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.
“Sarah was a great guide, she walked us through areas of the city we would not have found on our own including the ghettos and a local bead makers shop. She gave a great recommendation for dinner, and got some nice pictures for us. Thank you!”
Private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano with a guided history, glassblowing demos, and free time on two colorful islands.
“Our experience was truly a highlight of our trip. The weather was perfect, and the boat was stunning. Our tour guide, Sara, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm and welcoming. Thanks to her strong connections with local artisans, we enjoyed exclusive experiences beyond the usual tour. She took photos for us, added extra…”
Private Venice boat ride on the Grand Canal, with Murano glass and Burano color streets, guided for 4 hours. Private group up to 6.
“Sylvia was wonderful. The glass blowing was so cool to be seen done live. Islands are so diffrrent from Venice. Highly recommend this tour!!!”
Half-day motorboat cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassmaking and lace, with guided narration and time to explore.
“We could never find the motorboat and missed the excursion. We were so disappointed and called aviator immediately. They did not have a later excursion and had to leave the next morning. We got an email that said they would not refund our money so not happy with the company and will not book with…”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
