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“Fantastic value for money. Great stops. Burano was fab and had an hour to explore”
6 hours by panoramic boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo and a Murano factory discount.
“This was a lovely day trip around the islands with so much to see and do. Great value for money!”
Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.
“Just let customers know it's 1 hr or so walk into San Marco square. but wonderful experience.”
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.
“This is an absolute must if you're looking to visit Murano and Burano. The tour from start to finish was incredible. The yellow desk is situated past 3 bridges and the tour person holds a yellow umbrella. We had strict times to board and tour the areas. There was nowhere to get food or drink…”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with English-led glassblowing and lace demos plus time to roam colorful streets.
“We very much enjoyed our trip to Murano & Burano, especially because of our fantastic guide Anna. Anna was extremely personable, knowledgeable and imparted her passion for Venice and its surrounding islands. We enjoyed her perspective as one who moved to the area as a college student who stayed after graduation. We loved the boat…”
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.
“This was a wonderful tour of beautiful sites with a knowledge Tour Guide. Our Guide was local and has done tours for 24 years. We learned so much from her. It was worth every $$.”
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.
“Was worth the money for scenery. The gondolier didn’t speak but we didn’t pay for a tour guide on top but amazing views for photos and definitely worth a private gondola for that”
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.
“Very enjoyable catamaran cruise just after sunset with some live Jazz music, and an aperitif. Beautiful to cruise up and down the canal with a small bite to eat and some drink to enjoy the evening! The staff & the main host were all very pleasant. We left just after 8pm and returned just after…”
1-hour motorboat ride on Venice’s Grand Canal with live English narration, from Rialto to the modern Della Costituzione bridge.
“We enjoyed every minute, our guide was very skilled and explained Venice well”
Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.
“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.”
Venice island hopping by boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus optional Torcello on a 5.5-hour tour from Venice.
“Showed up to our meet up location only to be told they had a problem with the boat and that it was cancelled. No Jesus up of explanation. Do not book.”
Private boat half-day to Murano and Burano with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.
“This is a cute, slow moving tour. The shops aren’t pushy but there also isn’t much to see. These are very small islands.”
Venice at golden hour from a traditional boat with prosecco. Small groups, lagoon views, and landmark stories from a local skipper.
“Prosecco was unlimited but the tour itself was shorter than expected (originally it had said 2 hours, but the total trip was less than that) and we did not watch the sunset on the water (we docked right before). However, it was still a nice way to see Venice and learn about its history, and…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
