond the tour”
Half-day Venice lagoon tour by panoramic boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus scenic cruising and a smooth 4-hour outing.
“Great option to visit both Murano and Burano at a good price.”
A 5-hour private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, plus time to explore and shop.
“Christina was a wonderful guide for this tour to Murano and Murano. She provided interesting information and also had great suggestions for our group. This was the best tour of our visit to Venice. 5 stars”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s and a guided wander through Venice’s backstreets, then a Grand Canal boat ride in a small group.
“Very enjoyable tour, Knowledgeable tour guide (Christina). Would recommend to anyone visiting Venice. Have used Viator before in other locations and have never had any issues. Good value.”
Private 30-minute gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal and quieter canals, for up to 5 passengers. Check in near Royal Gardens gate, day or night.
“Beautiful sights and gondola. Water traffic was busier than expected but I know that can’t be controlled”
Skip crowded ferries on a small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano glassblowing and Burano lace, plus free time to wander.
“I loved our guide Claudia, overall it was an amazing experience.”
Venice sunset from a catamaran with live sax jazz, cicchetti aperitivo, and one free spritz or prosecco, cruising San Marco Bay.
“Fantastic cruise, lovely atmosphere and views were amazing. One of the highlights of our trip, for sure”
1-hour Grand Canal motorboat tour from St Mark’s to Rialto, palaces, and modern Della Costituzione glass bridge for $53.
“It was the only way to see all the architectural buildings all over Venice without any crowds. Thanks”
Private Venice boat and walking tour from St. Mark’s Square: Grand Canal sights, hidden canals, and a snack finish with pastry or cicchetti.
“It was a great way to see pretty much all of Venice on water. We passed the Rialto and académico bridges. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of Venice.”
Murano glassblowing, Burano lace and color, and optional Torcello on a small-group boat tour with live demos and guided history.
“Murano was fun with the glass blowing, but didn't have enough time Burano. The boat did not come to take us to Burano. Had to wait another 40 minutes and then had another tour guide. She was actually better than the first.”
Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano from Venice with glassblowing and lace-making demos, plus time to wander.
“Great experience and wonderful guide. Fun change of pace. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable she even gave us a wonderful suggestion for dinner”
Cruise Venice’s lagoon at sunset on a traditional boat with a Prosecco toast and local stories, sailing past islands and historic landmarks.
“Leonardo was a great guide around the Venetian lagoon. He told stories and history, and kept the prosecco flowing. Rather than being confined to the canals in a gondola, we got to see sights more tourists don't. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Venice, it was well worth the cost! It gave us ideas…”
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