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.

5.Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Discover Venice's islands on this scenic boat tour, with glassblowing in Murano and colorful houses in Burano, offering authentic Venetian charm for just $28.

★ 4.4

“Great tour! Ample time to explore both Murano and Burano! The glass blowing demonstration was incredible and we brought home a great souvenir. Highly reccomend this activity”

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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

“My husband did a day trip to Venice and only had a few hours in the city. This was a good way to get an understanding of the history of Venice. The tour was interesting and our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Our group…”

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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

“Our Guide was excellent! The perspective of the Grand Canal gave us a clearer orientation of Venice”

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9.Venice Marco Polo Airport Private Arrival Transfer via Motorboat

Arrive in Venice in style with a private motorboat transfer from Marco Polo Airport. Enjoy stunning lagoon views and seamless hotel drop-offs.

★ 4.0

“This was a great service. The operator was waiting for us with a sign as soon as we exited customs at the airport. The led us directly to dock where our boat waited. It was a very enjoyable ride into Venice following some long travel…”

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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

“As it was mentioned for the activity as small group, it would have been good if it was really a small group and small boat. Entire trip is good and enjoyable and guide explained well.”

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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

“This was a great tour, but we ended up having way more time in Murano than expected, and would have loved to had had that extra time in Burano instead. Overall a great tour, the islands were great to visit.”

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12.Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Discover the charm of Venice’s nearby islands with this half-day private boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring live glassblowing and lacemaking demos.

★ 4.5

“Really quick stops..in murano we had only 30 minutes if we didn’t see the murano galeria otherwise you see nothing..the same in burano 45-50 minutes only…it didn’t seem private at all we were almost 35-40 people …”

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13.Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat

Experience Venice from the water on a 2-hour sunset cruise aboard a traditional boat, complete with Prosecco, scenic views, and expert guidance.

★ 5.0

“Leonardo was a wonderful host, excellent driver and did a great job providing an overview of our sights. He made sure everyone felt safe and had beverages during our trip.”

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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

“Overall we had a really fantastic time. We went to the Murano glass blowing factory to start. We had a tour of the facilities including observing of their master glass blowers making a variety of objects. In particular, the made a glass cup and a…”

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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

“We try to do this activity when we come to Venice, it’s our third time. It’s always our favorite activity of the trip. As usual, fantastic job by the crew. My only small feedback would be maybe livelier music. But still 10/10, we will definitely…”

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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