Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours in Veneto

St. Mark's Basilica, with its walls covered in golden mosaics, is one of Venice's most popular historical landmarks - and it often has the crowds to show for it. On this exclusive tour, you'll skip the lines for quicker access to the Byzantine splendors inside, and enjoy a scenic, guided stroll through St. Mark's Square. Upgrade to include a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Enjoy two quintessential Venetian experiences with this combo glassblowing and gondola tour. Watch a master artisan transform molten glass into unique and delicate art at at a factory showroom near St. Mark's Square, and receive a glass souvenir to take home. Then, cruise through the city's famous waterways on a 30-minute gondola ride that takes you along the most beautiful stretch of the Grand Canal and past landmarks like Teatro La Fenice and the Punta della Dogana.

Treat a loved one to the ultimate Venice experience with a private, 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal and smaller side canals. Toast the occasion with a glass of Prosecco while passing 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.

Discover Venice with this tour by foot and gondola, and visit the Doge's Palace, too. With a guide, you'll bypass the main entrance line to tour the historic palace in St. Mark's Square. Learn about the doges of the Venetian republic, then explore the streets of modern-day Venice. Hear the history behind sights such as the Rialto Bridge before you take to the water, gliding through Venice on a traditional gondola boat. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group experience.

Explore the romantic canals of Venice the way that locals have for centuries on a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Climb aboard one of the ornate carved vessels and settle into your seat as a professional gondolier navigates past ancient palazzos, under footbridges and through scenes of daily life in the captivating city-on-the-sea. It's a quintessential Venetian experience not to be missed!

Explore Venice's grandest attractions by land and water all in one afternoon on this great-value combo tour. Step inside the opulent former seat of the mighty Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge's Palace, and then discover the island's hidden historic treasures on a guided walk along winding streets and canals. Glide through these famous waterways on a classic Venetian gondola ride, and then explore a trio of museums in St. Mark's Square at your leisure with an included ticket.

Embark on a quintessential Venetian experience with a private, serenaded gondola ride through the famed canals of Venice. Glide past ancient palazzi and magnificent cathedrals on a traditional handcrafted gondola, while musicians serenade you with mood-setting Italian ballads. Gondolas have room for up to four passengers, so it's the perfect opportunity for romance or an unforgettable family experience.

This is a private  6-hour guided walking tour of Venice and includes a trip on one of the city's iconic gondolas.The tour includes skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges Palace. You see many of Venice's famous landmarks including the Rialto Bridge and what better way  to end the tour than a leisurely trip along Venice's canals on a gondola!  Entrance fees are included.

Experience two quintessential Venetian delights on this combo tasting and gondola tour. First, sip the favorite local aperitif of 'spritz con Aperol' paired with bar snacks like fried mozzarella balls and crostini toasts at an authentic tavern, where you can soak up the local ambience and watch scenes of daily life. Then, climb aboard a classic gondola for an unforgettable ride through the city's famous canals.

Spend a day away from the crowded tourist areas of Venice by going on a private Murano and Burano sightseeing cruise. You won't have to worry about navigating as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Explore Venice's many islands in style by cruising the waters on a private boat. You'll see lots of sites in a day, such as San Servolo, Murano, and Burano. A highlight is getting off the boat and meeting a glass blower.

Experience the history and romance of Venice with a shared 30-minute gondola ride through the city's famous canals. Save time and money by pre-booking your ride, and then relax and take in the scenery as a professional gondolier guides a beautifully handcrafted boat along the palaces of the Grand Canal and through smaller, atmospheric waterways brimming with charm.

Discover Venice's hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city's secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city's history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.

The winding streets and waterside alleys of Venice lend themselves well to walking tours. Get an intimate glimpse into the Floating City on a small-group walking and gondola tour that provides the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Limited to 12 people, this tour promises personalized attention from your guide and reveals parts of Venice that you may have missed if exploring on your own. Plus, you can choose from several departure times throughout the day.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice for half a day on a private, guided tour of the Venetian Lagoon's three most famous and picturesque islands. See where the world's finest artisan glass is made on Murano, admire the colorful fishermen's homes and traditional lacemaking workshops on Burano and visit the 5th-century remains of Venice's oldest settlement on serene Torcello. Cruise across the lagoon in a private motorboat and enjoy the personalized attention of a local guide for a carefree day on the water.

When in Venice, taste something truly different with this private island wine tour. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the seldom-visited islands of Sant'Erasmo and Mazzorbo, where ancient vineyards and the cool, salty climate produce distinctive wines. Taste these unique varietals among historic fruit orchards and vegetable gardens while learning about the long history of winemaking in the Venetian Republic.

Experience Venice from Rome in one day. Leave all of the logistics to the tour organizers and enjoy a full day of exploration with a high-speed train journey to Venice where you explore on your own and then take a romantic gondola ride on the city's famous canals. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don't want to miss Venice.

Enjoy a quintessentially Venetian experience with this 30-minute private gondola ride for up to 6 people. Travel through Venice's picturesque canals for great photo opportunities of palaces and a view of the city you can't get any other way.

Experience the best of Venice by land and by sea on a 2-hour combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the city's narrow alleyways and historic piazzas with a guide, stopping in front of iconic attractions like the Rialto Bridge, Teatro La Fenice opera house and the mysterious Bovolo Staircase. Then, climb aboard a traditional Venetian gondola for a romantic ride through the city's canals - a must-do activity when visiting 'The Floating City!'

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.

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a 35-minute shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.