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Benami_J, Oct 2026
Canals with Emiliano!
This was a fantastic experience with a great local guide! Emiliano gave us the real experience and was a total gent. This was the best way to experience canals and going out on the open water of the lagoon at a reasonable price (for Venice lol). I’ve known from being here a week now that the big fancy diesel out gas rigs will cost an arm and a leg. The old school gondolas are a bit much for me traveling with my mom. This was perfect!
Betty_B, Oct 2026
Murano and Burano...a must see! Tour was great!
This was so much fun! It was so nice to ride on the boat, get off in Murano and watch a glass blower make a few items. We then were able to shop in the glass shops and of course we bought some beautiful Murano glass items. We then took a short boat ride to Burano...what a cute island and so colorful. We watched a lady making a lace scarf and ate some pasta and pizza and of course we had to top that off with gelato, all recommended by our guide. The history along the way was very informative and I would highly recommend this tour!!
Rosanna_A, Sep 2026
Awesome tour
My husband and I enjoyed this walking/gondola ride so much! Soroush was so knowledgeable and very informative. He was so kind and came to meet us exactly where we were to start the tour. Lots of walking, but we didn’t mind it and enjoyed all the places we visited. I’m so glad we booked this tour!
Glen_M, Sep 2026
Amazing Private Tour - Highly Recommend!
We had a fantastic day exploring Murano and Burano with our guide, Luca. His knowledge of Venice, the islands and their local history was excellent, and he shared it in such an interesting and engaging way.
Luca was friendly, relaxed and great fun to spend the day with. We loved learning about the history and traditions of both islands while still having plenty of time to enjoy the experience.
A really enjoyable and memorable day and a wonderful way to see Murano and Burano. Highly recommend Luca and ShoMe Venice!
Shelby_M, Sep 2026
Sunset’s in Venice
WOW!!! This is our second time taking a sunset cruise with Jean Pierre and we will do it over and over again❤️🇮🇹. This truly is THE best tour you can do while in Venice. To be able to see, experience and learn about Venice from the lagoons that hold so much history is magical. Thank you once again Jean Pierre.
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:)
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!!!
Michelle_R, Aug 2026
Our guide was prompt,...
Our guide was prompt, meeting in the hotel lobby and bringing our group to the water taxi. She was engaging, and fun providing conversation and historical information on the ride to Murano. The demonstration was short but fascinating, providing two examples of items made by the craftsmen. The shop had a wide variety of items for viewing and purchase.
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.
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.
gloverandrea, Jun 2026
Fantastic Custom Tour
Elisabete was a wonderful tour guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. It was just our family of 3, so it was private and intimate. After the glass blowing demonstration we visited the factory showrooms. Then went into a church and went to the lighthouse. We stopped at a few shops before getting back on the water taxi. We truly enjoyed our visit to Murano.
Robert_N, May 2026
Awesome tour guide!
Great visit m. The tour guide is amazing. I think her name was Hilaria or Lalaria. There was also a helpful assistant Laura who escorted us to the tour. I highly recommend. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable
About the history of the building and the history of Venice.
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