VENICE · BOAT TOURS
The boats worth getting on.
The 15 venice boat tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
A fast boat loop of Murano, Torcello, and Burano with glass blowing in Murano, lace at Burano, and free time to wander.
Most Popular“great coordination of nice places and employees so nice. more time at Murano would be the only suggestion”
Murano and Burano by boat from Venice with a glassblowing demo, guided commentary, and free time on colorful canals and islands.
“It was a fun activity, staffs are kind and friendly. The islands are rather small, more of a relaxing trip than adventurous. Sunset was pretty.”
Panoramic boat day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glassblowing demo, lagoon views, and time to explore.
“lovely day. unfortunately it was very hot. the glass blowing was fantastic.”
Venice lagoon boat tour to Murano glass factory and Burano colorful canals, with guided commentary, free time, and a relaxing terrace ride.
“Our guide was very good. He made very good suggestions for our free time. I only wished we would have had more time on the islands, specially in Murano where we only visited the Murano Glass Factory but did not have any free time for anything else. In Burano we had more time but we…”
Panoramic boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano with glassblowing and free time in colorful Burano, nonstop lagoon views.
“The boat ride to the islands went by quite quickly. In Murano the glass blowing and sculpturing was fantastic. The Glass store was breathtaking. In Burano the Colored houses reminded me of St. John’s NL. The people were friendly and the makers were quaint. We had the most beautiful lunch there.”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a local walk through Hidden Venice, then a Grand Canal boat tour—small group, smart pacing, big payoff.
“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!”
One-hour Venice Grand Canal motorboat tour with an English guide, passing Rialto Bridge, Ca’ Pisani Moretta, and Della Costituzione.
“Great time on the boat, guide was lovely and knowledgeable. Good way to see the city.”
A 6-hour boat tour of the Venetian Lagoon with Murano glassblowing, Burano color-house wandering, and optional Torcello.
“We had a fantastic experience , with exellent price quality. The staff were extremely well prepared and the activities on offer were also very engaging! I am extremely satisfied!”
Venice Islands cruise by boat to Murano glass, colorful Burano, and often Torcello—guided lagoon views, quick island time, and real crafts.
“Excellent trip and company. Missed Fridays tour due to strike and they took me next day. Guides were excellent.”
Evening Venice walking tour with a local guide through the Jewish Ghetto, Rialto, and St. Mark’s, plus an optional speedboat return.
“Great guide very friendly! We learned a lot about Venice. Definitely worth doing :)”
A 4-hour private-style boat tour to Murano and Burano with a real local guide, glass and lace workshops, and lagoon views.
“Davide was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Murano and Burano. Enjoyed the boat ride over. Only issue was that upon visiting the dress shop, glass factory, lace and mask stores, I felt somewhat compelled to buy something. Items were quite expensive (except for the soap and mask store). Otherwise it was fabulous!”
Boat from San Marco to Murano for live glassblowing, then 2.5 hours in bright Burano, with lagoon views and a 10% shop discount.
“Molto bella e organizzata egregiamente. La consiglio 🤗”
Small-group private boat linking Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Venice-born guide, glass and lace workshops, and lagoon views.
“Davide picked us up on time at the designated spot in Venice. He was fantastic at communicating with us before the tour on all things Venice and the tour. His boat was perfect for our group and we took off for the Murano and the Mocenigo Glass Factory. It was the best tour and show…”
Private small-group boat on Venice’s Grand Canal and Giudecca. See Rialto Bridge and landmarks with live local guide commentary.
“It was both a relaxing and informative ride as You see You cover a lot of venice and learn about what You see. I would recomand to stand at the Back or în the front outside the taxi, as You can see a lot better.”
Guided boat ride from St Mark’s Square to Murano for a factory visit and live glassblowing show, with English/Spanish help.
“Amazing way to complete exploring Venice. Murano it's such a beautiful island and this tour was majestic. Highly recommended it”
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