Venice Boat Tours & Cruises
63 boat tours in Venice with the best guides costing from €9.5 🏆 More than 39286 reviews from real tourists, up-to-date schedule at august-september, 2025 year.
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4.9
1867 reviews
2-hour Small group Romantic Sunset Venetian Boat Tour
Climb aboard a typical Venetian boat and sail into the sunset.
Group
to 2 hrs
Tomorrow at 18:00
Sun, 24 Aug, 18:00
from€95
per person
4.7
1144 reviews
Half Day 2 Islands Boat Tour: Murano & Burano
We take you across the lagoon with a sightseeing boat, listen your multilingual guide on board and visit the two islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano and Burano.
Group
to 4 hrs 30 min
Mon, 25 Aug, 10:00
Mon, 25 Aug, 14:30
from€25
per person
Bestseller
4.8
2537 reviews
50-Minute Shared Gondola Ride with Live Guide
Explore Venice’s famous canals, marvel at iconic landmarks, and hear captivating stories brought to life by your expert guide.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 50 min
Tomorrow at 10:10
Tomorrow at 11:00
from€39
per person
Likely to sell out
4.8
1178 reviews
7-hour Guided Tour: Murano, Torcello including 2-hour Free Time in Burano
Discover islands of Burano, Murano and Torcello on a full-day excursion.
Group
to 7 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 10:15
Tomorrow at 10:45
from€35
from€33.25
per person
4.8
2394 reviews
Hidden Venice: Private 30-Minute Gondola Ride
Discover Venice’s hidden waterways on a private gondola ride, enjoying exclusive views and unique corners of the city.
Private
to 5 persons
to 30 min
Mon, 25 Aug, 10:00
Mon, 25 Aug, 11:00
from€140
per trip
Top-rated
4.9
1121 reviews
5-hour Murano Glass & Burano Lace: Guided Island Tour
Embark on a guided boat ride through the islands of Venice. Visit the islands of Murano and Burano and witness a fascinating glass-blowing demonstration, lace making, and quaint streets.
Group
4 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 10:30
Tomorrow at 14:00
€35.10
per person
4.7
2153 reviews
30-Minute Gondola Tour with optional Audio Guide
Enjoy a shared gondola ride through Venice's serene canals, with the choice to enhance your experience using an audio guide.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 45 min
Tomorrow at 10:10
Tomorrow at 11:00
from€38.95
from€37.78
per person
Unique Experience✨
4.8
918 reviews
6-hour Guided Vintage Boat Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello
Enjoy a pleasant boat tour to the charming islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello: an excursion in the heart of Venice lagoon admiring their beauty and history.
Group
to 6 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:30
Tomorrow at 10:00
from€39.60
per person
4.7
1178 reviews
Grand Canal Shared Gondola Ride (30 Min) with Venice stories
See Venice’s legendary landmarks from the Grand Canal on a shared gondola ride with your choice of live guide, mobile app, or silent sailing.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 50 min
Tomorrow at 10:10
Tomorrow at 11:00
from€33
from€31.35
per person
4.7
1110 reviews
Venetian Lagoon: Murano and Burano 4-hour Adventure
Discover the most beautiful parts of the Venetian Lagoon by Gondola from the islands of Murano and Burano. Learn the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way.
Group
to 4 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 10:00
Tomorrow at 10:30
from€30
per person
4.8
1908 reviews
Grand Canal Highlights: Private 30-Minute Gondola Tour
Experience Grand Canal in complete privacy, drifting past majestic palaces and world-famous landmarks at your leisure.
Private
to 5 persons
to 30 min
Tomorrow at 09:30
Tomorrow at 10:00
from€149
per trip
4.9
956 reviews
From Venice: Murano and Burano Private Tour with Transfer
Take a boat trip to Murano and Burano, the two most famous islands of Venice, and explore each place on private walking tours. Witness a glass-blower in action and see the colorful houses of Burano.
Private
to 10 persons
to 4 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 09:30
from€210
per person
🧵 Lace Museum
4.7
843 reviews
6-hour Murano & Burano Tour with Glass Factory and Lace Museum
Discover two of Venice’s most charming islands, with glass included and lace optional.
Group
to 6 hrs
Mon, 25 Aug, 10:45
Tue, 26 Aug, 10:45
from€30
per person
Hidden Gems✨
Discount 5%
4.7
1859 reviews
30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride across Smaller Canals
Glide through Venice’s quieter canals and discover a hidden side of the city, rich with charm, history, and timeless beauty.
Small group
to 5 persons
to 45 min
Tomorrow at 11:00
Tomorrow at 11:30
from€41
from€38.95
per person
Unique🪄
Discount 5%
4.7
1859 reviews
Unusual Walking Tour with 30-Minute Shared Gondola Ride
Take a one-of-a-kind walking tour and gondola ride through Venice’s remarkable neighborhoods for a truly unique experience.
Group
to 3 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:15
Tomorrow at 11:10
from€56.53
from€53.70
per person
4.8
1005 reviews
30-Minute to 2-hour Private Gondola Ride
Relax on a private gondola ride through Venice’s waterways, tailoring the experience by choosing how long you’d like to ride.
Private
to 5 persons
to 2 hrs
Sun, 24 Aug, 18:00
Mon, 25 Aug, 09:00
from€159
per trip
4.7
1991 reviews
2 hour Shared Gondola Ride & Historical Venice Walking Tour
Discover Venice’s history on a guided walking tour, then enjoy a shared gondola ride through the city’s famous canals.
Group
to 2 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 09:15
Tomorrow at 11:00
from€56.53
per person
4.9
711 reviews
Private Tour: 4-hour Murano, Burano with Hotel Pickup
Explore the Venetian islands of Murano and Burano on a private 4-hour tour of the Venice Lagoon by typical motorboat.
Private
8 persons
4 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:30
Tomorrow at 14:00
€420
per trip
4.8
749 reviews
40-Minute Shared Gondola Ride with Live Music and Dinner
Enjoy a Gondola serenade along the Grand Canal and a romantic dinner in a typical Venetian restaurant! The most elegant and exclusive way to live Venice in all its splendor!
Small group
10 persons
Tomorrow at 17:45
Tomorrow at 18:15
€133
per person
4.7
1310 reviews
6-hour Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Day Trip
Board a panoramic boat and discover the most famous islands of Venice. Stroll through Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands and enjoy an authentic glassblowing demonstration in Murano on this day trip.
Small group
5 persons
6 hrs
Tomorrow at 11:00
Sun, 24 Aug, 11:00
€30
per person
4.5
1140 reviews
1-hour Shared Boat Cruise: Discovering the Palazzos and Bridges of Venice
Enjoy a boat tour on the Grand Canal of Venice, where you will see the bustling Venetian waterfront and iconic historical landmarks like the luxurious Hotel Gritti, Ca' Pisani Moretta, and the ancient Rialto Bridge.
Small group
10 persons
1 hr
Tomorrow at 16:30
Tomorrow at 17:30
€45
per person
4.9
809 reviews
1 - 4 hours Private Group Boat Rental with Driver
Visit the islands on board our comfortable motorboat. Personalized route.
Choose the best duration and starting point for you.
Private
to 6 persons
to 4 hrs
Tomorrow at 16:00
Tomorrow at 17:00
from€338
per group
4.7
948 reviews
From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat
Set off from Venice and discover the islands of Murano and Burano on a small group day trip. Learn about traditional glassblowing and lacemaking and find out more about the history of the area.
Group
4 hrs
Tomorrow at 08:30
Tomorrow at 08:45
€49
per person
Likely to sell out
4.8
1637 reviews
4.5 or 7 hour Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit
Exploring the colorful houses of Burano and learn about the tradition of glass-making in Murano.
Group
to 7 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 10:15
Tomorrow at 10:45
from€30
per person
4.9
722 reviews
2.5 hour Historical Venice Walking Tour with a Gondola Ride
Perfect for photo opportunities, join an atmospheric combined tour to discover the historic buildings of Venice by foot and by gondola.
Group
2 hrs 30 min
Mon, 25 Aug, 09:00
Tue, 26 Aug, 09:00
€67
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Water Taxi from the Station to the City Center/Hotel
Travel in total comfort aboard a Private Water Taxi. Reach the center of Venice or your hotel, enjoying the beauty of the city as you cruise through its famous canals.
Private
6 persons
20 min
Tomorrow at 07:00
Tomorrow at 08:00
€235
per group
Bestseller
4.8
Guide rating
Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner
Embark on a candlelit dinner cruise through the Venetian Lagoon. Taste the chef's specialities and admire the views of San Marco Square from the water.
Group
3 hrs
Tomorrow at 20:00
Sun, 24 Aug, 20:00
€110
per person
4.7
790 reviews
Guided Tour of Burano Island
Visit the island of Burano on the only tour that’s dedicated specifically to this fascinating place in the Venice lagoon. Soak up the traditional atmosphere of the island, as a local guide tells you about its history. See lace being made by hand.
Group
1 hr
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€56
per person
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Mary W.
Excellent trip around the canals with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The electric boat is very good too. Highly recommended.
Daniela S.
A bit difficult to find the tour manager as several groups from different tour operators were at the same dock at the same time...
Sanchez
It's a great activity when you don't stay long in Venice. But as it is an activity that I really liked, if I come back, I will spend more time on each island because I find that an hour with everything there is to see. It goes way too fast.
Jerry W.
Our sunset gondola ride with on board singer and accordion player was nothing short of a dream come true. It met every expectation and checked off one of my bucket list items. Highly recommended if you have ever dreamed of having the true Venice experience.
Aviva
Our guide was extremely informative and made it very interesting
Sean –.
My fiancé took me here tonight for our anniversary dinner, it was incredible. From the moment I saw the ship, to the table, to the service and not to mention the food, music and final desert! Our first time in Venice, I would highly recommend coming to do this at night time. It’s undoubtably the most romantic experience. Thank you for such a great evening!
Hui-Kuo
The glass making tour on Murano was very interesting and we enjoyed it. The demonstration was pretty amazing! We saw many fantastic pieces in their showroom. The lace making on Burano was just okay. It was a 5-10 presentation and we wish there was more history about lace and what it is often used for. The island of Burano is very cute and quaint.
Anna
Good for getting a quick impression, but very little time (although the schedule was known when booking. We only noticed on Murano that we would have liked to have seen more of the island).
Maureen M.
Loved the extra time in beautiful Burano. Feel like me and my partner got good experience seeing both islands.
Mélanie
Very well organized. Despite the fact that it was raining, it was possible to enjoy each stage, guided tour and gondola ride. The guide, excellent.
Julio
A short and well-priced tour. It's worth it for those who don't want anything grand, but want to do this must-see tour in the city.
Emanuel W.
Great cruise a wonderful afternoon Very good value for money
Amelie W.
Boat trip along the Grand Canal in a small group of around 8 people! Very friendly guide, explains the essentials! It's worth it to get to know the city from another point of view!
Eugenio D.
This tour was very good, the guide took us through the backstreets, we did not touch any of the busy tourist parts. He explained the history and pointed out different areas Whitchurch you would not generally see. We all really enjoyed this tour, My husband mum and dad
Reeva C.
A lovely half day trip (4 hours) just enough time on the islands (just over an hour on each) to get some great photos and browse the shops. Glad we took this trip to visit such beautiful peaceful islands and get out of the city for a bit.
S
Our gondolier, Michael, was a delight. Very impressed with the smooth manoeuvering of his beautiful gondola. We were also treated to an impromptu song. Definitely recommend!
Alexande
The 2 island tour was good for us overall. The boat was nice and allweil organized. We would have enjoyed more time on each island, Murano and Burano, as we had only some 60 minutes available for us on each island. The glass blowing presentation was a disappointment. It only took some 15 minutes and I missed explanations and close up views.
Harry B.
Wonderful tour! Well organized, more than enough timing for the stop in the islands. The boat was clean and well heated, it was very comfortable inside despite the cold and wet day. The very good and prepared guide and also the very nice captain.
Eustosio D.
The glass blowing demo on Murano was enjoyable and the colourful houses on Burano were worth seeing. However, the time spent on the glass show room was too long, and we were only taken to that glass shop on Murano. It would be much better we could take a look at other places and visit other shops on the island.
Andrea
Selina was a very special guide. She was informative, patient, very good English and so attentive to us. The boat was great. We loved every minute. This trip helped us to understand and appreciate these islands and their importance to Venice.
Amico P.
It was a great tour. Wonderful value for money experience. Very well organized the information shared by the guide was very interesting, the time allowed in each town was more than enough
Montserrat
Our guide was awesome, the city was beautiful, couldn’t have been more pleased.
Ariane
The gondola tour was very relaxed. Unfortunately the tour was over after just 20 minutes
Mary W.
Excellent trip around the canals with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The electric boat is very good too. Highly recommended.
Daniela S.
A bit difficult to find the tour manager as several groups from different tour operators were at the same dock at the same time...
Sanchez
It's a great activity when you don't stay long in Venice. But as it is an activity that I really liked, if I come back, I will spend more time on each island because I find that an hour with everything there is to see. It goes way too fast.
Jerry W.
Our sunset gondola ride with on board singer and accordion player was nothing short of a dream come true. It met every expectation and checked off one of my bucket list items. Highly recommended if you have ever dreamed of having the true Venice experience.
Aviva
Our guide was extremely informative and made it very interesting
Sean –.
My fiancé took me here tonight for our anniversary dinner, it was incredible. From the moment I saw the ship, to the table, to the service and not to mention the food, music and final desert! Our first time in Venice, I would highly recommend coming to do this at night time. It’s undoubtably the most romantic experience. Thank you for such a great evening!
Hui-Kuo
The glass making tour on Murano was very interesting and we enjoyed it. The demonstration was pretty amazing! We saw many fantastic pieces in their showroom. The lace making on Burano was just okay. It was a 5-10 presentation and we wish there was more history about lace and what it is often used for. The island of Burano is very cute and quaint.
Anna
Good for getting a quick impression, but very little time (although the schedule was known when booking. We only noticed on Murano that we would have liked to have seen more of the island).
Maureen M.
Loved the extra time in beautiful Burano. Feel like me and my partner got good experience seeing both islands.
Mélanie
Very well organized. Despite the fact that it was raining, it was possible to enjoy each stage, guided tour and gondola ride. The guide, excellent.
Julio
A short and well-priced tour. It's worth it for those who don't want anything grand, but want to do this must-see tour in the city.
Emanuel W.
Great cruise a wonderful afternoon Very good value for money
Amelie W.
Boat trip along the Grand Canal in a small group of around 8 people! Very friendly guide, explains the essentials! It's worth it to get to know the city from another point of view!
Eugenio D.
This tour was very good, the guide took us through the backstreets, we did not touch any of the busy tourist parts. He explained the history and pointed out different areas Whitchurch you would not generally see. We all really enjoyed this tour, My husband mum and dad
Reeva C.
A lovely half day trip (4 hours) just enough time on the islands (just over an hour on each) to get some great photos and browse the shops. Glad we took this trip to visit such beautiful peaceful islands and get out of the city for a bit.
S
Our gondolier, Michael, was a delight. Very impressed with the smooth manoeuvering of his beautiful gondola. We were also treated to an impromptu song. Definitely recommend!
Alexande
The 2 island tour was good for us overall. The boat was nice and allweil organized. We would have enjoyed more time on each island, Murano and Burano, as we had only some 60 minutes available for us on each island. The glass blowing presentation was a disappointment. It only took some 15 minutes and I missed explanations and close up views.
Harry B.
Wonderful tour! Well organized, more than enough timing for the stop in the islands. The boat was clean and well heated, it was very comfortable inside despite the cold and wet day. The very good and prepared guide and also the very nice captain.
Eustosio D.
The glass blowing demo on Murano was enjoyable and the colourful houses on Burano were worth seeing. However, the time spent on the glass show room was too long, and we were only taken to that glass shop on Murano. It would be much better we could take a look at other places and visit other shops on the island.
Andrea
Selina was a very special guide. She was informative, patient, very good English and so attentive to us. The boat was great. We loved every minute. This trip helped us to understand and appreciate these islands and their importance to Venice.
Amico P.
It was a great tour. Wonderful value for money experience. Very well organized the information shared by the guide was very interesting, the time allowed in each town was more than enough
Montserrat
Our guide was awesome, the city was beautiful, couldn’t have been more pleased.
Ariane
The gondola tour was very relaxed. Unfortunately the tour was over after just 20 minutes
Mary W.
Excellent trip around the canals with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The electric boat is very good too. Highly recommended.
Daniela S.
A bit difficult to find the tour manager as several groups from different tour operators were at the same dock at the same time...
Sanchez
It's a great activity when you don't stay long in Venice. But as it is an activity that I really liked, if I come back, I will spend more time on each island because I find that an hour with everything there is to see. It goes way too fast.
Jerry W.
Our sunset gondola ride with on board singer and accordion player was nothing short of a dream come true. It met every expectation and checked off one of my bucket list items. Highly recommended if you have ever dreamed of having the true Venice experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best private boat tours in Venice?
The best private boat tours in Venice include a private gondola ride along the Grand Canal, a 3-hour private boat tour and walking tour of Murano Island, and a half-day lagoon trip to both Murano and Burano islands. These tours offer unique experiences and allow you to explore Venice's canals and nearby islands in a personalized and exclusive manner.
What is a Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner?
A Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner is a unique experience in Venice that combines a boat tour of the Venetian Lagoon with a dinner cruise on a historic galleon. This dinner cruise is an excellent way to experience the beauty of Venice from the water while enjoying a delicious meal. You will sail around the lagoon and see stunning views of the city, including St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, while enjoying a gourmet dinner on board the galleon. It's an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss during your visit to Venice.
What is a private excursion by motorboat to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello?
A private excursion by motorboat to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello is a popular tour in Venice that allows you to explore three of the city's most famous islands. The tour typically starts with a visit to Murano, which is famous for its glass-making tradition. Here, you'll have a chance to watch master glassblowers at work and visit shops selling beautiful glassware. Next, the tour will take you to Burano, a picturesque island known for its colorful houses and lace-making tradition. You'll have time to explore the island's charming streets and canals and perhaps even visit a lace-making workshop. Finally, the tour will take you to Torcello, the oldest of the three islands, which is home to a stunning Byzantine cathedral and other historic landmarks. A private excursion by motorboat allows you to see these islands at your own pace and enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide.