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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Venice

The best of Venice, in order.

The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Venice

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Getting oriented on the boat: sound, comfort, and the onboard story
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

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1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Half-day boat loop through Murano glassmaking, Torcello calm, and Burano’s painted houses, with factory visit and island free time.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“The trip is really well organised and consists in three main stops in three different island. You have time to explore the little islands, take a coffe and pictures. The only thing I found disgusting was the visit to the Vetro Officine: the owner who explained the process of creating an time of glass was…”

15,699 reviews4.5 - 5.5 hoursFrom $29by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Murano Glassblowing and the 10% Discount That Changes the Math
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Choosing your start point: San Marco area vs Venice Train Station
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

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3.Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.

★ 4.2

“This was a nice, relaxing day out. We found the glass factory very interesting and enjoyed walking around the two islands. It was a good amount of time to see both Murano and Burano. Our guide was brilliant - she spoke 5 languages so I believe everyone felt included!”

9,527 reviewsFrom $34by Il Doge di Venezia srl

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glassblowing workshop: watching mastery at work
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

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4.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Private-boat small-group tour to Murano glass and Burano lace, with guided demos, time to wander, and a calm lagoon ride for up to 22.

★ 4.5

“It was a great experience. The guide Alice made our experience perfect. Reading other reviews about the cost and what was expected. In our opinion the private boat with a max of 20 including a guide was an amazing price point. You have the same boat from start to finish so if you want to…”

7,580 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $36.28by City Wonders Ltd

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Panoramic Lagoon Time: The Boat Ride That Sets the Tone
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Murano Glassblowing Experiences, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

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5.Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a Murano glassblowing show, free time in Burano, and onboard multilingual commentary for a great half-day value.

★ 4.4

“We have travelled to Murano and Burano before, but this was a truly great experience. It was nice to mostly be there on our own in a more laid back atmosphere. The colors and beauty of Butano were so charming!”

6,212 reviews4 - 4.5 hoursFrom $29by Serenissima Motoscafi srl

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - The private boat ride: speed, views, and comfort limits
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Campo Santa Maria Formosa: A Short Stop With a Big Payoff
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

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7.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

Skip-the-line St. Mark’s plus a guided walking loop and a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride. Small group, big orientation value in Venice.

★ 4.0

“Both guides had a wealth of knowledge and were very pleasant and accommodating. I suggest seeing Venice via foot and boat as you get two very different perspectives.”

3,372 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $480.59by Avventure Bellissime

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - What a 30-Minute Private Gondola Ride Really Includes
Cruises & Boat Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Venice to Murano: the short boat ride that sets the tone
Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

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Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo - Finding the Boat: Riva dei Sette Martiri and That Red-Sail Clue
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Sailing, Tour Reviews, Venetian Food & Wine Tasting Tours, Venice

Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

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Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour - Meeting at Alilaguna by the Royal Gardens: The Easiest Spot Near St. Mark’s
Cruises & Boat Tours, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour

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11.Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour

1-hour motorboat ride on Venice’s Grand Canal with live English narration, from Rialto to the modern Della Costituzione bridge.

★ 4.2

“This is a great activity to get to see Venice from the water. It is a beautiful tour and easy to navigate too. Would highly recommend!”

959 reviews1 hourFrom $53by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Meeting point at Piazza San Marco: start where the action is
Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venetian Food & Wine Tasting Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

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Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat - Price and What You Actually Get at $35.37
Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

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13.Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

Venice island hopping by boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus optional Torcello on a 5.5-hour tour from Venice.

★ 4.5

“We were scared how this trip would go but it was absolutely Okay. Not so many people on board, enough time to see Islands. To see Torcello was the only thing I would skip on this trip but at the end it was at least nice walk. Very nice day after all!”

532 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.37by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat - Isola di Murano: watching glassblowing in a working studio
Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

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14.Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.

★ 4.5

“Silvia gave us a great insight during our tour as she shared both history and the local point of view as well as was very personable and knowledgeable about just about anything we needed to know. I had a wonderful time!”

529 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.00by The Tour Guy

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Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco - How to pick your departure time (and why getting there early pays)
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Grand Canal & Lagoon Boat Cruises, Prosecco Wine Country Day Trips, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

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15.Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

Venice at golden hour from a traditional boat with prosecco. Small groups, lagoon views, and landmark stories from a local skipper.

★ 5.0

“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…”

505 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $114.88by Il Bragozzo di Serantoni Tommaso

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