VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 9 most popular half-day 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 motorboat tour of Murano glass, Torcello Byzantine churches, and Burano lace and color, with limited time ashore.
Most Popular“Perfect for a quick getaway! Very friendly and informative staff. Flexible time options and location access.”
Half-day Gran Turismo boat to Murano and Burano: live glassblowing, lace shopping, and colorful house photos with a multilingual guide.
“The glass blowing was a cool demonstration but could’ve had more time on Murano actually walking around”
Half-day boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace demos, plus free time in colorful Burano.
“I would do the full day tour next time to give more time to explore but I loved time spent on both Murano and Burano”
Half-day Murano and Burano by covered motorboat from Punta Sabbioni: glass blowing in Murano, lace and color in Burano.
“I booked this at the last minute due to a change in my plans and I’m so happy it worked out as it did. This trip is not to be missed!! I loved all the islands, especially Burano. I want to go back and take this tour again. Please don’t miss this opportunity for yourselves!”
Half-day boat hop from Punta Sabbioni to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glass stop and lagoon views for about $30.
“The cruise was fair. Not enough time on each island. Very rushed but overall it was a good experience.”
A flexible 3-hour private Venice walk with a local guide, Rialto and Cannaregio highlights, and cicchetti plus wine at a bacaro.
“Our guide Julia was outstanding, both informative and entertaining. Would recommend her very highly.”
Private half-day boat tour to Murano and Burano with glassblowing demos, local crafts, and free time in colorful neighborhoods.
“We had such an amazing time on our trip. From the moment we stepped on to the boat our guide was fantastic. It was a great history lesson in all thing Venetian and any questions we had were answered. We visited Murano and Burano and our guide ensured we didn’t miss anything at the same…”
Private boat ride on Venice’s Grand Canal, plus Murano glass-blowing and Burano’s painted houses with a guided 4-hour tour.
“Sara was amazing and was so knowledgeable. I would definitely book this tour again because it got us to Murano and Burano to see all of the places on our bucket list. The tour at the factory in Murano was fantastic and seeing the lace and painted houses in Burano was so special. Sara snuck…”
Half-day motorboat cruise to Murano and Burano from Venice with glass blowing demo, lace shopping, and free time on colorful streets.
“Really enjoyed this trip. Glass demonstration was very good. Burano was lovely very relaxing island.enjoyed having a beer on the waters edge waiting for return boat trip. The boat and the guide were good with plenty of information.”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
