Top Venice Water Tours - page 3

Full-Day Venice to Padua Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Venice Gondola Ride: 30-Minute Classic Canal Experience

30 minutesFree Cancellation

We start in Torcello, founded by Romans escaping from Barbarian. Guests will climb the old Roman watchtower and discover the very origins of Venetian civilization, today preserved by only a handful of residents in a timeless and peaceful setting. The tour then continues to Burano, the island of fishermen and lace makers. Here you will visit a traditional lace workshop to see how this millennial art is still produced by hand. After exploring the colorful streets, guests may choose to enjoy a 1h seafood lunch on the island or spend this "free time" shopping at their own pace. Finally, we reach Murano, world-famous for its glass tradition dating back to Roman times. During the visit to a glass factory, you'll watch glass master create extraordinary handmade crystal pieces! At the end of the tour, we suggest staying in Murano for shopping in the "Glass Master street" for an independent exploration, as all guests will already have a full-day 24h public transportation "Vaporetto" ticket.

The gems of the lagoon. Torcello Burano Murano with a real local!

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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For centuries, Murano was Europe’s capital of luxury glass, and today this beautiful island preserves those prestige traditions. Discover it in style on this small-group tour, which includes a water taxi to and from the starting point. Your expert host will introduce the island and share its history, as well as escorting you to a factory to watch a glassblowing demonstration. The tour is available in English, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Murano Glassblowing Tour: Boat Ride & Factory Visit

Murano Glassblowing Tour: Boat Ride & Factory Visit

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get to the famed glassblowing island of Murano while avoiding the crowds on a one-way private water taxi transfer. Have a chance to explore a 7th–century cathedral in Murano's historical center before visiting a glass factory. Here, you can learn about the skill required to blow glass by watching a demonstration, and you can also peruse showrooms and take advantage of discounts on glassware.

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere! Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the enchanting islands of the Venetian Lagoon on this half-day group tour to Murano and Burano. Glide past Venice's skyline, lined with historic palaces, on a panoramic boat ride across the lagoon. First, discover Murano, known for its glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glassblowing demonstration. Continue to Burano to wander through its colorful streets and discover its lace craftsmanship.

Murano & Burano Cruise with Venetian Specialties & Wine

Murano & Burano Cruise with Venetian Specialties & Wine

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the Venice Lagoon with an exclusive and tailor-made experience! Leave the crowds and soak up the authentic Venetian atmosphere with a private boat tour that will take you to discover the three islands of the lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. A journey through art, colors and mysteries, enveloped in the timeless beauty of Venice. Aboard a comfortable private boat equipped with all amenities, you can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views while our Expert Commander guides you along waters full of history and legend. Highlights of Experience - Private Boat Tour with Pro Skipper - On request : FREE live demonstration of Murano glass processing - Free time to explore the islands and take pictures - Children up to 10 years FREE - Boat (convenient embarkation/disembarkation) equipped with awning with total coverage from the sun and wind

Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello

5 hoursFree Cancellation

If you've already covered the main sights of Venice, then get ready to explore the city's lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track small-group walking tour. Stroll along narrow canals and unique points of interest like Marco Polo's House. Plus, enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride and visit the Gondola Gallery to learn about gondola craftsmanship and enjoy a virtual gondola experience.

City Center Walking Tour in Venice & Gondola Experience

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Many visitors to Venice never explore beyond the Grand Canal, but the outlying islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello are home to traditional crafts, fascinating history, and striking scenery. With this tour, visit all three by setting sail from the train station or Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. See a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, learn about traditional lace on Burano, and see where the first lagoon settlements were located on Torcello.

Full-day Boat Tour of Venice Islands from St Mark’s Square

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Waiting in long ticket lines can be tiring—especially if it’s at one of Venice’s most visited attractions—St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco). Save yourself the trouble by choosing this prebooked entry ticket with handy priority access. With your guide and group, head straight inside to discover the historic building's magnificent architecture, and as you explore, learn about its storied past.

St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour with Optional Gondola

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience quintessential Venice on this walking tour (private tour upgrade available), including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market, and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, pass by the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise.

Venice Tour: Skip-Line St Mark’s & Gondola Ride

What sets this service apart is the fact that Venice is unlike any other city in the world. There are no cars in the historic center, no direct road transfers, and reaching Santa Lucia Train Station is often much more complicated than travelers expect. This private water taxi service is designed specifically to make departure from Venice smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand. When your hotel has direct water access, pickup takes place right from the hotel dock. When it does not, the service is carefully coordinated from the closest possible and safest accessible dock. Travelers enjoy a private boat reserved only for their party, a scenic ride through Venice’s canals, one large suitcase per person included, and drop-off at the closest possible access point to Venice Santa Lucia Train Station. All taxes, fees, and gratuities are included, making this a seamless and reliable transfer for Frecciarossa, Italo, and regional train travelers.

Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station

Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

Legendary Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's with Exclusive Access

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a scenic cruise through the northern Venetian Lagoon, escaping the typical tourist paths. Explore the art of glassblowing in Murano as you visit master glassmakers in their studios. Watch a live demonstration to see how these fragile works of art come to life, and get the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind Made in Italy masterpieces. Enjoy this unique experience with an expert guide and a comfortable boat ride offering stunning views of Venice and its surroundings.

Murano Island Glassblowing Show - Made in Italy Art & Walk

Murano Island Glassblowing Show - Made in Italy Art & Walk

Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands

Special Offer

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Venice Tours with Gondola - Tailor-Made: Choice of Guest!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Gondola Ride

Even if you only have a day, discover Venice's jewels on this to-the-point private tour, complete with a Venetian lunch of cicheti (tapas) and a glass of wine. Explore the historic center from Cannaregio and Rialto to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (entrance at own expense). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration in a historic Murano factory and tour the Grand Canal by water taxi at sunset, prosecco in hand.

Private One Day Tour of Venice!

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Nip through Venice the stylish way, in a comfortable water taxi, on this private tour, with one convenient flat rate for groups of up to 10. Admire ancient palaces, secret gardens, the Rialto Bridge, and more, as your guide introduces the city’s signature buildings and the families that made them great. Finish at Murano island, famed for glass for centuries, with a private tour of a historic workshop.

Grand Canal boat tour and Murano glass experience with Hotel pick up

Grand Canal boat tour and Murano glass experience with Hotel pick up

Escape the hustle and crowds of Venice for this slow tourism adventure. Explore the city's lagoons through ghebi and sandbanks to visit islands that are only accessible by kayak. Admire the deserted islands while watching egrets and herons in their natural habitat. Visit, the home of Venetian rowing at the Rowing Association Vogaepara to learn about gondola techniques. Finish at the Isola Torcello to discover the history of Venetian settlement.

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Set sail from Venice for a day tour of the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Depending on the option chosen, the departure can be from San Marco - Pontile Cornoldi or from the Venice train station, near the KFC. Our first stop is Murano : here you will visit a local furnace and witness the work of a master glassmaker up close during a live demonstration. Overall, you will have about an hour of free time on the island. You will then continue to Burano : here you will have about two hours of free time where you can choose a good place to have lunch or taste typical Venetian aperitifs. From Burano you will finally move to Torcello: here you will have about an hour to explore the island on your own, with the possibility to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (entrance fee not included). Planned return to San Marco & Ferrovia in the late afternoon.

Boat excursion to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

7 hoursFree Cancellation

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

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What are people saying about Venice

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!

Private One Day Tour of Venice!

Suzanne_J, Sep 2026

La Dolce Vita in Venice!

With Matteo as our private guide, we had a full day of delightful surprises. His deep knowledge of the long, tangled history of Venice, intertwined with less travelled back streets complete with villainous local lore, made for a truly fun and enriching day. He took extra care to go at our slower pace and we still made every point of interest - culminating in a spectacular sunset boat ride through the Grand Canal!

Private Grand Canal Boat Tour and Murano Glass Experience

Michael_N, Sep 2026

Grand canal Murano tour

Fantastic. Greeted by tour guide at hotel on time and enthusiastic. Knowledgeable tour of the grand canal and please ride to Murano. The glass factory tour was above and beyond our expectations. Knowledgeable and experienced more than demonstration it was actual work. Plenty of flexibility on time to shop ending with a Prosecco. Christina our guide was excellent.

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

Daniel_F, Sep 2026

Tour of Murano and Burano

Beautiful day and a lovely tour of both Murono glass factory and Burano cookie and lace making shops. Bubbly and fun tour guide Elizabeth did an exceptional job of giving information without overburdening with details. She's a gem! Highly recommend this tour.

Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

Shellee_H, Sep 2026

Murano glass blowing private tour.

We had an amazing private tour to the Murano glass factory! Their private taxi took us to the island and our guide was absolutely amazing!! I am literally trying to remember her name but her nieces name is Emma and her brother lives in London. We had the best conversations about family and her life in Venice. She was wonderful!! I would suggest her to give you a tour anywhere on the island. 10/10 The Murano glass factory was amazing and not anything like I thought it would be. So beautiful and so much beautiful art! They were so nice and helpful and the glass blowing was incredible! 10/10

Venice: Explore Venice on Electric Boat

Janice_C, Sep 2026

Sebastian the super star!!

The boat trip around the canals of Venice was spectacular! We got to see all of Venice around the Grand Canals. Our guide, Sebastian was so full of knowledge and was very kind and welcoming. We loved the experience and felt so bad not having any cash to leave a tip. Perhaps worthwhile putting on website so future travellers know:)

Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

Jerry_C, Sep 2026

Sailing, sunset and jazz - oh my!

What a fun experience! The catamaran is large and spacious, the scenery is the lagoon of Venice, the entertainment was a great jazz saxophonist playing with a great sound track, and the bar served generous-portions - what more can you want. Well, there’s perfect weather - which we were blessed with and someone to share the experience with - check! I loved the experience and recommend it.

The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

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!!!

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Michael_T, Jul 2026

The host was fantastic! She really Cared about the experience!

The host and captain arrived on time with the boat. They were very friendly and accommodating. The host was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Venice from her. More than I ever knew. The glass blowing experience was very cool to learn and watch but felt like one of the biggest tourist traps i've ever stepped foot in. There was this enormous pressure to buy glass products. Like overwhelming. The stuff is cool to look at but not my personal style nor did I have any interest in any way to buy glass while traveling with children.. lol.. read the room bro.. lol. after an awesome lesson you are led thru a gallery and almost expected to buy extremely over priced glass pieces. I'm a pretty confident and straightforward person and don't really fall prey to peer pressure by any means but I could see how it would feel very uncomfortable to someone who wasn't strong willed. You could have told me that your mom was dying and you needed to sell me fancy over priced glass and I would have said "i'm so sorry to hear, i hope all works out" and still would have walked out without buying glass.. But that's just me. PS i never ever purchase from stores that the sales people or staff don't make eye contact with me. If you want a reasonably priced way to see how glass is made and a small tour of venice, this is a cool one. But know you will almost be expected to buy expensive glass pieces. The cherry ontop was as we were leaving and saying thank you, the man tells us " it's so strange, usually people from the US like to buy the glass" i left feeling like ok, next stop please... anything more would have felt like begging to me.. after the glass experience the host and boat captain took us on a little tour and even walked around venice with us. She was so kind. She made it a very good experience for us.

Venice by Night Catamaran Cruise

Brian_S, Jul 2026

Expected A Party - Surprisingly Relaxing and Vibey

If you’re looking for a unique way to experience Venice at night, this is it. We booked the 10:00 PM Venice by Night Catamaran Cruise, and it turned out to be one of the most magical evenings of our trip. Seeing Venice illuminated from the water with a warm summer breeze was unforgettable. The DJ played a fantastic mix of music throughout the cruise, and the live saxophone performance added an extra layer of atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special. While we expected the late sailing to be a bit more of a party, it was actually much more relaxed than we anticipated. The boat wasn’t overly crowded, which created a surprisingly romantic vibe instead. I’m sure the experience changes based on size of the group. We enjoyed cocktails, danced barefoot, and simply soaked in the incredible views of Venice at night. I would definitely book this experience again.