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“the trip was really nice, the Burano stop should be a bit longer, perhaps an extra 30 min, apart from it it was perfect.”
Spend 6 hours on a panoramic boat hopping Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with Murano glassblowing and a 10% factory discount.
“Very easy booking process. Able to find the yellow stand easily, register and then find our guide and boat. Plenty of seats, took an inflatable cushion for the hard seats though after reading another review! Booked for the day we went as temperatures in Venice were going to be warm, had a nice breeze on…”
Boat tour to Murano and Burano with a glass factory visit and demo, plus time to wander colorful canals in Venice’s lagoon.
“The guide was great and provided information about the islands and Venice in several different languages. I liked the chance to explore Murano and Burano your own, the time provided was perfect.”
Small-group Murano and Burano tour by private boat from Venice, with glass and lace demos plus guided lagoon stories.
“This boat trip was exceptional. An amazing day with the most brilliant commentary from a local lady. She made it really fun and interesting. The views and visits to the islands were amazing. So glad this trip had been recommended to us before we travelled to Venice.”
Half-day Venice lagoon tour by panoramic boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus scenic cruising and a smooth 4-hour outing.
“Fantastic experience, excellent commentary and both islands were beautiful.”
A 5-hour private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, plus time to explore and shop.
“Alexandra was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and well organized. We really enjoyed touring with her. She's funny too!”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s and a guided wander through Venice’s backstreets, then a Grand Canal boat ride in a small group.
“Adriana was a knowledgeable local who provided a great introduction to the city. She helped us to add on to our experience based on our interest.”
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.
“We booked a private Gondola which departed at St Mark's square. We arrived, queued a few minutes at the ticket desk andvthen went straight onto our gondola. Venice was really busy and I'm glad we prebooked as all other gondolas were sold out! There were others in Venice, nearer the station, however they went down…”
Skip crowded ferries on a small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano glassblowing and Burano lace, plus free time to wander.
“The activity overall was exceptional, mostly thanks to our Tour Guide Claudia! You could tell that Claudia really loves her job, she is very knowledgeable and her effervescence and enthusiasm really brings you along for the ride! The glass blowing demonstration was quite good but I note that, depending on where you were standing, there…”
Venice sunset from a catamaran with live sax jazz, cicchetti aperitivo, and one free spritz or prosecco, cruising San Marco Bay.
“This was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Italy. The sunset cruise was romantic, relaxing, and simply breathtaking. From the moment we stepped on board, we were warmly welcomed by the owner (Andreas) and crew, who were not only professional but incredibly friendly and genuine. You could tell they love what…”
1-hour Grand Canal motorboat tour from St Mark’s to Rialto, palaces, and modern Della Costituzione glass bridge for $53.
“Our Guide was excellent! The perspective of the Grand Canal gave us a clearer orientation of Venice”
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’s an absolute scam, don’t believe you can cancel within 24 hours!!! terrible customer service !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Murano glassblowing, Burano lace and color, and optional Torcello on a small-group boat tour with live demos and guided history.
“To start off we could not understand anything the guide said. She said it in at least 3 languages so fast we couldn’t follow her. Met two other couples who said the same thing. The guide did not seem the least bit interested. It was tell them what I need to and that’s it. I…”
Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano from Venice with glassblowing and lace-making demos, plus time to wander.
“This is a great package to see both islands and you have free time after the demonstrations. The Murano Glass Gallery is beautiful and Burano itself is a must see. Our Guide Sylvia was amazing. She was very knowledgable and made the trip fun! Worth every penny.”
Cruise Venice’s lagoon at sunset on a traditional boat with a Prosecco toast and local stories, sailing past islands and historic landmarks.
“It was different than I expected, but pleasantly and surprisingly good. It was not a tour of the main canal, but of the Lagoon and surrounding islands and the area areas of Venice along the lagoon. Very nice.”
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