VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 9 most popular half-day tours in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Watch glassblowing, see Byzantine churches, and browse lace in colorful streets.
Most Popular“Perfect for a quick getaway! Very friendly and informative staff.”
Speedboat half-day to Murano and Burano from Venice, with a glassblowing demo, colorful houses, lace shopping, and a multilingual guide.
Small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lacemaking, colorful houses, and calmer transport.
Half-day boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano for glass blowing, lace, lagoon views, and smart timing.
Half-day motorboat tour from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano (plus Torcello), with a Murano glass factory stop and lagoon views.
“Given limited info by the tour team who couldn’t care less whether you made it back to the boat on time or not, and no loos on board. It’s a long trip to have no facilities. Glass factory was just a money making exercise on both sides with no opportunity to explore the island itself.”
A private 3-hour Venice walk with a local guide, Rialto and Cannaregio sights, and bacaro wine plus cicchetti, tailored to you.
“Sara was amazing and so knowledgeable about the history, people and architecture. She answered our questions and was so easy going and pleasant.”
Private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano with a guided history, glassblowing demos, and free time on two colorful islands.
“We had a lovely tour with Monica. She met us at the hotel and organised everything for us. Her English was excellent and she was very knowledgable about Venice. She even organised a great table at a lovely restaurant in Burano. It’s a relatively expensive tour but I would say it’s worth it.”
Private Venice boat ride on the Grand Canal, with Murano glass and Burano color streets, guided for 4 hours. Private group up to 6.
“Sara was amazing and was so knowledgeable. I would definitely book this tour again because it got us to Murano and Burano to see all of the places on our bucket list. The tour at the factory in Murano was fantastic and seeing the lace and painted houses in Burano was so special. Sara snuck…”
Half-day motorboat cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace, with guided narration and time to explore.
“Could not locate anyone at meeting place was at exact location and no o e showed up. Would love a credit to my account”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
