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The 15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Venice That Earn Their Price

34 tours  ·  from $28

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cruises & boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Murano: glass, shops, and a short first stop
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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Cruise from near Saint Mark’s Square or Santa Lucia to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Hear multilingual commentary, watch a Murano glass demonstration, visit a lace shop, and explore each island independently. Bring lunch, since the stops are short and the boat runs on a strict schedule.

“It was bit difficult to find the exact location, better to provide google map location to reach fast. Thanks for the tour to allow to get into the next trip though I was late.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Meeting near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28Best value

Cruise from St. Mark’s to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with multilingual host assistance. Watch a short glassblowing demonstration, browse Murano glass, photograph Burano’s painted houses, and explore Torcello independently. This $28 tour offers transport and a taste of three very different islands, but limited free time.

“The glassblowing demonstration was very cool. My wife loved Burano and said it was the cutest town we had been to so far. Great day relaxing on the boat between islands.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Finding the boat at San Marco or the train station
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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

3.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Travel by boat from San Marco or Venice Train Station to Murano and Burano. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful canals, and enjoy free time on both islands with a multilingual guide and tour assistant.

“We loved the boat trip out to Murano & Burano and would highly recommend it. The guide on the boat gave us a full commentary on route to both islands, was friendly and informative, highlighting drop off point and times. The glass making display was very unique as was the colourful houses on Burano.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glass: a short demonstration with a long backstory
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

4.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel by private water taxi from central Venice to Murano and Burano with a guide such as Silvia, Frankie, or Elena. Watch glassblowing and lace-making, browse artisan work, photograph Burano’s bright houses, and enjoy free time in a group of 22 or fewer.

“Frankie was our tour guide so easy and an amazing day. She gave us great history, facts, and allowed us to enjoy our time. Would recommend her to anyone!!”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Finding the yellow desk near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

5.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Travel from St. Mark’s area to Murano and Burano in 4 to 4.5 hours. Watch a glass master work, browse the factory gallery with 10% off, then stroll Burano’s colorful streets. Multilingual guides, including Eva and Francesca, share commentary from the boat.

“Excellent amount of time on both islands. Would recommend”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - Leaving Venice by boat
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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

6.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Manu, or Alexandra, traveling by private or small-group boat from Venice to Murano and Burano. Watch glassblowing and lacemaking, then enjoy free time for photos, food, shopping, and island walks.

“Alexandra was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and well organized. We really enjoyed touring with her. She's funny too!”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

7.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

Explore St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, then walk through Castello’s quiet lanes before a one-hour Grand Canal boat ride. English-speaking guides such as Christina Pigozzo, Adriana, and Francesco have led this tour, though the guide varies. Expect a break between the walking and boat portions.

“Grand Canal cruise was in a boat that is used also as a water taxi which is closed in and unable to take photos or move around. Cramped space. Walking tour was good but also too many shops being pointed out during the trip. Use of communication system was excellent.”

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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers - From the Grand Canal to the smaller waterways
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Venice: Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

8.Private Gondola Cruise for up to 5 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3,106 reviews

Take a private gondola for up to five people through Venice’s Grand Canal and smaller canals. You get about 30 minutes on the water, with no guide, commentary, or serenade included. Day and evening departures are available, and a host can assist in several languages.

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

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Setting out from Venice by small-group boat
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

9.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See a glassblowing demonstration, watch traditional lace making, and enjoy free time among Burano’s colorful houses. Guides such as Flavia, Claudia, Nicole, and Alessia are praised for clear explanations and warm help.

“We found the glass blowing experience very interesting, however we would have liked to see a slightly longer more varied demonstration. The weather unfortunately limited visibility of the other islands but thankfully our tour guide, Flavia, was exceptional and gave us some very interesting facts.”

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Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo - Finding the red sails near Via Garibaldi
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Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

10.Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $94

Spend 90 minutes aboard a roomy catamaran with Andrea and his attentive crew, sailing from Riva dei Sette Martiri past San Marco Bay, Giudecca, and toward Lido. A saxophonist plays jazz and bossa nova while you enjoy cicchetti and one included drink.

“Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou so much to Andrea’s and his amazing wonderful staff. Each and everyone of them deserve maximum praise, Thankyou. They went above beyond for me and my now fiancé. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to help me propose! What an amazing beautiful experience we had. The saxophonist was phenomenal. We will be back and we will be back on the jazz cruise again!! The perfect end to the perfect holiday. Cannot thank everyone enough. Amazing!”

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Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour - A motorboat ride, not a gondola serenade
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Venice: Grand Canal Boat Tour

11.Grand Canal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 959 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

Set out from St. Mark’s Square with an English-speaking guide and cruise Venice by motorboat for one hour. You’ll pass Rialto Bridge, Ca’ Pisani Moretta, Hotel Gritti, La Salute, and grand palazzos. Small boats can offer fine views, though seating and sightlines vary by departure.

“It was the only way to see all the architectural buildings all over Venice without any crowds. Thanks”

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Cannaregio’s quieter water routes
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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

12.Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 688 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $402

Start near St. Mark’s Square with a guide such as Arianna or Sandro, then cruise the Grand Canal and Cannaregio’s side canals before walking hidden lanes near Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Finish with pastry and coffee or cicchetti with wine. The boat is partly covered and the group is limited to eight.

“Very disappointed no guide showed up at the garden gate. I want my money back. Terrible so disappointed”

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Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat - Murano: glass, furnaces, and a sales stop
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Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

13.Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Ride from Venice to Murano, Burano, and, if selected, Torcello in a covered lagoon boat. Expect a Murano glassblowing demonstration, a Burano lace visit, guided commentary, and free time on the islands. Guide quality, boat changes, and stop lengths can vary.

“The ride back. Torcello = nothing to see. Murano = 15 minute glass making tutorial, 45 minutes trying to get you to buy some and 2.5 hours waiting to leave. Burano = I don't know, it was raining so we sat on the boat. Sorry to be negative, but if you have kids they'll be bored. If you're an adult, you'll be bored also.”

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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat - The boat ride from S. Zaccaria
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Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

14.Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 529 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Spend about 4.5 hours visiting Murano and Burano from Venice. Watch a live glassblowing demonstration, see traditional lacework, stroll Burano’s colorful streets, and return by boat with an English-speaking guide such as Silvia, Nicole, or Francesca.

“The tour guide was lovely. Once you get to Moreno there is nothing but the glass blowing demonstration. After they usher you into the store where everything is expensive. We walked around to view the glass work and as we were leaving the store portion, the man there pretended to metal detector us, “joking” as if we stole something. Very offensive. Will not be back and wouldn’t recommend.”

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Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco - Crossing St. Mark’s Basin toward the lagoon
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Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

15.Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Join skipper-guides such as Leonardo or Tommaso for a 1-hour-45-minute cruise from Ospedale vaporetto station. Travel by sampierotta or bragozzo through the lagoon, past San Giorgio Maggiore, Lido, San Lazzaro, and Venice’s waterfront, with Prosecco and soft drinks available.

“Such a wonderful experience! Our boat, skippered by Tommaso, was such a unique time. He gave us insights into the history of Venice, only as a local could do! He was willing to change the time of our excursion to accommodate for much better weather. Loved it!”

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