Venice by Private Boat: Hidden Canals & Lagoon Sights

Emiliano provided a wonderful Enchanted Islands tour, and it was the perfect way to see them all on our first trip to Venice! Communication was fantastic and the meeting point was easy to find. On Murano, we enjoyed a special glass blowing experience at the Original Murano Glass factory, set up especially by our guide. It rained on Burano, and Emiliano was fully prepared for us with umbrellas, jackets and blankets. Highly recommend this tour and the wonderful Emiliano to all!

My husband and I had an amazing experience on our boat tour through Venice with Emiliano. From start to finish, it felt like a truly personal and memorable way to see the city. Emiliano was a fantastic guide—warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely funny with a great sense of humor. He took us through both the quiet canals and the iconic Grand Canal, pointing out beautiful historic buildings and sharing interesting stories, including who lives where and the history behind many of the landmarks. We also enjoyed delicious wine and snacks during the ride, which made the experience even more special. The boat itself was beautiful—new, clean, very well-kept, and incredibly comfortable. You could tell Emiliano takes pride in what he does, both in how he treats his guests and in how he maintains his boat. We can’t recommend this tour enough. It was a highlight of our trip and the perfect way to experience Venice from the water. We wish Emi the best!

This experience is simply amazing and far beyond our expectations. The boat was comfortable and Emiliano was very informative throughout. The trip was a visit to the lagoons and areas of the Grande Canal that we had never seen. It was relaxing, intriguing and gave an opportunity to see a different aspect to Venice. The whole experience, including the bottle of wine, has formed a memory we will always treasure- thank you.

I had the pleasure of taking a boat ride in Venice really unforgettable. The experience was impeccably organized: the comfortable and well-kept boat, the relaxing atmosphere and the views of the city simply spectacular. Sailing between the canals and the lagoon offers a unique point of view, away from the crowds and with all the authentic charm of Venice. The commander Emiliano was friendly, helpful and very prepared, enriching the trip with stories and curiosities about the city. An experience that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to discover Venice in a more intimate and suggestive way. Definitely to be repeated!

Emi is an amazing host, he knows the waterways extremely well and provided us with area history. He was courteous and professional, we spent 3 hours on the tour and he dropped us off close to our hotel, he is a great guy to tour with, we will do this again on our next trip!

AMAZING! We booked the sunrise tour, and it was truly unforgettable. Emiliano was phenomenal, so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the city. As we cruised through the canals and across the lagoon, we saw not only the iconic views but also hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. Watching the sun rise over the water with tea and snacks on board was such a peaceful and beautiful experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a magical start to their day in Venice!

This tour was the best part of our visit to Venice. The guide was very knowledgeable and took us to parts of Venice you would not normally see. Highly recommended!!

This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on! Andrea was absolutely amazing! I would highly recommend this tour!

Great experience! Emiliano made us discover wonderful corners of the Venice lagoon. His experienced guide and his wonderful boat allowed us to live a really pleasant time with the family. Experience that we highly recommend!

If you’re headed to Venice this is the tour you need! I typically don’t write reviews but this was a fantastic experience. Emiliano was flexible with the booking time and the meeting location was easy to find. He offered commentary as we moved through the tour about historical information and we got the chance to see the inter-workings of Venice by visiting non-tourist areas and less travelled canals. We loved the intimacy of the tour with a limited number of participants onboard. This was an awesome tour with the opportunity for amazing pictures. He went out of his way to take us to some cool places and made us feel comfortable. He was easy to communicate with and approach with questions. I would take this tour again. Skip the gondola ride and make sure this is on your “to-do” list.