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Venice Lagoon Islands Tour to Mazzorbo Burano and Murano

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(36)

from $180

Venture to corners of Venice that most tourists never see and discover the haunted history of the city with this unique after dark tour with a private guide. Visit quiet alleyways and stroll past brooding palaces while you listen to tales of ghouls and spirits from Venice’s past. End your spooky adventure with a scenic gondola ride to admire the Floating City from the water as you glide along its canals.

Venice Private Ghost Tour and Gondola Ride

Venice: Private After Dark Tour and Gondola Ride

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(76)

from $280

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

Private Kayak Tour in the Venetian Lagoon

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(34)

from $47

Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Gondola Ride

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.9

(119)

from $85

Venice for Pleasure: Water Taxi & Hidden Venice

Discover hidden corners of Venice that are off the usual tourist trail and hear fascinating stories about the city’s history with this private guided tour. To help you make the most of your time and explore more sights in less time, the trip also includes a private water taxi trip. Travel along the Grand Canal, see beautiful architecture, and also enjoy a break for snacks and wine along the way.

Venice for Pleasure: Water Taxi & Hidden Venice

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(26)

from $711

Simplify a visit to Venice's Doge's Palace with this skip-the-line guided tour of the former center of power in the Venetian Republic. Following your guide, take in the ornately decorated halls, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and into the prison where Casanova was once held. Listen to insightful commentary as you go, as you gain a deeper understanding that goes beyond what you'll find on information panels.

Doge's Palace Guided Tour

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

3.8

(294)

from $86

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

(59)

from $641

Venice is a maze of picturesque streets, bridges, and canals—so it can be know how best to explore. Get your bearings with a relaxing 20-minute guided walk through the picturesque San Marco district. Go beyond the guidebooks as a local guide shares insight into Venetian life, both past and present. Then, explore the famous canals in style with a traditional gondola ride through the city's waterways. Glide past elegant palazzos, snap photos from a vantage point on the water, and unwind as you travel.

Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction

Gondola Ride with Audio Guide Introduction

50 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(7)

from $50

Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark's

4.4

(716)

from $581

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission to both sites. Learn about Venetian doges and gain access to the terrace and museum of St. Mark’s Basilica. Expand your sightseeing with upgrade options such as a visit to Murano, entrance to St. Mark's Terrace and Pala d'Oro, and/or a 2-course lunch.

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Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(487)

from $116

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Full-Day Venice to Padua Burchiello Brenta Riviera Boat Cruise

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(81)

from $171

Afternoon Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice

Nothing says Venice like a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, or a gondola ride on the canals. But most tours make people choose between one or the other. Get the best of both worlds during this express combo package—ideal for travelers with limited time to spare. Explore the gilded interior of St. Mark’s and the Doge's Palace with a guide, then simply show your voucher for a shared gondola ride down the lagoon.

Afternoon Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.8

(16)

from $166

Go beyond the Grand Canal and visit the three main islands of the Venice lagoon, Murano, Burano, and Torcello, on this group boat trip. Avoid the hassle of figuring out how to get to these destinations, and leave the organization to your guide. Simply turn up at the meeting point, and let them lead the way. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary featuring glassmaking and lacemaking traditions, historic sites, lunch, and more.

Venice: Boat Tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello with Fish Lunch

7 hoursFree Cancellation

3.6

(20)

from $93

Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(13)

from $122

Cruise along Venice's most famous waterway with a private, 1-hour boat tour of the Grand Canal, followed by a trip across the Venetian Lagoon to the renowned glass-blowing island of Murano. Zip alongside magnificent palazzos and soak up the quiet charm of smaller canals as your driver relates the legends and history of 'the floating city.' In Murano, watch master glassblowers at a factory workshop and admire intricate finished pieces at the showroom.

Private Grand Canal Boat Tour and Murano Glass Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(25)

from $600

Cruise Venice's legendary canals on this private sightseeing boat tour with a bonus gondola ride. The city’s maze-like alleys and crowded bridges can turn your trip into an exhausting experience. This private boat tour covers all the highlights from the water, stopping at landmarks such as the Frari Chapel, Piazza San Marco, and colourful Rialto Market, and ends on a high with an authentic gondola ride.

Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

Grand Luxury Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola - Skip the Crowds!

4.8

(9)

from $150

Experience Venice like a Venetian by gliding through its historic canals on a private gondola ride. Departing near the iconic Rialto Bridge, this magical route takes you through hidden inner canals and along the Grand Canal, offering unique views you’d miss on foot. With space for up to five people, it’s the perfect way to marvel at sights like the renowned Rialto Bridge while savoring the tranquility of Venice’s waterways.

45-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto

45-Minute or 1-hour Private Gondola Ride from Rialto

45 minutesFree Cancellation

3.8

(86)

from $326

Make every minute in Venice count with this private walking tour that includes skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace plus a gondola ride. Meet your guide in St. Mark’s Square to check off the city’s two headliner sights in just hours. Then enjoy a scenic stroll through the city’s narrow alleys to take in highlights like the Rialto Bridge before ending with a gondola ride.

Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(16)

from $834

Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It’s a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!

Shared Gondola Ride in Venice

30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.5

(170)

from $52

Private Tour Murano and Burano

4.3

(26)

from $187

Venice Private Boat Tour Murano & Burano

(30)

from $933

Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

4.0

(3)

from $221

Private Gondola Ride with Professional Photographer in Venice

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.7

(18)

from $447

Venice by Night Catamaran Cruise

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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.

The Secrets of the Grand Canal - Special Private Boat Tour

Carol_K, Jul 2026

Great tour with plenty of knowledge

Our guide Niko (sorry if it’s spelt wrong) was highly knowledgeable about everything. Made sure we we got as much information as possible. History of the area and the buildings. Great guide and highly recommend this tour too as we got picked up and dropped off our hotel which saved alot of walking in the heat. Absolutely loved it

Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice

Jason_O, Jul 2026

Great walking tour- gondola eh, lol

The walking tour with the our guide Sherry was great. She was knowledgeable and allowed us to take time and enjoy each location and mixed in some modern art as well as the old. She was engaging and very friendly and never rushed. The gondola ride is overrated imo- we went at 12:30 pm and it was very crowded. It was more of a check the box. I would highly recommend the tour and skip the gondola.

Venice: The Hidden Canals on an Electric Boat

Hilary_T, Jun 2026

Great tour

Donnato the Captain was very friendly and took great care of us in the extreme heat! There is no shade on the boat however we were equipped with parasols so if it’s very hot keep that in mind. The route was fun and the Captain gave us a little running commentary.

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

Tamara_J, Jun 2026

Nice day in Murano and Burano

Nice tour to see both islands of Murano and Burano. Plenty of time to see glass blowing demonstration and to look (maybe shop) the beautiful glass creations. On Burano we saw a lace sewing demonstration, lots of shops and shopping. Adequate free time to explore both islands. Hillary, our guide gave good suggestions for lunch, etc. I just wish the boat ride there was a little more comfortable. We were packed like sardines and it was an extremely hot day. Hilary took a to a little pastry shop where we sampled a delicious Burano cookie.

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Rachel_B, Jun 2026

Wonderful Toue

Excellent tour. Guide picked us up from our hotel. Was local and knowledgeable about all of our questions. The glass blowing demo and gallery tour was amazing. As was a private tour there was no rush. No presssure to buy but family purchased a beautiful piece we can’t wait to display in home!

Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

Sarah_H, Jun 2026

Perfect way to spend the day!

Perfect way to spend the day and our guide Georgia was amazing. Highly recommend the private tour to Murano and Burano. The boat ride was lovely and got to see a different side of Venice. The glass factory was impressive. We did feel pressure by the staff to make a large purchase which was a little uncomfortable. Burano was spectacular. We wish we could have stayed longer. Georgi showed us the town and areas that were off the beaten path. Definitely loved this island.

Catamaran Spritz Tour

George_R, Jun 2026

A great deal for the...

A great deal for the price. The catamaran was nice with plenty of places to sit or stand. It was raining during our booked time and we were the only reservation as a party of three but the staff still took us out on the water. Part of the catamaran was covered and we didn’t mind getting a little wet from the rain. They were very friendly, played fun music, and were accommodating. There are even bathrooms on the boat. Drinks were great!

Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Maria_A, May 2026

Wonderful tour of the Venetian Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

Our boat ride with Alex was very special. He took us to Murano and Burano where we disembarked and spent a good amount of time in each. At Murano we were led to a factory where we got a private demonstration by a Grand Master glass maker, Massimo, who made a small vase and a small horse in front of us. From there they led us upstairs to a gallery full of beautiful authentic Murano glass art and we were able to walk all around the gallery with a man who worked there. At the authentic Murano stores you can bargain and they’re usually willing to give you a discounted price. Burano is known for lace making and there we walked into one of two stores that Alex recommended. At Burano bargaining with the client is alive and well also. And yes, both at Murano and Burano, but especially at Burano, they are a little pushy and you may feel like you’re in a tourist trap, except what they are selling is beautiful and unique, so you are compelled to stay and look and maybe buy also. We didn’t disembark in Torcello but Alex drove us all around the island highlighting the most important facts. In honor of our wedding anniversary which we were celebrating he gave us prosecco and some traditional Burano biscuits. It was a bit chilly so he also gave us jackets to wear. Alex made the experience very special.

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

Kimberlee_s, Apr 2026

Book this adventure if you enjoy art!

We thoroughly enjoyed our private Murano tour. The boat ride over was smooth, we were met by Andre who showed us the behind the scenes process with the glass master. We toured the shop and selected some beautiful pieces to be shipped back home. Our guide, Camilla, was exceptional. She shared great info about the art, history, culture and pride of the Venetian people.

Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

Patrick_P, Aug 2025

Fantastic Experience

Awesome experience all around. Great communication, friendly staff, good music and fantastic views of the Venice sunset. We would definitely do this again and highly recommend for other visitors. Also, the restaurant that was our meeting place (La Nuovo Perla) was amazing. We went into the meal not expecting much and were blown away.