Top Venice Water Tours - page 2

The most exclusive and unique tour of the Grand Canal, discovering its stories, legends and mysteries. A true Venetian will guide you in this fascinating itinerary to live the city from a different perspective: the water! Through this experience you will explore the entire city in just 1 hour, immersed in a magic 100% Venetian atmosphere! Please note: pictures are for illustration purposes only and to present the experience in its entirety. The boat is a private deluxe water taxi. A specific boat cannot be granted, since it is upon availability. For any inquiry or customization, feel free to contact us.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Listen to your guide's commentary clearly with provided headsets and avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission to both sites. During the tour, learn about Venetian doges and gain access to the terrace and museum of St. Mark’s Basilica.

Many visitors to Venice never explore beyond the Grand Canal, but the outlying islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello are home to traditional crafts, fascinating history, and striking scenery. With this tour, visit all three by setting sail from the train station or Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. See a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, learn about traditional lace on Burano, and see where the first lagoon settlements were located on Torcello.

Departure from San Marco - Cornoldi. We take you across the lagoon with a sightseeing boat, listen your multilingual guide on board and visit the three most important Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. • See Murano Island famous for its glass making since the 10th century • Visit Burano the island of colorful houses and the traditional Burano lace • Get by boat to the historical Torcello island, the "mother of Venice

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a professional gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Experience the beauty of Venice by boat on this Grand Canal tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic waterway. Then journey into some of the minor canals on this luxury motorboat. Bring the magic of these liquid streets to life on a tour that’s ideal for lovers, photographers, and travelers!

Escape the crowds in St. Mark's Square and visit three of the top islands in the Venetian lagoon in a single day. Save hours with private boat transportation and stop in Murano for a glassblowing demonstration before continuing on Torcello, Venice's oldest inhabited island. End with a stroll on the island of Burano to snap photos of its candy-colored houses and browse the traditional lace shops.

Looking for a convenient and hassle-free way to explore the enchanting realms of Murano and Burano during your visit to Venice? Say goodbye to the commotion of public ferries, and instead, join our intimate group tour that unveils the charms of these Venetian Islands, from the comfort of your private round-trip transportation by water taxi. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll witness the mesmerizing tapestry of colorful houses and the time-honored traditions of lacemaking in Burano. Following this, your journey proceeds to picturesque Murano, where you'll admire the Venetian craft of glassblowing, meticulously passed down through generations.

Escape the hustle and crowds of Venice for this slow tourism adventure. Explore the city's lagoons through ghebi and sandbanks to visit islands that are only accessible by kayak. Admire the deserted islands while watching egrets and herons in their natural habitat. Visit, the home of Venetian rowing at the Rowing Association Vogaepara to learn about gondola techniques. Finish at the Isola Torcello to discover the history of Venetian settlement.

Treat a loved one to the ultimate Venice experience with a private, 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller side canals. Pass elegant Venetian palaces, colorful facades, and some of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. This private gondola tour is perfect for capturing photos of your time in Venice, and both morning and evening departures are available.

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Enjoy the stunning view on Piazza San Marco with your special access to St Marks' balcony, then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Escape the crowds of tourists that congregate around Venice's most famous attractions by heading out onto the water to the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Learn about Murano's glass-making heritage, stroll by the colorful houses of Burano, and soak up the scene on Torcello, the most ancient settlement on the Venetian Lagoon.

Book a shared Venice Link arrival transfer from Marco Polo Airport to your Venice hotel, and enjoy a stress-free start to your trip. It’s a simple, cost-effective boat transfer that’s available through the week.

Sail through the romantic canals of Venice with this private gondola tour. See the city and its top landmarks from the water as a professional gondolier rows along the Grand Canal and minor canals. Experience this historic Venetian way of transportation while the gondola passes under bridges and alongside historic palazzos.

Spend a delightful evening cruising along the canals of Venice on this private boat tour. Take in the architectural masterpieces that line the Grand Canal and smaller waterways from aboard a comfortable modern water taxi, venturing further than a traditional gondola would allow. Learn about the artistic and cultural history of Venice from your English-speaking guide as you soak in the sights on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.

Explore the best of Venice with this Super Saver combo of three popular tours. Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace, where you can wander through ornate public rooms and across the notorious Bridge of Sighs. You’ll also head to the front of the long queue at St Mark’s Basilica to tour the dazzling interior of this Byzantine masterpiece and enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice’s hidden gems. Finally, cruise down the Grand Canal aboard a motorboat and soak in the majestic passing scenery.

Take a break from walking the streets of Venice and board a traditional topa boat for a more relaxing experience. Soak up the views of Venice from the outer lagoon and its islands as you sip a glass of prosecco.

Already ticked off the main sights? Then get ready to explore Venice’s lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track guided walking tour, which also includes a thirty-minute gondola ride. Get to know exclusive insider and local tips on locations, such the world-renowned La Fenice Theatre and Marco Polo’s House, as you discover hidden gems and narrow canals.

Experience Venice and its surrounding islands by the water. This private tour offers a unique way to explore Venice, by takes you around the lagoon in a 16-foot (5-meter) boat, from Cannareggio to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. You have the option to add on a visit to a glass factory or lunch in a local restaurant.

Even if you only have a day, discover Venice's jewels on this to-the-point private tour, complete with a Venetian lunch of cicheti (tapas) and a glass of wine. Explore the historic center from Cannaregio and Rialto to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (entrance at own expense). Enjoy a glassblowing demonstration in a historic Murano factory and tour the Grand Canal by water taxi at sunset, prosecco in hand.

Take a scenic one-way cruise from Venice to Padua, stopping along the way to visit Venetian villas along the Brenta Riviera. Admire the views from the window of the Burchiello boat as you float along the river to three villas: Villa Pisani, Villa Widmann and Villa Foscari, aka ‘La Malcontenta.’ You’ll also stop in Oriago to buy lunch or explore on your own.

Venice is stuffed with art and architecture, making it a challenge to take it all in over a single day. With this private tour, cover the highlights in just hours with the help of a local guide. Save time with skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, then stroll through the old town to learn more about the city’s history and admire the Rialto Bridge and other treasures.

Venture outside the tourist areas of Venice and explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon on a guided boat tour. With this tour, you’ll set out from a pier conveniently located near St. Mark’s square to visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. You’ll tour a glass factory and watch a glass blowing artist in action in Murano and enjoy free time strolling the colorful canals and browsing the artisan shops of Burano. The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice, here the Venice Republic was born. During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Northern lagoon.