Venice

15 Best Venice Boat Tours

The boat tours of Venice: Grand Canal panoramas at the level the palaces were designed for, lagoon loops and sunset jazz catamarans. Venice is a boat city; tour it as one.

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Explore Venice's iconic islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—on a scenic boat tour. Experience glassblowing, colorful houses, and history for an affordable price.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“It was great, I just didn’t enjoyed Murano too much. It has only the glass show. Burano and the other city is way better”

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2.Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

Explore Venice's main islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—on a 6-hour boat tour featuring glassblowing demos, colorful streets, and historic sites.

★ 4.4

“The guide talked about the amenities and places in six different languages! the trip was confortable and really interesting. the glasmaking show was amazing. awsome views, historical and cultural sites, amazing food and you will be able also to see less known things of Venezia”

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4.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Discover Venice's nearby islands of Murano and Burano on a small-group guided boat tour, with glassmaking and lace demonstrations included.

★ 4.5

“Our Guide, Serena, was absolutely wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Venice and its Islands. Murano and Burano was a great adventure for me.”

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6.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

Discover Venice's islands with this guided boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring glassmaking, lace traditions, colorful streets, and local charm for $46.

★ 4.7

“Easy and very informative tour. Our guide Frankie was lovely. She was very kind to all. She is also very knowledgeable. Tour gives you an overview of both islands. Only wish we had an extra half hour on both islands to explore. In Murano, the…”

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7.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

Discover Venice with this 3-hour private tour, including St. Mark's Basilica, walking through hidden alleys, and a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal.

★ 4.0

“Good tour, nice guides and provided a great overview of city history. I would have lived to visit a couple of more sites in the city given the price.”

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8.Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour

Experience Venice from the water on a one-hour boat tour of the Grand Canal. See iconic sights, learn about the city’s architecture, and enjoy authentic views.

★ 4.2

“The guide was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of places of interest and some interesting facts. The sun was setting during the second half of the one hour trip which made it even more enjoyable. We were happy we saw all the famous landmarks…”

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10.Venice Islands Guided Cruise: Murano, Burano & Torcello

Discover Venice’s famed islands on a guided boat tour visiting Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Enjoy glassmaking, lace, and lagoon views for just $29.

★ 4.3

“A very pleasant experience! The cruise was relaxing, well organized, and a great way to discover the Venice lagoon at a calm and enjoyable pace. The boat was comfortable and the views along the way were beautiful. The guide was wonderful — shared lots of…”

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11.Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Vintage Wooden Boat

Discover Venice's charm on a half-day vintage wooden boat tour visiting Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with glassblowing demos and colorful streets.

★ 4.5

“It was great to experience 3 different islands! The only issue is that the boat was so loud no one could hear what the announcer was saying”

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14.Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Explore Venice’s lagoons with a private motorboat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Discover artisan glass, colorful villages, and historic sites in comfort and style.

★ 4.5

“Can’t do all 3 islands in the time allotted…..too much time shopping and not enough touring. Pretty islands.”

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15.Venice: Lagoon Catamaran Cruise with Music and Drinks

Enjoy a relaxing 1.5-hour Lagoon Catamaran Cruise in Venice with music, drinks, and stunning views of San Marco, Lido, and the Venetian skyline.

★ 4.7

“The lagoon catamaran cruise was such an amazing value! A highlight of our trip, we booked for 8 of us on a bachelorette weekend and the guides were so accommodating and made us feel so welcome! Good selection of drinks, including non-alcoholics and mocktails- we…”

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More Venice Boat Tours

3.5Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands4 hours (approx.)$36.05 4.5Venice: The Hidden Canals on Electric Boat1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$120.98 3.9Venice: Murano, Burano & Torcello Boat Tour6 hours$36 4.0Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$32.44 5.0Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo and live Saxophone1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$96.79 4.3Walking Tour with optional motor boat Ride1.5 hours$28 4.54 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide4 hours (approx.)$216.02 5.0Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano Boat4 hours (approx.)$350.85 5.0Exclusive Boat Tour Murano Burano Torcello with real local guide4 hours to 4 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$170.00 4.5Private Venice Canal Cruise: 2-Hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals2 hours (approx.)$521.33 4.3Venice: Night Catamaran Cruise of the Lagoon1.5 hours$71 5.0Private Boat Tour in the Venice Lagoon50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$84.66 4.0Full-day Boat Tour of Venice Islands from St Marks Square7 hours (approx.)$32.44 4.5Venice Private Departure Transfer by Water Taxi: Central Venice to Cruise Port25 minutes (approx.)$210.81 4.0Venice Islands Boat Trip Murano Burano,(Torcello)6 hours (approx.)$30.04 4.0Venice Private Arrival Transfer by Water Taxi: Cruise Port to Central Venice1 hour (approx.)$195.62 5.0Catamaran Spritz Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$48.37 4.0Punta Sabbioni to Venice Round-Trip Boat Ticket30 minutes (approx.)$18.02 4.0Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port30 minutes (approx.)$46.86 4.5Venice: Marco Polo Airport Private Transfer to Hotel by Car& Boat45 minutes (approx.)$187.05 4.0Boat excursion to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello7 hours (approx.)$36.14 4.0Walking Tour of Venice with Mini Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$30.04 4.6Venice: Boat tour and visit to Murano Glass and Burano Lace5 - 6 hours$29 5.0Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello3 hours (approx.)$265.49