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.
“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.”
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.
“Our guide Monica was incredibly and so friendly. She was really helpful and knowledgeable about the whole tour! Couldn’t recommend enough 💖”
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.
“Great day exploring the islands. Well worth doing.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with English-led glassblowing and lace demos plus time to roam colorful streets.
“great guide. Burano was way more than expected. overall great 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.
“Francesco was our tour guide. Being a Venetian native, he was able to share information that he knew first hand. The Bascilica was amazing and the boat tour a blast. I highly recommend both and ask for Francesco... you won’t be disappointed!”
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.
“very kind driver private cruise 30 minutes as described. Picked up from meeting point and taken to gondola very easy to find.”
Half-day boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace demos, plus free time in colorful Burano.
“Incredible! Highly recommend this tour as part of your Venice time. Loved being able to see the glass blowing at Murano and the colorful buildings of Burano”
See Venice sunset from a luxury catamaran with live sax jazz and aperitivo cicchetti. One free spritz or prosecco plus great views.
“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 motorboat ride on Venice’s Grand Canal with live English narration, from Rialto to the modern Della Costituzione bridge.
“Fantastic guide and incredible scenery. Spacious and comfy boat, you could be inside or outside. Well worth the money.”
Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.
“This was a wonderful way to begin our trip to Venice. It gave us the lay of the land so we started feeling comfortable with our surroundings right away.”
Venice island hopping by boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus optional Torcello on a 5.5-hour tour from Venice.
“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 with real glass and lace demos, guided time on both islands, and scenic returns to Venice.
“The experience consisted of around an 1.5hr-2hr at each island. While we did explore the glass making and lace making stores, we had plenty of time to explore the islands. Watching the glass maker was magical as well as seeing the final products. Burano was so colorful with its houses. Silva was a great guide…”
Venice at golden hour from a traditional boat with prosecco. Small groups, lagoon views, and landmark stories from a local skipper.
“Though we had some rain on our tour, Leonardo provided umbrellas and he kept the Prosecco flowing. 🙂 Leonardo explained the areas we were seeing and my boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Great job, Leonardo and the Barazzo boat team!!”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
