Customer reviews of tours in Venice

Did not feel it was worth the money. Gondolier talked on his mobile phone for almost the whole trip.

Everything went well! It may be necessary to describe the meeting point in more detail.

Although it was a bit difficult for us to get to the meeting point, there was a guide who later took us to the starting point. The gondolier was very friendly and entertained us with anecdotes and comments about Venice since the gondola was exclusively for the four of us.

Was worth the money for scenery. The gondolier didn’t speak but we didn’t pay for a tour guide on top but amazing views for photos and definitely worth a private gondola for that

Great experience, totally worth it to pay for the private experience, fast service, skip-the-line and easy to find. We were 4 and had a great moment on the almost 30 minutes ride.

We booked a private Gondola which departed at St Mark's square. We arrived, queued a few minutes at the ticket desk andvthen went straight onto our gondola. Venice was really busy and I'm glad we prebooked as all other gondolas were sold out! There were others in Venice, nearer the station, however they went down the unknown little side canals, whereas we wanted to see the sights around St Mark's square. It was an unforgettable, albeit expensive, experience!

We loved it, although Gitero Dimitri had a lot to do with it, which we found very enjoyable and friendly

I booked a gondola ride for Venice. It worked perfectly, presented the voucher by mobile phone the next day, got a ticket and got a great route description to the gondolas. It was beautiful and very easy.

Very good time on the gondola despite a cool climate. 35min ride, I highly recommend

It was very nice that we were able to schedule a ride in advance but if you are traveling to Venice at a slower time, I would just recommend finding a gondolier while you are walking around

The view is incredible. Th gondola itself was nice. The gentleman maneuvering the gondola was nice but did not speak much besides telling us his name. Next time I would opt for a gondola ride that specifically states conversation or music or at least pointing things out is included.

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

Beautiful ride, though I wish the gondolier shared a bit more history.

We had a very enjoyable gondola ride (one and only as newlyWeds) with our guide. Luckily the weather was perfect and the guide told us interesting facts about the different historically significant buildings along the canal as we passed them. The trip felt like the perfect amount of time for a short afternoon activity after we toured the Basilica and Palace all morning.

We passed by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection — amazing to see from the water!

Very well organized and relaxing. Just sit back and enjoy the scenery.

A peaceful and romantic way to experience Venice. The palaces looked stunning from the water.

We had a delightful ride with Diario. He was so proud of his family’s legacy and we were excited to hear the details of his fathers work. We rode in his family’s 32 year old gondola and he even pointed out his fathers home. It was fun to hear the gondoliers banter while riding the canal. It’s a very quick ride under the bridge of sighs and back again. Time flies when you’re having fun!

A lovely 30-minute escape from the crowds. Highly recommend for couples!

Private 30-minutes gondola ride was fantastic. Such a magical way to see Venice!

Tomaso was a great tour guide, sailing through the canals of Venice was a once in a lifetime experience. Not cheap but I would definitely recommend everyone do it Amazing!!

The walk was very nice. We liked that it was through small channels, because it is quieter. Our very friendly guide and he was talking about the environment at all times. We liked it a lot . We recommend it

The views from the canal are unlike anything else in Venice — truly unique.

It felt like stepping into a dream. A must-do for first-time visitors!

We like that it is off the beaten path. We went to the quiet part of Venice. We truly enjoyed the old buildings. Our gondolier expertly maneuvered the gondola. He shared little stories along the way. We did not expect him to do but we greatly appreciate it. He was very courteous and considerate. Unfortunately, we cant remember his name.

It was my dream and it didn’t disappoint! Jake was a great gondolier and chatted all the way! I paid for an hour and we did a mix of both the grand canal and the more peaceful canals which was brilliant! The weather was awful in the morning and they kindly delayed until the afternoon where it was beautiful sunshine! A truly memorable time on my birthday!

We didn't really sail in the small streets. Only between the taxi boats. There wasn't much to see on the route. In short, too much money for what it was. The only positive was the experience and a friendly man.

Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about Venice! An amazing private gondola ride! I wish it was 45-60 minutes for the price but overall we will only do this once and it was a great time.

Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about Venice! An amazing private gondola ride! I wish it was 45-60 minutes for the price but overall we will only do this once and it was a great time.

The gondola tour was good and nice to be in the quieter canals on the island. Boat was nice and guide was welcoming but didn’t tell us anything about the island while on the tour

Beatrice the guide was very informative and friendly. The gondola trip was excellent. Very relaxing and peaceful

The walking tour was excellent. We learned a lot about the city. The gondola ride was good but not very long and there was no live guide during the ride. It's something to check off the list at a very reasonable price.

My husband and I were not side by side and he did the whole route with his back to the step.

Very good for the price it is, opposite of maybe the 100€ that ask you the private gongoliers, here you get probably the same experience for not even half the price. Plus in the end you get VR tour of how was Venice back in the days for free, so what can you ask more for? I definitely recommend this tour.

The walking tour was excellent. We learned a lot about the city. The gondola ride was good but not very long and there was no live guide during the ride. It's something to check off the list at a very reasonable price.

The walking part leading up to the gondolas was interesting and fun, learned a lot about the city and the tradition of the gondola!! The only negative about the whole thing was that our guide got us to the gondolas and left all of our groups, they were running behind and it became a little chaotic and we had no advocate for our groups. Otherwise was fantastic!!!

The walking Tour with Rosela was amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable! Very detailed and kindly answered all our questions. Knowing the history of the city helps to enjoy it more as a tourist. Rosela was phenomenal! She spoke English. Definitely do the walking tour!

Awesome tour! I enjoyed discovering the real Venice and learning about the city's unique history. I recommend this tour!

We really appreciated the guide's explanations. The gondola ride was very good, as was the historical presentation of Venice using virtual glasses. We would have liked the Grand Canal tour at the end of the activity to be longer.

Michael the gondolier was amazing. Lots of knowledge and friendly.

We really enjoyed our gondola ride, the scenery, music and experience was amazing. a once in a life time opportunity. Our tour started with a walking tour of the city, then straight to our gondola ride. the gondaleers were amazing helping us into and out of the ride. we had some seniors with us, so it was really helpful. the love commentary was very helpful and informative. We enjoyed that very much. At the end of our tour, our tour guide gave us an option for a virtual tour of the city in the past. it was amazing, we would do that again and it was free (included in our price).

Enjoyed the tour and the beautiful scenery. I do wish it had been a little more of a guided tour.

Leo was an excellent host on the water taxi tour. He obviously has a passion for Venice and a good knowledge of the sites and history.

Great guide - great tour! Would highly recommend to get an overview of Venice.

It was a great opportunity to become acquainted with Venice and its landmarks. The guides were very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. If it is your first time in Venice, it is worth taking this tour.

The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of information about the sights of Venice. I would recommend this tour to anyone who visits Venice.

We thought that our mobile digital ticket was enough. It was not. We had to change it into a paperticket before boarding. That should not have been necesarry. The tour itself was fine. But a bit difficult to hear the guide speaking when we were sitting at the back.

worth the money.. on a lighter note, English with Italian accent was interesting.. :-)

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise through the canal with our guide (I wish I could remember her name)! It was a small group. We were able to come out in the front once we entered the Grand Canal. It was a very personable tour.

The guide was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of places of interest and some interesting facts. The sun was setting during the second half of the one hour trip which made it even more enjoyable. We were happy we saw all the famous landmarks so well worth the money

Great guide Elizabeth, and nice attitude as well as boat driver! Enjoyed the tour very much! Definitely recommend

The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The water taxi windows were filthy so it was very hard to enjoy the sights through those windows. That was really disappointing. My husband and son fell asleep inside the boat and my daughter and I enjoyed it while we were standing outside and able to see.

Very worthwhile. Had a very good English speaking guide on a 1 hour canal tour of Venice with a group of 5 people. Highly recommended!

If there is only time for one activity during your visit to Venice then make it a tour of the Grand Canal.

The journey was with strangers, as expected less than 30 minutes and mass processing

On the other hand too tight, we couldn't take pictures, too bad otherwise nice activity but the gondoliers were shouting at each other. For 120 euros it's a bit of a shame.

The gondolier was an incredible man, a real pleasure to have been able to enjoy Venice with him.

I liked it a lot, I was a little afraid when the sea was more open, but it all worked out lol

The gondola ride in Venice is not an activity, but an experience. A beautiful memory that you will always carry with you.

We chose not to take the audioguide just to enjoy the gondola ride better. And although we booked a tour in English we we're put in a French speaking group so we didn't understand a word of the tour on ground. So just in case take the audioguide! The gondola ride itself was lovely, definately worth the money .

It was a great experience. Venice is a place you should visit at least once in your life, and I recommend taking a gondola ride to enjoy the city. However, although the meeting place was easy to find, I was a little worried until the guide arrived because I didn't know where to go afterwards (thank goodness I waited at the ticket booth). It was a great experience, including that!

If you want a quick gondola ride and nothing else, this is the right one. Takes a little turn into the canals (not under the Rialto Bridge). 30 minutes and then it's done but that's what I wanted. Cheaper to buy on getyourride than on site depending on the currency so it was good.

Other than the fact it was raining heavily, the experience was perfect, definitely recommend!

Other than the fact it was raining heavily, the experience was perfect, definitely recommend!

Such a great experience and a really cost effective way to experience a gondola trip, highly recommend

Was a nice tour, but only a short distance across the Grand Canal, then turned into smaller alleys

Loved going down the canal in Venice. The history lesson was nice while you could here it! More so enjoyed the moment being in a Gondola.

Wife and I had a great time. Had a nice group and had a very knowledge tour guide, Ricardo I believe. Spoke multiple languages, was very personal, and a true Vanetian! The gondolier was funny and had a smooth ride. Would recommend!

Friendly, informative guides who give brief history of how Venice was built. You’ll learn how the Gondolas remain in the family and how the Gondoliers respect one another and work together to keep your ride safe and enjoyable. Highly recommend this Tour. Ezra, our Guide, was GREAT. Many thanks mille grazzi

Great atmosphere, Riccardo was a great guide which explained us the history of Venice und some fun facts.

It was a very nice experience. A must do in Venice. For private gondola rides you'll pay more than double the price for the same duration of time. (30mins). Instead you can share a gondola with max 5 people. You only get a guided audio video, no tour guide (we were told it was because of the weather, it was a rainy day). Which was a bit of a setback cause it is written in the description that you'll get a tour guide explaining some things to you for 20 min before the ride starts. Which did not happen. Although we were fortunate to get a very nice and friendly gondolier, who explained some things to us. Yet it is a bit hard though to keep up with the audio + the gondolier explaining things (not always coinciding with the audio) + trying to enjoy the view and taking pictures/videos). So in the end I think it would have been easier to have gotten a guide, it would have been more organised and I think we could've enjoyed it more.

I would have liked there to be 2 groups, French, then English. Too bad not to have received more info during the gondola ride. Our group's headphones weren't picking up the news towards the end on the Grand Canal.

Great to walk & hear about the city’s history. Windy conditions limit the gondola in the grand canal, which is a bummer. Great experience, worth it!

Very interesting tour. The explanation of the Grand canal due to problems with the radios is not clear, however resolved with the kindness of Claudia who made herself available to repeat it. Advised

Very nice gondola ride, appreciated commentary on board with our mobile.

The guided tour is a bit short, but it's not bad for the price combined with the gondola ride

It was absolutely stunning! Knowledgeable tour guide (only before the tour - no commentary during the ride) Gondolier was a great happy chap! Singing,talking to other Gondoliers which made the tour even more authentic. Go for it! Great experience.

We enjoyed the whole activity very much. My thirteen year old daughter loved it so much. This is truly value for money but we realised there could be other alternative routes that could be much exciting as this. Definitely recommend this

While being in Venice it would be unapropriate not to try gondola ride. It was nice experience however too expensive.

Great visit! The very nice gondolier! Well organized, I recommend

Very enjoyable gondola ride through narrow canals. This is a very popular activity and the whole area was full of queuing visitors and gondolas. Only 5 or 6 people per boat, but sharing with strangers in such a cramped area can be uncomfortable.

The gondola was amazing …. We met the guide who led us all the way to pick up the gondola … was very well organised … we went all down the side canals and ended up on the grand canal … which was amazing … would thoroughly recommend it … well worth the money.

Very good value for money. You get around 30 minutes on the gondola and go through the side streets and then into the main canal.

very good but the gondolier spent his time on the phone while others sang

Ride was about 15mins, could have been a bit longer. But a great way to see the inner channels and a must do in Venice!

Very well organised. Our guide was there to show us onto the Gondala. We had an 1/2 hour ride which was amazing as we travelled through narrow canals and under a number of bridges. Would certainly take the same trip again!

A good option for anyone who doesn't want to spend 80 euros on a gondola ride.

Easy to find meeting point, well organized. All in all a good thing.

Lovely ride on a beautiful boat in a beautiful city shame that the gondala man talked the whole time on his mobile phone it just seemed like yer get in my boat then get next sad as with out tourists they would have no income

Gift for my in-laws who loved it, everything was perfect Thank you

The visit took place at a pleasant pace with the guide Martina who speaks very good French, her explanations were clear, precise and very well documented. We had some difficulty finding a time slot for this visit, so we did it at the end of our stay. We think it is better to do it at the beginning of the stay to go back to already known places. The equipment provided to hear the guide well worked perfectly.

Had a lady she was amazing so polite answered questions news lots of the history absolutely brilliant the the gondolar ride was beautiful had a man with blue shades exquisite sailor thank you so much for the experience will be recommending thanks again

Nice experience on carnival day. We were able to enjoy streets without the crowdsupzr

Day 1 in the morning is great to get a first impression of the city.

We really enjoyed the 1 1/2 hour walking tour around Venice. Our guide was easy to understand (English speaking) and we saw and learned about places and architecture that we would have missed on our own. The starting point was St. Mark's Square so we hit all the highlights and more. Would definitely recommend.

Great walking tour. Only bad point was that the meeting point was wrong in the voucher and we had to make several phone calls to meet the guide. The meeting point was given for large groups and not for small, private groups. They meet at the Venice Tours office. As compensation, the tour went much longer than the planned 2 hours.

The tour was great! We walked (a lot!) and explored many roads, pontes and campos. The guide explained the History of the city and also the History behind the Monuments. We had almost 2 hours break before the gondola ride, and that was not expected. By the time we Started the gôndola ride, it was already very dark.

An essential visit to discover in 2h30 the main sites of Saint Mark's Square, and the architectural richness of the Cannaregio and Castello districts. A wealth of information to start your stay well before discovering for yourself!

Bcp liked we were only 5. Franscesco the guide was very interesting and nice. The tour is English. A QR code giving access to an app is given for comments in French. We did not use the app for the visit but for the rest of the stay because you have explanations of the main monuments of Venice including those that we do not see during the tour.

Long walk, lots of information. But OK. The gondola ride was also better than expected. There were 4 of us. We as a couple and two strangers with us. It was OK.

Experience to be recommended for those who want to wander around the city and learn many curiosities at the same time thanks to the presence of a guide. Right price/quality experience! Very kind and cordial. The only flaw: I booked the tour in Italian and during the tour the guide explained things in two languages: Italian/English. A lot of time is wasted that could be invested in more exhaustive questions or explanations.

We did the tour with the guide Francesco and it was great. It was important to him to reach each individual in the group with his explanations and he showed us beautiful corners far away from the tourist streets. The guided tour was in English and he has such a clear pronunciation that you don't need to be fluent in English to understand him. Of course, it also helped a bit that he accompanied the explanations with his sympathetic Italian manner. We learned a lot about the history of Venice that day and would always book a guided tour with Francesco. As a guide we give him 5 stars. Thank you Francesco :)

it's great with the serenade. the ride itself is extremely short. Roughly 20-25mins with a quick round from where you launch.

It started 10 m-minutes late, but there were also 10 minutes longer, sometimes you say two, sometimes four and sometimes six people in one gondola, more than ten gondolas went from the main canal to a side canal and then it went back there, the singers and the instrument players you could hear the gondola took turns so that everyone could enjoy it) was far away of course you couldn't bike that much so 50 percent music guarantee

I thought the trip was very good... it was quite bouncy and there was a long wait in the queue before boarding but the guys were brilliant at getting everyone on and off the boats. The trip itself wasn't very long, but the singer and the accordion were audible across all the gondolas and the journey through the grand canal followed by a number of smaller canals was very good. Everyone who heard the singing or accordion music was smiling and waving and even some danced by the side of the river - overall a very good vibe - feel good trip. Glad we did it.

This was fantastic and totally worth the money! My husband and I traveled to Rome, Florence and Venice in July 2018. We were on a budget and didn't want to bust the budget, so went with the "shared" gondola option and then splurged to have the serenade option. The experience was unforgettable and easily the best part of our whole trip! The singer and the man with the accordion had great chemistry and were constantly interacting w/ my husband and I. I thought the 20 mins sounded kinda short, but it ended up being the perfect amount of time. Do it at sunset around 7:30 if possible. Highly recommend this to all my family members and friends, it was simply enchanting and something my husband and I will never forget!

According to the ad we booked with this company as they offered 6 passengers. Fine only 5 but questioned.They were extremely rude and argued with us re our booking, paper vouchers and electronic proof of purchase. After an hour they realized we were not Leaving so put us in boats. 3 of us were with the musicians and had fun but the others couldn’t hear the music well as the gondolier was on his cell the whole time. Our gondolier was yelling at us when we were getting out. Take your chances

A truly worthwhile experience! Magnificent serenade with a very friendly singer and guitarist!

Luckily we were in the same boat as the musicians and it was the best part of our Italy trip

I had seen a gondola with a singer a few days earlier and was very impressed with the performance. Now I was lucky that exactly this singer sang on our gondola ride. Thank you, it was beautiful

This is very nice activity! Man in gondola is very fun! I recommend you to experience this touar! Sharing a gondra is very fun because you can meet new friends on gondra!

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience . Especially the serenade . He had an amazing voice , we were very impressed with him . Shane he didn’t stop , we wanted to speak to him . But managed to tip him

Wonderful experience, super easy to find the meeting point and very helpful gondolier! Highly recommend!

the activity was as expected. the boatman spoke a little about the sights and kept quiet most of the time which is my preference.

Must have experience when in Venice! Short and sweet 30 mins ride just for the experience

It was nice to have a reservation and not have wait. Nice tour of the canals.

Lovey experience that you can’t miss out in Venice. Having a private gondola was very much worth it, and going in the early morning gave us a much better experience. A shout out to the great captain of the gondola we had, very engaging and friendly!

The path between the internal streets is very suggestive, sufficient distance on the Grand Canal.

Quick quick tour But glad that the gentleman explained to us the academy in French this is nice

Very kind gondolier, very nice the 'manager' of the voucher acceptance. Having booked online I thought I would save some money and not spend 40 euros more. I hope that at least part of these 40 euros will remain with the gondolier and the 'manager' because they are truly extremely available

Excellent private gondola ride. A bit expensive for 30 minutes despite everything ... but good to do

The guy was very friendly and polite and guided us through the ride

Our gondolier was friendly, talkative, and helpful. It was a great experience.

A very pleasant walk with very interesting explanations of the history of Venice! This gondola company is very serious and not “tourist trap”. Our gondolier was wonderful. I 100% recommend this experience!

I really enjoyed the event! First, there was a short city tour with a guide, then you get into a gondola with a group of four people, and at the end, there’s a small 3D tour of Venice.

Everything was fine. The guide was super friendly and the experience was wonderful.

Unfortunately we couldn’t hear the lovely guide whilst we were travelling back down the Grand Canal…the reception was poor…but it didn’t spoil our overall enjoyment of the tour….and the guide was a joy.

Francesca Gin was an excellent guide, she was very experienced and told us everything we needed to know about Venice. Definitely recommended! This is a must do when you’re here in Venice!

Very enjoyable relaxing morning ride on the canal. I strongly recommend doing it earlier in the day where there is less traffic and the main sound you hear is of the oar in the water.

The guide was excellent. He gave us lots of information about the history of Venice. My only gripe would be to say he walked very fast and some people struggled to keep up with his. Perhaps this needs to be taken into account. The Gondola ride was beautiful. Very relaxing but it could have been even better had the Gondolier even so much as made eye contact with us. Had he been just a little bit cordial we would have given him a tip. That is not the fault of the guide or the tour company so overall this was a good activity

The gondola ride was amazing. Emma was really helpful with her insights on the history of Venice. The entire activity was conducted professionally

Nice relaxing gondola.ride, the when.process was very smooth, even my teenagers enjoyed it.

Gondola ride was very relaxing - could have travelled in it all day!

Fantastic trip, really enjoyed the narrow street canals into the Grand Canal. Bit extra time would have been great though but defo worth the money

Gondola ride was very relaxing - could have travelled in it all day!

Really interesting well organised and well informed tour guides i massively recommend if you’re new to venice

Enjoyable little gondola ride. The guide is very welcoming and the organization is very well thought out.

Overall very good. A bit chaotic when the guide was trying to organise a group of about 50 people onto the gondolas though.

We thought that we would have the gondola to ourselves, but we shared it with another couple, which wasn't a big deal. But the other couple rushed into the gondola to grab the nice seats closer to the gondolier, so we weren't able to take any pics there. Overall though, I would recommend, but just know that you'll be sharing the gondola ride with up to 5 people max.

It was very nice, but very short and we couldn't sit next to each other, which I found very unfortunate

You can't see Venice without gondolas. Gondola ride is an absolute must, unbelievable how they push the long boat through the canals with those sticks, without hitting anything. It's a pity that the gondolier didn't tell much and certainly didn't sing O sole mio. A little more enthusiasm there would have been great. And the chance to take a photo with your partner as you board

Beautiful scenery, just a little short compared to the expected time

Ist eigentlich super und sehr cool, nur dauert es 20 Minuten statt die angekündigten 30 und dafür ein bisschen teuer pro Nase. Lohnt sich aber anyway.

Easy to find place, the guide takes us to the gondola. There are a lot of people, you have to arrive early. Quite short gondola ride without any explanation about Venice.

Mattia our very welcoming gondolier. Organized well with meeting point

It was spectacular! The rowers maneuvered very skillfully through the small lagoons. The trip on the Canale Grande was also spectacular.

A really lovely experience going up the tiny canals and seeing all the little nooks and crannies of Venice. So very unique. Wonderful!!

An activity to complete your experience in Venice. Not to be missed. You will not regret it.

Guide was excellent but gondola was said to be half hour but was only 20mins if that!, all seemed rushed.

What an absolutely incredible experience! Our tour guide was fantastic—so full of energy and humor, really making the adventure unforgettable. The engagement with everyone made it even more special. It was not only informative but also super interesting! This is definitely a must-do that you won’t want to miss!

A nice short orientation to a small section of Venice. The pace is fast with the guide walking a talking. Loved the history and the details about how people manage to live in the city especially when it rains!

The walking tour was great and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The area was extremely busy as it was Carnevale, but still very enjoyable. Would recommend.

Guides provided clear instructions about the tour. There was no complications with getting to tour location.

Really informative guide with interesting facts. Small group in a busy environment but helped by the Bluetooth communication. Frederica was knowledgeable and passionate about her city.

This was a fun walking tour of Venice. The streets can be like a maze, so it was helpful to have a guide. Our guide (I forget his name) was very funny and personable. Very dry sense of humor, which I loved. And the gondola tour is fun. It’s something that you kinda just have to do while in Venice.

Definitely must do as we learnt so much about the history of Venice and got to see snippets of this incredible labyrinthine that only a local would know! Our guide, Fredericka, was wonderful'

We took this tour to see things other than Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s since we would be seeing those on another tour. And that is what the tour was - small backstreets with stops at interesting attractions with informed commentary from our guide. My only complaint is the audio device has poor sound quality which made it hard to understand the guide. It was better to not use it and stand near the guide whenever possible.

Wonderful walking tour through San Marco area of Venice. We loved learning the history of this neighborhood.

Th rotator was excellent. Engaging funny and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our walk around Venice The gondola ride was great too. Shared the trip with a lovely Dutch couple.

Francesca was very informative and I learned a lot about the history of Venice. We loved the Gondala ride our Gondalier was Phenomenal. I would highly recommend this walking tour and Gondala ride

A beautiful and peaceful experience — gliding past the old palaces felt like stepping into a painting.

This ride made me feel like a true Venetian noble. Absolutely magical!

It felt special and personal. Seeing the city from the water gave it a whole new perspective.

A must-do in Venice. The movements of the gondola on the water are so calming.

Romantic and timeless. Perfect for couples or solo travelers who want to soak up the atmosphere.

The gondoliers were so friendly! Their jokes and songs added real charm to the ride.

A relaxing way to see the Grand Canal — no need to walk or worry about directions.

We loved watching the gondoliers interact — it added a real local flavor to the trip.

It was enjoyable, though quite short for the price. Still, a classic Venice experience.

Nice views and smooth ride, but I wish there had been some historical explanation or audio guide.

It was very good. The guide was there to answer any question and made it easy for us to know what to look for and where in the islands. My only advice to tourists who are not very interested in historical places to take the Murano and Burano without Torcello tours. Torcello is beautiful, and has it's own valuable attractions but different than what you find in Murano and Burano and not that family friendly. All together, it was a wonderful experience and I admire the punctuality of the tour including the transportation.

A bit difficult to find the tour manager as several groups from different tour operators were at the same dock at the same time...

Excellent boat and heated, friendly and adequate guide available. Beautiful demonstration in Murano, Beautiful Burano, Torcello to see. For the small difference in price, the tour of the three islands is always convenient since it offers more time to visit Burano than it deserves.

Was a beautiful trip! Well worth the money! 3 beautiful islands and a great host who spoke I think up to 5-6 languages! Murano glass experience was amazing! Little tip! Walk out of the shop at the end of the tour and go to the local’s shops, literally 2/3 of what the factory tour is charging! Burano is beautiful! Make sure to visit Bepi’s house and try their biscuits. Torcello is so peaceful and pretty! Also the bell tower you can climb for €5 each! We didn’t realise that until we got there! The sights were gorgeous!

Everything went well from departure to return and our guide was great. A very good guide who has a very good command of the history of these islands and who manages to switch between English, French and Italian. He was great, we loved our excursion.

it was perfect! the times on each island were sufficient. only downside, the guide on the way back was not the same...very strange way of speaking and we didn't understand anything. the 3 islands are superb with a favorite for Burano and its colors! You have to climb to the top of the Torcello campanile, the view is magnificent

We had an amazing day, so glad that we booked this trip. Great value for money. Murano and Burano were brilliant, there was less to see on Torecello but glad we booked it as we had longer at Burano than those who had just booked the Murano & Burano trip. Watching the glass making in Murano was really interesting too.

The pier was very easy to find as the instructions are so clear. The guides were great, not a lot of information but it was also nice to just sit and enjoy the views from the boat. Murano was great, if you want to shop, there are plenty more glass shops in the town, and it’s much nicer shopping outside. Burano was great and allowed enough free time to have a leisurely lunch and see most of the town. Torcello was beautiful, not as interesting as the others and fewer food options. The only toilet was a paid one. The tour was the perfect pace for the day, a good mix of structure and free time. Between each island was about a 30 min trip, allowing time to rest your legs and and hour back to the main island to rest before walking home. Great tour and highly recommend.

Murano part was spoiled by being captive in one shop and factory. We would have liked time to walk to all the shops, so the stop should have been another 1/2 hour longer. Technically one could have left the shop but there was no time, and you had to come through the shop again to get back to the boat. The other two islands were superb stops, and perfect as they occurred. Fifteen more minutes on Torello would have been icing on the cake.

Torcello seemed like a waste of time, the other 2 islands were gorgeous. The boat ride was beautiful.

The tour was a lot of fun, our guide Julia was well versed and really gave us a lot of information and backstory of the locations we visited. The island were absolutely beautiful and the ride to each place was really comfortable too. Overall great experience and would definitely recommend to everyone that thinks of doing this tour!

You see the three islands and they leave you time to explore them, personally I didn't pay much attention to the explanations on the boat but I really liked the boat, we left on time and came back sooner because the last island of the three didn't have much to see, something that I appreciate.

The best and most beautiful tour we did in Venice. It was very nice to see a lot more and something outside of Venice. The guide spoke English, but you could understand everything very well.

Amazing, friendly guide who was good fun and told us some really interesting things about Venice lovely people who joined us on the boat! Was a definite must, rounded our trip off perfectly to get away from the busy city and people and soak it all in with a few glasses of Prosecco.

Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. We saw parts of Venice and the islands we had never seen before. Very informative and enjoyable. The boat was great plus proseco and soft drinks. Don't miss this. It is well worth it.

The sight of the boat when arriving was a little disappointing, another idea at the start, according to the photo of the very selling site. But our skyper swept this negative note. Thank you to him for his energy, his passion for the place and his history

A great welcome from our guide Thomas who really amused us with in addition really lots of interesting details. A Venice seen differently. I, who am not very good at English, understood our guide quite easily, who spoke very well and softly enough.

My family and I had the great pleasure of being guided by Tomosa on his classic Venetian styled boat. Honestly, it wasn’t the boat, the possible sunset, or anything else that made the trip it was Tomosa. Hands down an exceptionally smart, humorous, and well spoken skipper. My husband and I enjoyed his stories and wit so much that we almost had to be reminded to take pictures. He was organized by explaining to us what we were doing, where we were going and when we would do certain things. I found him to be considerate of our elderly group member to ensure she made it into the boat safely. We just had such a great time with him and learning some of Venice’s history. My husband and I love naval history and seeing Venice from this perspective was so much fun. We drank Prosecco, the whole bottle. I would highly recommend take a cruise with him, sunset, no sunset… it’s still an absolute blast to talk to him and hear all the wonderful historical stories.

Tomaso was simply brilliant and the tour to the different islands when the sun sets was a highlight of our Venice trip

Thomaso was an excellent guide. He was so stressed as 3 of our party were late & he was so apologetic, we ended up leaving after waiting 15 minutes for these people who said they were 5 minutes away. Apart from that, which was down to those people who have no problem making others wait, it was one of our best experiences during our stay. Thomaso was good fun, so knowledgable & shouldn’t do enough for us. We would highly recommend this trip. Our photos are amazing. We met a lovely German family & a great guy from New York on the trip. The Prosecco was really good quality too.

The boat trip around the islands was a great experience. Our skipper and guide Tomaso introduced us to the history and numerous interesting facts of Venice in a very entertaining way. The prosecco (of which there was plenty) was the icing on the cake. The duration of the trip was also appropriate.

A wonderful moment with Tommaso full of humor and exciting with his tasty anecdotes.

Great tour with our guide Tomaso. Lots of exciting information. Thank you for the wonderful time.

Beautiful ride, very nice guide and precise in the stories, wonderful day it's worth it! All accompanied by good prosecco

Loved the freedom to choose where to go. We even stopped on a tiny island with no other tourists!

The motorboat was super comfortable, and the aperitif with local wine made it feel luxurious!

A perfect way to escape the crowds and see the quiet beauty of the Venetian lagoon.

Beautiful! I had never had an experience like this! The provider's customer service provided me with more options on the route than I could have chosen; I relied on them and I did not go wrong! I am happy to have chosen this activity, a really well spent hour! I add that even the captain of the beautiful boat was super nice and helpful!

Sunset over the lagoon was absolutely breathtaking. Great for couples or small groups.

The flexibility made a huge difference — we planned our own route and skipped the crowded spots.

Our guide was knowledgeable and kind — we learned a lot without it feeling like a lecture.

It was peaceful and scenic, but I expected a bit more interaction or storytelling.

We saw places we never would’ve reached on a regular tour. Totally worth it!

A very relaxing ride. I mostly just sat back and enjoyed the views — exactly what I needed.

Nice tour, but a bit pricey for the short time we spent on the water.

"The gondola ride offered a classic Venice experience, but the advertised commentary was underwhelming. Aside from a quick guide provided before boarding, there wasn’t much information or insight during the ride itself. It felt more like a tourist novelty than an informative experience. That said, considering the cost compared to other gondola rides, it wasn’t too bad. Just don’t go in expecting detailed commentary or a deeper understanding of Venice’s history. It’s more about soaking in the atmosphere than learning about the city."

Attentive and kind staff! The virtual Reality/3D tour was actually quite nice! The staff went above and beyond to help With a connection issue-- very kind. Gondola driver was superb.

This was more than a gondola ride. Prior to boat we viewed a virtual reality history of Venice, not too long tho. Very informative. Gondola ride was all thru the "streets" of Venice rather than boating around the grand canal. Highly recommend. A little hard to find meeting point. Seems most are written by locals who know the city but extremely difficult for 1st time tourist. I suggest meeting at nearest vaporetto (water taxi) spot since majority must use that to get to tour. We missed another tour because we couldn't find it in time.

This was a good experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable and we were organised well into groups. The only downside I thought was the commentary could’ve continued throughout the Canal cruise.

Great experience when in Venice. As you’re walking to gondola they give you a small overview of the city and the sites that you pass. Once on gondola there is some pointing out of things in the canals. It was fun!

We had very good experience visiting Murano and Burano. Guide - Eva was great in explaining all the things very well. Definitely recommend this tour option.

Meet up place was a little hard to find but doable. There was no waiting we had a time and they went by that(GREAT). The guide was great ,he was talkative, and had good sense of humor.. Never thought I would like But I would do it again.

People working for this tour were very helpful and nice. But as for the expectation, it's not what I expected. We wore devices for Spanish touring while on the boat and no one shared history while on the boat. Only reason am giving a 4 star was because the staff not the experience.

This is ok if you don't mind a quick 30 min trip on a gondola, with other people, but it's only 90 euro for a private trip when there Split into 3 parts, a walk and talk (5 mins) to gondola, 30 min gondola and 5 min VR experience (which was really good)

I'm 60 and I wish I knew there was a walking tour- I just wanted to do the gondola ride. Not many people were listening and basically a rapid walk to the gondolas. BUT the experience on gondola was perfect. And the ride was perfect. I wish we could have been o. The gran canal longer...but it was a set route. So yes goal accomplished!

Only complaint is that I wish we just met where you got on the Gondola and didn't have to walk over there. Other than that the actual gondola ride was great.

Great value and a must do if you're in Venice for the first time. The Gondola ride comes with 5-10 minutes of commentary on the history of Venice prior to the ride. The ride is shared, meaning you will be on the Gondola with other people. After the ride, there is an optional VR experience that details some more history in a very cool VR video seen with a VR headset in which the history is shown to you visually as well as auditory.

We walked along the narrow streets and admired the work of the craftswomen who create lace products. We spent more time on the island of Burano enjoying its charm.

It was a great way to see the culture and history of Venice and the surrounding islands. The glass demo was interesting and a must . The coloured houses in Burano are eye-catching and the story behind them light hearted. With quaint restaurants, for a light bite and a glass of wine. Spent approximately an hour and half at each location.

The excursion to the lagoon gave us the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. The boat ride through nature was breathtaking, and a stop on the island of Murano allowed us to see the glass making process and learn about the art of glassblowing.

Very nice demonstration at Murano glass factory , but that's it, no factory tour, only the shop. Beautiful experience exploring Burano. Rather sad at depopulated Torcello Island.

The educational visit on the manual processing of glass in artisan ovens is interesting. But I don't understand why the shop is induced in internal shops with very high prices, even in the shops in the internal square of the town. The paradox is that in the bazaars along the route to Venice in the Rialto bridge area, the prices of Murano glasses, identical to those we bought on the island, are 3 euros lower per piece. One out of five would come free. What a disappointment!!! Interessante la visita didattica sulla lavorazione manuale del vetro nei forni artigianali. Però non capisco perché viene indotto lo shop in negozi interni con dei prezzi altissimi, anche nelle botteghe della piazza interna del paese. Il paradosso è che nei bazar lungo il percorso di arrivo a Venezia zona ponte Rialto , i prezzi dei bicchieri di Murano, identici a quelli che abbiamo comprato sull'isola, sono inferiori di 3 euro a pezzo. Ne sarebbe venuto uno gratis su cinque. Che delusione!!!

Perfect tour for us .. the right combination of guided information and free time. Highlight was Burano, would go back to explore more.

The information given by the multilingual guide was clear and interesting to know. The islands are a must see, Burano being the most picturesque with its brightly colored houses. The boat ride is comfortable. The free time granted on site allows you to wander the alleys while admiring the very nicely stocked local shops.

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

The first 2 islands were very nice, the last one was not much (a church on an island) There were also people who did the 2 islands tour, I would recommend that to people. A visit to the glass museum is an absolute must as far as I am concerned, but I have not seen a tour in a glass factory (they must mean the museum, but you can visit it at your own expense and opportunity)

The guide was amazing and narrated everything in 5 languages all day! The weather was not great--rainy and cold--but that could not be helped. I understand that we were trying to take in a lot of sights in one day, but it did at times feel very rushed.

The best €25 I ever spent! Amazing day trip to 3 gorgeous little villages! Perfect amount of free time in each place, the day flies in! Like other people have said, don't buy anything in the glass factory, things are much cheaper in the shops. Really nice big boat, with an option to sit inside or outside.

Really nice excursion to visit Murano and Burano ! The guide Andreas is perfect, he can speak lots of languages. Really practical to be able to board and get off at Santa Lucia or Saint Marco. We also visited Torcello, but I think it isn't worth the detour. The time we could spend in Murano and Burano was not enough, it would be better to skip Torcello and lengthen the time in Murano and Burano. Burano is the best spot for gorgeous photos !