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.

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

“Wonderful introduction to two iconic islands near Venice, and their artistic heritage in glass and embroidery. Also a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Lagoon.”

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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

“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…”

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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

“A big thank you to Elly, who made the trip for us! Her knowledge, friendliness and recommendations on the best places to eat and drink in Venice were greatly appreciated. Thank you Elly”

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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

“Both guides had a wealth of knowledge and were very pleasant and accommodating. I suggest seeing Venice via foot and boat as you get two very different perspectives.”

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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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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

“While not inexpensive, it is the best way to arrive in Venice. Being greeted outside baggage claim eliminates any worry about your next leg of 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

“This was a great day out. Camilla was a very informative and easy to listen to guide. It was clearly marked where to meet up and audio earpieces given out to hear the guides descriptions along the way. The boat was very big, comfortably fit…”

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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

“Glass blowing demonstration was great. Our guide was 30 minutes late starting. Spent too long on Murano. It was very difficult for my husband to get into and out of the boat.”

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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

“Perfectly timed tour of Murano and Burano. Murano glass making was a very beautiful experience and Burano town has some of the most beautiful coloured houses. Our guide was great which added to the experience.”

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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

“Elanora was a fantastic tour guide. Having a private tour was fantastic as was the private boat. The glass blowing demonstration was amazing”

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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

“This is one of the most relaxing and beautiful ways to see Venice from the water. The Aperol Spritz’s are excellent and we had a perfect day! Great for big groups and a reasonable price. Friendly and attentive staff!”

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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