Best Venice Boat Tours

What Is It

• A tick in the bucket list with a Gondola ride that cruises off the many canals in Venice.
• Walking through the beautiful lagoon, visiting the "must-sees touristy places and discovering the unexplored spots.
• Knowing more about the rich Venetian culture and history from an expert.

What Will Do

• The tour begins with a walk, with a guide, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge.
• The itinerary includes a visit to the iconic Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, Church of Miracles, Malibran Theatre, house of Marco Polo and Scuola Grande di San Marco (main hospital of Venice).
• The highlight of the trip is the visit to Byzantine faAcade (the Golden Pall) at St. Mark's Basilica. You can have a closer look at the 4,000 gilded mosaics.
• The guide will also lead you to the Rialto Fish Market which will give you a sneak peek into the local cuisine and produce.
• The tour wraps up with a ride in a 30-minute ride in a Gondola. The ride presents the view of Basilica della Salute of Baroque architecture.

What Inclues

• A knowledgeable English speaking guide.
• Headsets.
• A Gondola ride.
• Skip the ticket line as the tour includes tickets to St Mark's Basilica.
• Entry/Admission to the Basilica di San Marco.

Travellers Talk

• A must-do when you are in Venice.
• A wonderful and knowledgeable guide.
• Delighted with their gondola ride.

Is It Right

• Right for anybody who wants to know more about the history of Venice while exploring the city on foot and in the canals.
• Anybody who can walk and are not wheelchair users.

What Is It

• What you may not know is that Venice is more than just one piece of land, in fact the city of Venice is made up of many small islands located on the lagoon.
• This is a half-day tour to visit 3 of these islands.

What Will Do

• Cruise across the Venice Lagoon to visit beautiful Venetian Islands.
• See how glass in blown and how lace is made.
• Enjoy free time on each island.

What Inclues

• Transport by boat.
• Live onboard guide.

Travellers Talk

• Although this is a whistle stop tour of the Venetian Islands most travellers have left positive reviews and would recommend the excursion.
• Customers mention that Murano is worth a visit if you want to pick up real Venetian glass.

Is It Right

• If you want to see more of Venice than St. Mark's Square then this tour is right for you.
• A family friendly excursion.

What Is It

• The classic way to enjoy Venice!
• See some of the most iconic sights float past as you\'re serenaded by a singer/musician onboard a traditional gondola.
• Get a 30 minute ride on the Grand Canal combined with some of the most picturesque smaller canals too.

What Will Do

• Board your shared gondola, a maximum of 6 people on each boat with up to 8-10 boats per group.
• Ride down the Grand Canal taking in the iconic sights and travel down the picturesque back waterways too.
• A singer/musician will serenade you with classic Venetian songs on your journey.

What Inclues

• 30 minute ride on Venice\'s canals.
• Travel on a traditional gondola with gondolier.
• Singer/musician onboard 1 of the boats in your group.

Travellers Talk

• This is a must!
• The accordion player and singer were first rate.
• The serenading was great, I would do this again.

Is It Right

• A must-do for hopeless romantics spending their first time in Venice.
• One of those \'once in a lifetime\ " things that should be enjoyed once!
• Avoid if you dislike tourist gimmicks and want to see and experience the \'real\ " Venice.

What Is It

• Enjoy a 30 minute gondola ride before sitting down to an Italian dinner.
• The gondola ride is serenaded so you\'ll be able to take in the delights of Venice whilst listening to an opera singer and accordion player.
• Afterwards, make your way to the restaurant for a delicious 3 course meal.

What Will Do

• Enjoy an evening of romance in Venice.
• Take a 30 minute gondola ride with live musician along the Grand Canal and the smaller backstreet waterways.
• Then, sit down to a set-menu dinner at a local Italian restaurant.

What Inclues

• 30 minute serenaded gondola ride.
• 2 or 3 course dinner " depending on option booked.
• After dinner coffee.

Travellers Talk

• It was the best way to see Venice and we had a very romantic dinner.
• Such an amazing experience. The food and the included restaurant was so good. Definitely bang for your buck with this tour.
• From beginning to end, this tour was fantastic!

Is It Right

• Perfect for couples coming to Venice for the first time who want to enjoy a romantic evening.
• Ideal if you want the experience of a gondola ride but can\'t afford a private boat trip.
• A once-in-a-lifetime experience you\'ll want to repeat.

What Is It

• A combination of sightseeing over land and over water.
• This is an opportunity to see all the of the best parts of the Floating City in a compact half-day tour.

What Will Do

• Visit the highlights of Venice on a walking tour of the city.
• Take in the grandeur of San Marco Basilica.
• See the city like a Venetian on a classic riverboat.

What Inclues

• Walking tour.
• Canal cruise.
• Bilingual tour guide.
• Skip the line to St. Mark's Basilica.

Travellers Talk

• Some comments have said that this tour is a good investment for seeing the sights of Venice.
• Generally participants are very pleased with this tour, reviews often praise the tour guides and say that they enjoy the walking and boating combo.

Is It Right

• Good for people visiting Venice for the first time, this tour will give you a comprehensive overview of the city.

What Is It

• A personalised sightseeing excursion on the beautiful Venetian canals.
• An opportunity to see this marvellous city from the water.

What Will Do

• Cruise along the emerald green waters in a semi-private taxi boat.
• Learn about the sights from an English-speaking driver.
• Veer off the main waterways to float through narrow alleys.

What Inclues

• Small group tour.
• Cruise on the Grand Canal.

Travellers Talk

• People have said that this is an interesting tour of an interesting city.
• The Grand Canal Cruise has average 4.5-star rating and travellers would defiantly recommend the tour to visitors.

Is It Right

• Perfect for people who like to travel by boat.
• A good alternative to a walking tour, you will see parts of the city which are inaccessible by foot.

What Is It

• A romantic gondola ride perfect for couples.
• See some of Venice\'s most beautiful sights in the most iconic way.
• A private gondola ride just the two of you and the gondolier.

What Will Do

• Enjoy a relaxing and romantic private gondola ride.
• Escape the crowds of the Grand Canal by travelling along the smaller back canals too.
• Toast your love for each other with a glass of Prosecco.

What Inclues

• 20-30minute gondola ride.
• Private tour for 2.
• Small bottle of Prosecco.

Travellers Talk

• Lovely gondola ride through the quiet canals, the prosecco was a lovely added touch!
• At first I was kind of sceptical that this was going to be a flop, since not all the comments were totally positive. But I really enjoyed it!
• The gondola ride was romantic, peaceful and fun. I\'d definitely recommend your own private gondola ride.

Is It Right

• Something that has to be done once if you\'re in Venice as a happy couple!
• Perfect for honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays.
• Not the best way to \'see\ " Venice but the best way to enjoy the atmosphere!

What Is It

• Two of the Venetian Lagoon's most profitable islands are Murano and Burano.
• One grew rich from blowing glass and the other from weaving lace.
• This is an opportunity to visit original workshops of each craft.

What Will Do

• Cruise across the Venice Lagoon to Murano and Burano.
• Enjoy a guided tour and free time on each island.

What Inclues

• Return transport by boat.
• Visit to glass and lace workshops.
• Bilingual tour guide.

Travellers Talk

• The Murano Glass and Burano Lace tour has received very positive customer reviews.
• Reviews have said that the tour guides are "exceptional " and the overall tour is "fascinating.

Is It Right

• This will appeal to a variety of people and to all ages.
• Artists and craftsmen will particularly enjoy it.

What Is It

• A guided walking tour with gondola ride afterwards.
• The best way to see and understand Venice, from its streets and its canals.
• Small group sizes, limited to 35 people per tour.

What Will Do

• See and learn about Venice on a 1.5-2 hour walking tour.
• See the famous sites plus the picturesque hidden corners with narrative from your guide along the way.
• Take a gondola ride along the grand canal and some of the smaller canals after the walking tour.

What Inclues

• 1.5-2 hour walking tour.
• Professional English speaking / multilingual guide.
• 30 minute shared gondola ride.

Travellers Talk

• This was a perfect tour for us. Our guide was local and brought us great background in introducing us to Venice. Highly recommend!
• Loved the walking tour through Venice. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable.
• You can\'t go to Venice without this Walking Tour and Gondola Ride. The streets are so narrow in Venice and it\'s easy to become confused. Our guide walked us through these narrow streets and told us quaint stores about the different neighbourhoods.

Is It Right

• Great if you're the type of person who enjoys guided walking tours.
• A great introduction to the city " A must for first time visitors who want to see hidden corners and learn about Venice from a local guide.
• Must be able to walk 1.5-2hours.

What Is It

• Italy is beloved for its food and wine culture and in the city of Venice there are plenty of Cicchetti bars and wine bars to stop into.
• This tour is a comprehensive introduction for wining and dining in Venice.

What Will Do

• Visit eateries and wine bars around central Venice.
• See where the local residents go to share a spritz or glass of prosecco.
• Taste Venetian style tapas.

What Inclues

• Bilingual guide.
• Themed walking tour.
• Food and drinks.
• Traghetto ride.

Travellers Talk

• Travellers say that this is a unique and fun way to learn some of the city's history.
• Mainly reviews recommend the tour guides.
• It seems that most participants would recommend this tour to a friend and some have even taking it twice themselves.

Is It Right

• This tour is right for wine lovers, foodies and people looking for a sociable group tour.

What Is It

• A 2 hour small-group tour on a traditional boat to admire Venice at sunset.
• Travel around the Venetian Lagoon admiring city from the water.
• Cruise through St Mark\'s Basin and along the Lido, passing beautiful islands.

What Will Do

• Admire the breathtaking scenery as your skipper takes you to the best viewing spots to enjoy sunset.
• Learn about the sights your seeing from your expert local skipper come tour guide.
• Enjoy a half bottle of Prosecco out on the water as the lights turn on.

What Inclues

• 2 hour boat ride.
• Half bottle of Prosecco.
• Local multilingual skipper/guide.

Travellers Talk

• a"This was one of the best tours we did in Venice. The tour guide was amazing, informative and funny. The Prosecco was also good, a very relaxing evening.
• This trip exceeded our expectations. Gian showed us corners of the Venetian Lagoon that we would never have seen.
• Tommaso our guide and captain was brilliant and had so many suggestions for our visit, absolutely great!

Is It Right

• A truly memorable experience " A must if visiting Venice for the first time.
• Great for photographers!
• Good for couples, family, or friends seeking an enjoyable (not romantic) tour.