15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Venice

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

/ June 4, 2026

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

Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano from Venice with glass blowing, lace shopping, and time to wander each island.

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Small-group boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace demonstrations, plus private rides around the Venice Lagoon.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful tour! We traveled with 3 adults and 3 kids and it was the perfect length. The glass blowing demo in Murano was very special. No time to explore in Murano but lots of time to wander Burano which was a delightful little island. Our tour guide, Carrie, was friendly and knowledgeable and gave great…”

7,580 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $36.28by City Wonders Ltd

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

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

Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace streets, and lagoon views. 4–4.5 hours from Venice.

★ 4.4

“Longer time spent one at than expected so a great chance to see around Venice and the islands.”

6,212 reviews4 - 4.5 hoursFrom $29by Serenissima Motoscafi srl

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

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

Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a guided walk through Venice backstreets, then a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride in a small group.

★ 4.0

“Arriana was very friendly and accommodating to our group. The boat and chuch tours were interesting.”

3,372 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $480.59by Avventure Bellissime

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Gondola Rides, Private, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

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

Private gondola cruise in Venice for up to 5. 30 minutes on the Grand Canal and quieter canals, with stunning day or night views.

★ 3.7

“Fabulous experience. Wonderful route taken. Very relaxing and beautiful time had by everyone. Would definitely do this one again!!!”

3,106 reviewsFrom $157.47by Bucintoro Viaggi

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Half-Day, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

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

/ June 4, 2026

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

Small-group boat tour from Venice to Murano for glassblowing and Burano for lace-making, with time for colorful photos.

★ 4.6

“Cecília was awesome, really helped to divert my boat panic into being interested in the things she said, her communication skills are excellent and her English was beautiful and easily understandable for our group members of intermediate english level as well. We coul have used some more time to look around the island beyond the…”

2,489 reviews3 - 9.5 hoursFrom $34by the tour guy

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Sailing, Sunset & Aperitivo Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

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7.Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

Venice sunset from a luxury catamaran with live sax jazz and a true Venetian aperitivo of cicchetti plus one free spritz or prosecco.

★ 4.7

“very generous pour on your drink. Just a lovely experience”

1,206 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $94by Xpert Travel

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

/ June 4, 2026

8.Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

Two-hour Venice boat and walking tour from St. Mark’s with Grand Canal sights, hidden canals, and a food tasting for a small group.

★ 4.0

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She took the time to explain all the sights and welcomed all questions. I felt she went above and beyond with the entire tour.”

688 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $402.49by Avventure Bellissime

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

/ June 4, 2026

9.Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

Venice Trilogy by Lagoon Boat bundles Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus optional Torcello ruins on a guided lagoon ride.

★ 4.5

“Murano was fun with the glass blowing, but didn't have enough time Burano. The boat did not come to take us to Burano. Had to wait another 40 minutes and then had another tour guide. She was actually better than the first.”

532 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.37by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

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

Half-day private boat tour linking Murano glassblowing and Burano lace in colorful streets, with an English guide and lagoon views.

★ 4.5

“Nicole offered much information. She lives to talk. She gave history as she remembers it as a child growing up.”

529 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.00by The Tour Guy

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Sunset & Aperitivo Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

/ June 4, 2026

11.Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

Sunset over Venice’s lagoon on a traditional boat with half-bottle Prosecco, small groups, and local stories of Lido and San Giorgio.

★ 5.0

“Leonardo was amazing! He took us on an incredible tour of the island by boat sharing tons of fun and interesting facts with us throughout the entire tour! He also made sure our Prosecco glasses were always full! Highly recommend this cruise for a unique way to explore Venice”

505 reviews1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)From $114.88by Il Bragozzo di Serantoni Tommaso

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Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands

/ June 4, 2026

12.Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands

A 4-hour Venice lagoon cruise to Murano and Burano, with glass and lace demonstrations, boat views, and short island time for photos and shops.

★ 3.5

“Good tour, glass blowing demonstration and shopping on Murano was great, just not enough time to spend on the islands”

357 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $36.05by Consorzio Vidali Group

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Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

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13.Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

Cruise Venice’s hidden canals on a quiet electric boat from Fondamenta Ognisanti. Small group, helpful guide talk, memorable views.

★ 4.5

“This was the best of six tours we booked for our trip to Italy. The private boat trip through the hidden canals was very relaxing and listening to stories about the area helped us to learn a lot about Venice. Highly recommend this tour. We'll worth the money.”

307 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $120.98by AQA VENICE

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Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

/ June 4, 2026

14.Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

Venice lagoon cruise to Murano glass, rainbow Burano, and Torcello with boat transport, a furnace demo, and time to wander.

★ 4.0

“The Tour Operator- City Tour’s Rep. - was no where to be seen near the Meeting Point at the allocated time. It was only with the courtesy of the Motor Boat Operator that he accepted the QR Code of the booking and agreed to take us for the trip in the last-minute. Has been a…”

248 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $32.44by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Sailing, Sunset & Aperitivo Cruises, Tour Reviews, Venice

Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

/ June 4, 2026

15.Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

Venice sunset by catamaran with live tenor sax, prosecco or spritz, and aperitivo snacks. 90 minutes past Giudecca and Lido.

★ 5.0

“This cruise was fantastic! The staff was so fun! They came around and talked with everyone. The jazz player was amazing as well. Great night on the water, stretched out and enjoying the beautiful views of Venice!”

240 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $96.79by Venezia Catamaran Cruises

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