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.
Half-day boat loop through Murano glassmaking, Torcello calm, and Burano’s painted houses, with factory visit and island free time.
Most Popular“We love the glass blowing and the tour of the glass factory! The whole trip was amazing, but this specifically stood out as a highlight for us.”
6 hours by panoramic boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo and a Murano factory discount.
“I was really surprised how much we loved this trip. What a beautiful day”
Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.
“Boat trip to the Murano Glass blowing factory then onto Burano for free time. Well organised and plenty of time at each place and advice of what time you had to be back on the boat. An enjoyable trip”
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.
“Great tour today with Salvia and our boat driver! Salvia was friendly and informative, and the boat driver was professional and made the ride very smooth and safe. Everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
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.
“Excellent Value for the money. Great to get out on a boat in the Venice lagoon. Cute little islands to explore. Coming back during the sunset was lovely.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with English-led glassblowing and lace demos plus time to roam colorful streets.
“The Murano and Burano tour was absolutely delightful and one of the highlights of my trip! The boat ride was smooth and scenic, and our guide was friendly, informative, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Watching the glassblowing demonstration in Murano was fascinating—it's amazing to see such artistry up close. Burano was simply charming, with…”
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.
“Really great day out the square was flooded but the guide still made the trip fun and informative some really interesting facts”
Private Venice gondola for up to 5. Enjoy a 30-minute glide on the Grand Canal and side waterways, day or night, from Campo San Luca.
“Beautiful sights and gondola. Water traffic was busier than expected but I know that can’t be controlled”
Half-day boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace demos, plus free time in colorful Burano.
“Great experience.. Francesca and the boat driver are very nice ☺️..”
See Venice sunset from a luxury catamaran with live sax jazz and aperitivo cicchetti. One free spritz or prosecco plus great views.
“Brilliant activity, the sunsets and the night Venician lights, crew were great.”
1-hour motorboat ride on Venice’s Grand Canal with live English narration, from Rialto to the modern Della Costituzione bridge.
“Our Guide was excellent! The perspective of the Grand Canal gave us a clearer orientation of Venice”
Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.
“This is the best way to see Venice from the Grand Canal and other canals, and SO informative! It’s a private taxi, so you can stand comfortably and see everything, or stay seated if you like. Loved it!!”
Venice island hopping by boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus optional Torcello on a 5.5-hour tour from Venice.
“The tour agency had no clue about any pro versions of the trip that I've purchased - no vintage wooden boat, the tour lasted an hour less than advertised.”
Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.
“A great tour of two beautiful places to visit. Our tour guides Silvia, was very helpful and knowledgeable about both places of interest.”
Venice at golden hour from a traditional boat with prosecco. Small groups, lagoon views, and landmark stories from a local skipper.
“My daughter was planning to go to Venice to enjoy this excursion with her husband on their honeymoon; but unfortunately, their train to Venice was cancelled that morning and they were unable to get there. The vendor has a strict cancellation policy, and sadly, even under these extenuating circumstances, chose not to refund the funds…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
