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The 15 Best Venice Tours & Boat Trips

63 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Venice runs on two timetables: the day boats that arrive at ten and the city that reappears when they leave. The 15 below cover the palace, the basilica, the lagoon islands and the gondola, priced and honest about when each one is worth doing.

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket - Entering Through the Reserved Ticket Line
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Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

1.Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42,716 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Explore Venice’s Doge’s Palace with reserved entry, ornate halls, the Bridge of Sighs, and four historic museums for $41.

“Really beautiful palace and so much to see. Very interesting to visit as variation throughout to cater for many differing interests.”

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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary - Meeting near St. Mark’s Square
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Venice: Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

2.Grand Canal Gondola Ride with App Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 18,908 reviews · from $39

Ride Venice’s Grand Canal and quiet side canals, hear app commentary, and visit the Gondola Gallery for $39 per person.

“Great experience! Beautiful Gondola, nice views and great guide! He was so friendly and funny ! Gave us a lil background of Venice and Gondola history. Would definitely do it again !”

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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Finding the departure point near Venice’s center
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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary - The introductory walk gives the gondola a purpose
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Venice: Grand Canal by Gondola with Live Commentary

Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide - Finding the entrance and collecting the audio guide
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Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

5.La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11,742 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit Venice’s La Fenice Opera House with skip-the-line entry and a seven-language audio guide, from historic interiors to Maria Callas memories.

“It is an extraordinary theatre. Practically makes you gasp as you see it in person. The audio tour was very thorough and well-done, and there were even a few places to sit and listen to the longer portions. The audio tour itself only takes maybe 45-60 minutes, but there is plenty of stopping and staring along the way. If you aren't able to see a show here, this is the next best thing. And be sure to go around the side of the building afterward to see the gondola entrance.”

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica and the terrace above the square
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Murano: a close look at Venice’s famous glass
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

7.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

See Murano glassblowing, Burano’s colorful canals, and Torcello’s historic sights on a six-hour Venice lagoon boat tour for $28.

“This trip was awesome for a visit to all of the close islands to Venice. We had great transportation with an amazing view, were given very clear instructions on meeting points and times, and had lots of time to visit each island ourselves. This was 100% worth our money.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Meeting the boat near San Marco or the train station
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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

8.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano for a glass-blowing demonstration, colorful canals, free time, and an easy lagoon escape for $34.

“Fantastic day trip. Just the right amount of time with kids, and our guide helped with timing to ensure we were back in time. The glass blowing demonstration was fantastic, about 10 minutes, but not much free time in Murano although not needed. Free time around Burano was great, beautiful little village.”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Murano: glass, canals, and a sales stop
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

9.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

See Murano glass, Burano lace, and Torcello’s Byzantine churches on a budget-friendly half-day boat tour from Venice.

“It was a beautiful day in Venice and I visited the 3 Islands. Our tour guide was wonderful and as she explained about the other island during the tour. All three islands, especially murano, were fantastic.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Burano: handmade lace and houses painted for the sea
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

10.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Visit Murano and Burano by private boat, with glassblowing, lace-making, island time, and an expert Venice guide in five hours.

“Our adventure on Murano and Burano was a wonderful experience. Rachel our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable with also personable as well. I would highly recommend this tour and Rachel as a guide!”

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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal - From the Grand Canal to Campo San Luca
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Venice: Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

11.Shared Gondola Ride Across the Grand Canal

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 6,645 reviews · 30 min · from $46

A 30-minute shared gondola ride through Venice’s Grand Canal and quieter waterways, offering classic views at a far lower price than a private boat.

“really relaxing. the gondolier was really skilled. overall a really nice experience. takes around 25 minutes depending on the number of ppl around.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro - Meeting your guide in St. Mark’s Square
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Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Finding the yellow desk near Hotel Danieli
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

13.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Visit Murano and Burano from Venice by panoramic boat, with a glassblowing demonstration, colorful canals, multilingual commentary, and free time.

“lovely boat ride to murano. Glass making experience in the factory was lovely. burano was also sweet. all in all a great half day spent on the tour.”

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Starting from San Marco or the train station
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

14.Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,563 reviews · from $40

Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello by boat, watch glassblowing, enjoy free time, and see Venice Lagoon for $40.

“It was perfect. The boat was great. The guide spoke many languages. The first island where they make glass don't spent too much time in the store there is a whole island to explore. Second island was the best with all the colorful buildings. So much to see. They take card almost every where. Third island but to much to see has a mueusum.”

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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - St. Mark’s Basilica and its golden interior
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Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

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