Venice

15 Best Venice Boat Tours

Beyond the gondola: lagoon loops, Grand Canal runs by water taxi, and sunset sails on traditional bragozzi. Venice was built to be arrived at by boat, and every palazzo still shows its best face to the water. Small-group departures sell out first in summer.

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

Discover the enchanting beauty of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands on a captivating boat trip. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and rich history of these Italian gems.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“It was bit difficult to find the exact location, better to provide google map location to reach fast. Thanks for the tour to allow to get into the next trip though I was late.”

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

Discover the captivating beauty of Venice's hidden gems with a boat tour to Burano, Torcello & Murano. Witness mesmerizing glassblowing and create unforgettable memories.

★ 4.4

“We had a wonderful time visiting the different islands. We were free to do anything once we got to the different islands. The boat tour took all of the planning and organizing out of the transportation. I would definitely recommend this.”

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3.Venice: Glass Factory, Murano, and Burano Boat Tour

Discover the enchanting art of glassmaking in Venice. Explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano on an unforgettable boat tour. Click now to embark on a Venetian adventure!

★ 4.2

“The guide was great and provided information about the islands and Venice in several different languages. I liked the chance to explore Murano and Burano your own, the time provided was perfect.”

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5.From Venice: Murano and Burano Panoramic Boat Tour

Glide through the enchanting waters of Venice on a panoramic boat tour to discover the hidden gems of Murano and Burano, where artistry and culture await.

★ 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 hidden charm with this guided boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring glassmaking, lace artisans, and colorful streets for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“I am very happy with ours tour guide Elisa , she is informative and very friendly and she recognise everyone name , I have a wonderful time ,”

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9.Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

Experience the magic of Venice with a private gondola cruise for up to 5 passengers. Discover the city's hidden gems and create unforgettable memories. Book now!

★ 3.7

“The instructions to find the gondola starting point were accurate and relatively easy to figure out. The staff were helpful. We enjoyed the gondola ride on New Years Day morning. It was very quiet and not crowded at all. The gondolier whistled classic Italian tunes…”

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10.From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

Discover the enchanting beauty of Murano and Burano islands on a half-day boat tour from Venice. Get ready for a colorful adventure like no other!

★ 4.6

“Had a fantastic half-day trip to Murano and Burano! The islands are absolutely beautiful from the glassmaking in Murano to the colorful houses of Burano, everything was perfect. A big thank-you to our nice guide Alessia, who was really friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience…”

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11.Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise With Aperitivo

Join a mesmerizing journey through Venice's canals with soulful jazz, Aperitivo, and a sunset—where every note and sip leads to an unforgettable experience.

★ 4.7

“Perfect way to spend an evening. Few drinks, great jazz music but relaxing on a catamaran across the water watching the sunset Hosts were so lovely came around to everyone to check they were having a great time and had what they needed We had…”

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12.Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour

Experience the charm and beauty of Venice like never before with our Grand Canal Boat Tour. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks along the way. Book now!

★ 4.2

“Great way to see Venice while cursing through the Grand Canals. I’d say it’s better than a gondola ride for that purpose. Book it!”

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

Discover the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano on a private boat tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of these hidden gems.

★ 4.5

“A fantastic escape from the Venice crowds! Taking a boat for a half-day tour of Murano and Burano was worth every penny. Seeing the glass-blowing demonstration up close and personal was an absolute highlight—I even found a beautiful set of glass rosary beads for my…”

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15.Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat

Haven't experienced the magic of Venice until you've embarked on the Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat - prepare to be mesmerized.

★ 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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4.5Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello4 hours (approx.)$241.86 4.7Venice: Lagoon Catamaran Cruise With Music and Drinks1.5 hours$47 3.5Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano Island and Burano Island4 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 4.7Venice: Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat$96.86 5.0Sunset Jazz Cruise With Aperitivo in the Venice Lagoon1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$96.79 4.3Walking Tour with optional motor boat Ride1.5 hours$28 4.2Evening Walking Tour With Optional Motorboat Ride$34 4.54 Hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano Cover Winter Boat4 hours (approx.)$216.02 5.0Luxury Murano & Burano Boat Tour4 hours (approx.)$350.85 4.6Venice: Carnival Party Cruise 5.0Private 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 4.2Venice: Grand Canal Private Boat Trip$212.41 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 4.3Venice to Padua Full-Day Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise$157.47 4.0Full-Day Boat Tour of Venice Islands From St Mark’S 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 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