VENICE
Venice, for the two of you.
The 15 most-loved cruises & boat tours for couples in Venice, with prices, timings and who you book through. The ones worth planning a slow Venetian day around, and what each one is really like.
Half-day boat trip to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with glass-blowing in Murano, free time to explore, and lace shopping in Burano.
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Boat cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano with a Murano glass factory visit, live demo, and free time on the islands.
“Boat trip to the Murano Glass blowing factory then onto Burano for free time. Well organised and plenty of time at each place and advice of what time you had to be back on the boat. An enjoyable trip”
Private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making demos, plus time to wander colorful canals with an expert guide.
“Great guided tour. Sylvia was very informative and had a lot of stories to tell about the other islands surrounding Murano and Bruano. The glass making was very interesting to watch and seeing all the products in the shop that was made were all very beautifully crafted. Bruano was gorgeous with all the colourful houses…”
Half-day boat tour linking Murano glassblowing and Burano’s colorful houses, with scenic lagoon views and free time on both islands.
Skip-the-line St. Mark’s tour, quiet alley walking, and a 1-hour Grand Canal boat ride in a small group over about 3 hours.
“Really great day out the square was flooded but the guide still made the trip fun and informative some really interesting facts”
Private 30-minute Venice gondola for up to 5, cruising the Grand Canal and side canals from Campo San Luca near Royal Gardens gate.
“Definitely enjoyed it. A little pricey for us Canadians unfortunately but I would say it was worth it for once in a lifetime experience like that in Venice.”
A small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, with colorful Burano time to wander.
Venice sunset from a spacious catamaran with live sax jazz, spritz or prosecco, and Venetian cicchetti aperitivo snacks.
Private Venice boat plus hidden canals and a short walking tour, with food tasting. Small group, flexible routing, clear Venice views.
“We had a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming, despite the fact that we arrived a few minutes late (and the company was very responsive when we reached out to let them know we were delayed getting to the meeting spot). We liked that the boat’s route took us up the Grand…”
Venice lagoon island hop by boat with Murano glass show, Burano color houses and lace demo, plus optional Torcello visit. Guided.
“The tour agency had no clue about any pro versions of the trip that I've purchased - no vintage wooden boat, the tour lasted an hour less than advertised.”
Half-day private boat tour to Murano and Burano with glassblowing and lace demos, plus time to explore and return by boat.
“Amazing experience.”
Small-group Venice Lagoon sunset cruise on a traditional boat with Prosecco, lagoon islands, and classic views from St. Mark’s Basin.
“Wonderful experience, guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The guide made the experience so special.”
A 4-hour morning cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano for glass and lace demos, lagoon views, and quick island time.
“Nice half day trip to Murano and Burano guide was nice enjoyed the trip - boat in the small side but serviceable”
Cruise Venice on a quiet electric boat through hidden canals for about 90 minutes, with an English guide and great photo angles.
“Book this tour instead and cruise around the many fascinating districts of Venice in a quiet and comfortable electric boat with Niki. SOOOO enjoyable! We learned so much over the course of 2 hours, laughed a lot, and saw so many sights that would have been impossible in an overpriced gondola. Just a superb way…”
Venice Islands cruise with Murano glass furnace, Burano color and lace, plus Torcello if selected. Lagoon views, mobile tickets.
“Best part was the lovely boat ride! Very knowledgeable well-spoken guide. The visit to the glass work demonstration far inferior to Waterford in Ireland. Only 15 minutes, then “exit thru the gift shop”. Burano lace was a waste of time, barely a demonstration and shop shop shop.”
From the gondola and St Mark’s to the lagoon islands, the food and the Veneto beyond, every way to spend a day in Venice as a couple.
