VENICE HOSPITALITY · BOAT TOURS
The lagoon, in complete privacy.
EXPLORE THE TOURSYOUR TIME, YOUR VENICE
A private tour means a boat reserved for your group, with a local skipper and time to explore the islands. Discover glass and lace in Murano and Burano, the history of Torcello or the landscapes of San Francesco del Deserto and Sant’Erasmo.
Compare duration, capacity, destinations, inclusions and starting prices for each experience. Tell us your interests if you would like a tailored route. A private guide is always included in Treasures and Nature and, when choosing the Water Taxi, in Colours and Traditions and Magic Lagoon. For the latter two tours by Venetian Boat, Murano Experience and the Grand Canal Tour, a guide is available as an extra.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
A private four-hour journey to Murano and Burano, between glassmaking, colourful houses and the island’s lace tradition.
from500 €
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PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Six hours to explore Murano, Burano and Torcello, with time for glassmaking, island walks and lagoon history.
from650 €
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PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Four hours exclusively on the Venetian Boat, for up to 5 guests with a private guide included, discovering San Francesco del Deserto, Torcello and Sant’Erasmo.
from650 €
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PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Murano Experience: a glass factory visit and glassmaking demonstration with return private water taxi. 90 minutes, from €150. Optional guide +€100.
from150 €
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PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
One hour by Private Water Taxi along the Grand Canal, viewing Venice’s historic palaces from the water.
from160 €
VIEW TOURThe Venetian Boat remains at your disposal for all the booked tour hours, including stops. You can agree additional stops or route changes within the booked duration. On island tours, the water taxi provides private transfers between the planned stops; it does not remain at your disposal during visits ashore. The overall tour duration and visits remain as described.
Colours & Traditions and Magic Lagoon are available by Water Taxi or Venetian Boat; Treasures & Nature only by Venetian Boat. The Grand Canal Tour operates only by Private Water Taxi: €160 for up to 4 guests, then +€10 per person up to 10.
Indicative starting prices: check availability, extras and the total during booking. Photographs illustrate Venice and the lagoon; the assigned boat may vary.
VENICE FROM THE WATER · FROM 3:00 PM
Cross the Grand Canal in a Private Water Taxi reserved for your group and view Venice’s historic palaces from the water.
160 € for up to 4 guests
From the fifth guest: +€10 per person.
Recommended private guide: +€100 for the tour hour.
The tour uses the Private Water Taxi exclusively. The guide is optional and recommended to learn about the palaces and understand the city’s history as you cruise.
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BEYOND THE USUAL ROUTES
Murano’s glass workshops, Burano’s lace and the landscapes of Torcello. Or the monastery of San Francesco del Deserto and the gardens of Sant’Erasmo: each itinerary reveals another part of the lagoon.
Combine time on the boat with stops ashore. Tell us what you would like to see and how much time you have: we can help you choose a route or plan a personal request.
LET’S PLAN IT TOGETHERAT A GLANCE
Scroll the table to compare all experiences.
| Your experience | Colours & Traditions | Magic Lagoon | Treasures & Nature | Murano Experience | Grand Canal Tour |
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| Duration | 4 hours | 6 hours | 4 hours | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hour · from 3:00 pm |
| Destinations | Burano, Murano | Burano, Murano, Torcello | San Francesco del Deserto, Sant’Erasmo, Torcello | Murano | Grand Canal |
| Guests by boat | Venetian Boat: up to 5 guests · Water Taxi: up to 10 guests | Venetian Boat: up to 5 guests · Water Taxi: up to 10 guests | Venetian Boat: up to 5 guests | Water Taxi: up to 10 guests | Private Water Taxi: up to 10 |
| Private guide | Venetian Boat: Optional · +150 € · Water Taxi: included | Venetian Boat: Optional · +200 € · Water Taxi: included | Included | Optional · +100 € | Recommended · +€100 for 1 hour |
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| Families | Yes, family friendly | Yes, family friendly | Yes, family friendly | Please check with us | Check before booking |
| Accessibility | Please check before booking | Please check before booking | Please check before booking | Please check before booking | Check before booking |
| Cancellation | Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost. | Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost. | Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost. | Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost. | Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost. |
| Starting price | From 500 € | From 650 € | From 650 € | From 150 € | From 160 € |
BEFORE YOU GO
CLEAR ANSWERS
Yes, all tours are private. The Venetian Boat remains at your disposal for all the booked tour hours, including stops. You can agree additional stops or route changes within the booked duration. On island tours, the water taxi provides private transfers between the planned stops; it does not remain at your disposal during visits ashore. The overall tour duration and visits remain as described.
Treasures & Nature includes a private guide. With Water Taxi, a private guide is always included: Colours & Traditions costs €650 and Magic Lagoon €850 for up to 4 guests (+€10 for each guest from the fifth to the tenth). With the Venetian Boat, a guide remains optional: +€150 for Colours & Traditions or +€200 for Magic Lagoon, to be selected during booking. Murano Experience includes the factory demonstration, with an optional private guide for +€100. The local skipper and the guide have different roles: having a skipper does not mean a guided visit is included.
Yes, private tours are suitable for families. Life jackets are available on board and the route can be adapted to your group. Tell us the number and ages of children when planning your experience.
Cruising conditions and the route must be checked according to the weather and your chosen boat. In rain or cooler weather, ask us about the boat’s shelter and facilities. For particularly adverse conditions, contact us to check whether the service can operate.
Contact us before booking and describe your mobility needs and any aids you use. We will check the boat, boarding point and stops with you. Access conditions can differ between boats and itineraries.
Colours & Traditions and Magic Lagoon: Venetian Boat for up to 5 guests with an optional guide; Water Taxi with a private guide always included at €650 for Colours & Traditions and €850 for Magic Lagoon for up to 4 guests, and +€10 for each guest from the fifth to the tenth. Treasures & Nature: Venetian Boat only, up to 5 guests, guide included. Murano Experience: private water taxi, €150 for up to 10 guests; optional guide +€100. The Grand Canal Tour: Private Water Taxi only, €160 for up to 4 guests and +€10 per additional guest; optional guide +€100.
Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost.
For lagoon tours, you can select San Zaccaria, Ponte Valeria Solesin, Sant’Alvise, San Giobbe or Fondamente Nove when booking. For Giudecca or other requirements, contact us before booking. The exact meeting point and time are confirmed for your booking. The meeting point for the Grand Canal Tour is agreed with the guest after booking.
A TOUR MADE FOR YOU
Tell us when you arrive, how many people are travelling with you and what you would like to discover. We will help you choose a tour or plan a personal request.
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