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Fiona_B, Oct 2026
Definitely would recommend if you want a peaceful and calm boat trip.
Well worth booking, a small group was perfect. The boat was smooth and peaceful, slowly meandering through little canals and then through the Grand Canal was special. We took the 4pm trip in October which meant we managed to get the sunset over St Mark's Square with beautiful photos. Felt very safe in the boat with an expert guide. Would definitely recommend.
Heather_G, Oct 2026
Comfortable and scenic
Wonderful experience seeing Venice from the water. Our guide was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the history of Venice and entertain all of our questions. The boat was very comfortable and we liked how quiet the boat was to be able to hear life bustling around Venice. Thank you!
matt_c, Oct 2026
DOGE Palace/Basilica/Gondola Ride
The tour operator was very professional and efficient. The pre tour communication was very good also. Our tour guide for the Doge Palace and Basilica was Sarah and she was excellent! The ear pieces that we used to hear her were ok. She ushered us into the buildings so we didnt have to wait in line and her knowledge of the history was great. She is a native Venetian so she has a lot of background knowledge. A lot of walking especially at the Doge. The restroom facilities were scarce. The Gondola ride is part of the Venetian tourist experience. Pre tour, the Gondola tour operator gives you a presentation using virtual reality headsets. It was in a small dark room with 8 other people in it. I didnt like this portion of the tour as the room was hot and the head sets needed to be held to your head. The Goldola ride was nice. The boat itself was a work of art. You got to see the buildings in Venice at water level with gives you a better understanding of their infrastructure and appreciate how the town was built. The tour lasted about 5 hours and is well worth taking..
veroniquep544, Oct 2026
Gondola tour, calm and virtual reality
Perfect pickup and execution, with no downtime.
I really enjoyed the few minutes before the gondola tour: we were invited to a virtual reality experience, immersed in the history of gondolas and gondoliers.
I recommend this activity and give 5* to the guide!
fara1, Oct 2026
Exceptional private tour experience!
Our guide, Soroush, is incredibly knowledgeable on the history on Venice. We learned many interesting facts. The gondola ride was a wonderful, memorable finish. Highly recommend opting for a private guide, ad it also gives you an opportunity to ask as many questions you want.
Christopher_A, Oct 2026
Well worth every penny.
We had a wonderful tour we had with Mrs Eleonora who was super friendly and shared so much knowledge we all had a terrific time and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a tour of Murano.
I cannot say enough about Mrs Eleonora who was terrific! Kudos to!!!!!
tgilbert11, Sep 2026
This was an excellent...
This was an EXCELLENT tour! Luca met us right at our hotel and took great care of us all afternoon. He shared that he comes from a glass working family and was so knowledgeable about the process and the history of both Murano and Burano. The glass blowing was so impressive and absolutely worth the trip. Luca gave us a some local recommendations for dinner which were also excellent. Highly recommend this experience!
JOSEPH_M, Aug 2026
Fun Tour seeing Venice by the Bay!!
The boat tour was a very good value. Andrew was very knowledgeable about the history of the various sites. He was personable fun to be with especially as the Proseco flowed.
I would suggest you take a private water taxi and not a public one and give yourself extra time. Make sure your meeting place is understood by both parties.
Overall our group of six was very well pleased with our experience. I’d recommend this tour and the company that provides it
alexmorenogc, Aug 2026
Ilaria was a great guide
We enjoyed a tour in Spanish with Ilaria, who guided us through the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. She provided us with precise and valuable information for each visit. Her command of Spanish, being Venetian, demonstrates her professionalism.
Michael_C, Aug 2026
Absolutely amazing! A must do!
Nico was an amazing guide! We had such a wonderful time learning about Venetian history and taking in the scenery. The boat was beautiful and brand new, and the whole experience was amazing! To end it off, Nico took a map and marked up all out his favorite places for us to try! We are only here for a few days on our honeymoon, so this was so helpful for us to maximize our time here! Thank you so much, Nico!!!
Paul_L, Jul 2026
A wonderful tour
This was a wonderful tour. I felt we got to see the main highlights of Venice but also got to see places tourists don't typically see. The captain was polite, on time, very knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. The boat was also very comfortable. I highly recommend this tour. It truly was the highlight of our trip to Venice and my kids aged 12 and 9 agreed.
Climber61490905517, Mar 2026
Walk in Murano
Superb experience on the island of Murano and its pretty colorful houses, in addition to visiting the island and the glass wind tunnel, we had taken the option to discover local specialties (cichettis, white wine), it was very pleasant as a walk. Thanks, Carlota.
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