VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano from Venice with glass blowing, lace shopping, and time to wander each island.
Most Popular“We love the glass blowing and the tour of the glass factory! The whole trip was amazing, but this specifically stood out as a highlight for us.”
Small-group boat tour to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace demonstrations, plus private rides around the Venice Lagoon.
“Elena was great! Taught us a ton and made us feel so welcome. Murano Glass Factory Tour was informative. Burano is a fun and beautiful town.”
Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace streets, and lagoon views. 4–4.5 hours from Venice.
“Great option to visit both Murano and Burano at a good price.”
Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a guided walk through Venice backstreets, then a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride in a small group.
“Our guide never arrived. We called multiple times and received a voicemail. We messaged and got NO response. Several other tour guides passed us and we asked and they said we were at the right spot. We arrived at 1:40—the time was set for 1:45 for a 2 PM tour; we waited until 230. No…”
Private gondola cruise in Venice for up to 5. 30 minutes on the Grand Canal and quieter canals, with stunning day or night views.
“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 as we cruised under bridges on back canals in a…”
Small-group boat tour from Venice to Murano for glassblowing and Burano for lace-making, with time for colorful photos.
“Upon arrival at the dock in Murano there was an incident involving a gentleman. Flavia handled this extraordinary incident with such grace and professionalism! As a guide I can’t even imagine what must have been going through her head, however she tended to all of her guests to ensure everyone continued to enjoy their adventure!…”
Venice sunset from a luxury catamaran with live sax jazz and a true Venetian aperitivo of cicchetti plus one free spritz or prosecco.
“This was a last minute booking on our last day in Venice when it finally stopped raining—and boy was it the right way to wrap it all up! There’s not really a “guide” but the live jazz (and curated recorded music) was a great soundtrack for a sunset cruise. The aperitivo were good and appreciated…”
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.
“This was the worst experience that my family has had in Italy. The boat left without us, so it’s hard to rate the actual cruise portion. However, customer service was as bad as it gets. They told us to wait for them at a specific spot and then they didn’t show up. They then called…”
Venice Trilogy by Lagoon Boat bundles Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus optional Torcello ruins on a guided lagoon ride.
“To call this a guided tour is a stretch. Could not understand our guide. Visits felt rushed. Ended up leaving the tour as the same agenda could be accomplished with the water bus pass and more time on the islands. Would not recommend.”
Half-day private boat tour linking Murano glassblowing and Burano lace in colorful streets, with an English guide and lagoon views.
“Such a nice way to spend our last day around Venice since it was mostly time spent on the boat and less walking. It was a great way to see the islands from afar and learn about the history. Murano glass is beautiful and the colors of Burano are just as equal.”
Sunset over Venice’s lagoon on a traditional boat with half-bottle Prosecco, small groups, and local stories of Lido and San Giorgio.
“It was different than I expected, but pleasantly and surprisingly good. It was not a tour of the main canal, but of the Lagoon and surrounding islands and the area areas of Venice along the lagoon. Very nice.”
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.
“We got to the location from the coordinates from the booking. We did reach out to let them know we were at the pick up location. As the time got closer we asked if we were in the right place. After the time came and went, we were told the group was picked up. There…”
Cruise Venice’s hidden canals on a quiet electric boat from Fondamenta Ognisanti. Small group, helpful guide talk, memorable views.
“Unique way to see alot of Venice via canal. We enjoyed the guided tour but there was also plenty of time to just enjoy the scene”
Venice lagoon cruise to Murano glass, rainbow Burano, and Torcello with boat transport, a furnace demo, and time to wander.
“Great experience visiting these Venetian islands. Gaia was an excellent tour guide. Highly recommended.”
Venice sunset by catamaran with live tenor sax, prosecco or spritz, and aperitivo snacks. 90 minutes past Giudecca and Lido.
“Wonderful experience - the ciccheti was delicious, the jazz player was extremely talented and we were provided with blankets if cold. It started a little later than the advertised time but considering the above, I would still give it 5 stars.”
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