The 4 Best Private Boat Charters in Venice

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

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

Travel from central Venice to Murano and Burano by private water taxi with a local guide. Watch glassblowing, see handmade lace, browse colorful canals, and enjoy free time on both islands. Guides have included Silvia, Serena, Frankie, Alice, and Elena. The five-hour tour costs $36.28 per person and runs in English.

“Had a nice boat ride to the islands of Murano and Burano. The guide was very knowledgeable and loved the explanation as to the creation of the Venice. The colorful homes and village in Burano was spectacular not to mention the impressive glass making example in Murano. Definitely worth seeing!!”

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2.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,658 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Take a five-hour small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano and Burano with guides such as Serena, Elena, Frankie, or Monica. Watch a glassblower shape molten glass, see lace made by hand, stroll Burano’s colorful canals, and shop with a 10% or greater discount. Expect moderate walking and limited free time on each island.

“Elena is a great host with local knowledge and sensible recommendations. Lots of good stories on the boat, making the rides short.”

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3.Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 529 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Spend about 4.5 hours visiting Murano and Burano from Venice by private boat. Watch a glassblower work, see traditional lace made by hand, and explore colorful Burano with an English-speaking guide such as Silvia, Nicole, or Francesca. The tour includes round-trip transport and free time, but group sizes and island time can vary.

“This is a great package to see both islands and you have free time after the demonstrations. The Murano Glass Gallery is beautiful and Burano itself is a must see. Our Guide Sylvia was amazing. She was very knowledgable and made the trip fun! Worth every penny.”

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4.4 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

Join Davide, a Venetian guide and boat captain, for about four hours among Murano, Burano, Mazzorbo, Torcello, and smaller lagoon islands. Expect a glassmaking demonstration, lace and mask workshops, colorful canals, local snacks, and stories about Venetian traditions. Confirm whether you are booking a shared or exclusive boat before paying.

“Davide was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Murano and Burano. Enjoyed the boat ride over. Only issue was that upon visiting the dress shop, glass factory, lace and mask stores, I felt somewhat compelled to buy something. Items were quite expensive (except for the soap and mask store). Otherwise it was fabulous!”

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