Venetian Islands: Local's Boat Tour
4.9
155 Ratings
Venice

Discover Venice’s hidden gems with a true local. Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a private boat tour. Unveil secrets only a Venetian knows.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Laguna di Venezia - Davide is the owner of a boutique tour operator offering exclusive services in Venice. Born and raised in the city, Davide attended local schools and is deeply connected to Venice, unlike those from outside the city.
    Davide’s boat is a private vessel, operated by a genuine Venetian company, not a reseller of other tours. Guests…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Guide to the islands of Venice
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This experience offers a unique opportunity to explore Venice from the perspective of a genuine Venetian! Born and raised in this enchanting city, the operator will guide you through the islands, providing an authentic and insightful journey. Unlike other guides who may not truly understand the city’s essence, the operator will personally accompany you…

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Location
Laguna di Venezia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stunttraveller
Feb 21, 2026
Our family loved it! - We all enjoyed it! The kids loved the glassblowing and we all enjoyed the guide and the wonderful restaurant and seeing the small islands
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Getaway43910196002
Feb 19, 2026
Glass Making Experience - We were picked up outside our hotel, which was really appreciated as it was a bit out of the way (Hilton). We had a fantastic experience watching the glass being made and trying it ourselves. Our tour guide then went above and beyond the tour by showing us Burano, and we had a lovely meal at a restaurant he had organised. We were then dropped back in main Venice. A very good day.
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Trail29424303809
Feb 18, 2026
Book with confidence, it's a great experience! - I booked this tour for clients. As a luxury travel professional it's very important that I work with partners who deliver a seamless, fun, and elevated experience for my clients. Davide was so easy to work with and communicated clearly with both me and the guests. I will be working with him for sure in the future. My guests were thrilled with the tour and service, as well as how friendly and helpful the staff was.
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Irenepy5355nl
Jan 30, 2026
The best tour of Venice, burano and murano ! - Davide organised an absolutely unforgettable day trip from Venice to Burano and Murano, and it was flawless from start to finish. From the moment we stepped onto our beautiful private boat to Burano, everything felt seamless and special. We were welcomed by a fantastic local guide who introduced us to the traditional lace makers, followed by lunch at an incredible spot that’s nearly impossible to get into on your own. The experience continued with another private boat to Murano, where we took part in an amazing glass-blowing course, before being whisked back to our hotel by taxi. Every detail was perfectly planned, stress-free, and truly unique. This was without question the highlight of our entire trip. Thank you so much, Davide - we’ll definitely be doing this again next year!
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Camillapi3898dh
Jan 27, 2026
An unforgettable tour in the Venetian lagoon - We took part in this boat tour through Murano, Burano, and Torcello, and it was truly a special experience. From the very beginning, you can feel the guide’s passion and love for Venice. He is a true local and knows the lagoon in every detail. The small group size makes the tour very intimate and enjoyable, allowing everyone to relax and fully appreciate each stop without rushing. The explanations were interesting and full of stories and local insights that you wouldn’t find in standard tourist tours. The visit to the glass factory in Murano was fascinating, as was the time spent in Burano among its colorful houses and artisan shops. The passages through the other islands were also very scenic and peaceful. The boat is comfortable, the service is well organized, and everything runs smoothly. This is a truly authentic experience, far from mass tourism, and it allows you to discover the real Venice and its lagoon. Excellent value for money. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the islands in a special and personalized way!
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207milesa
Jan 24, 2026
A different side of Venice with a great guide! - Even on a cloudy day, it was a memorable, safe, and well thought out experience. Being on the open water between the main part of Venice and the islands really makes you consider how incredible the city is, how absurd its engineering is, and how unique each portion of it is. The armory was enormous and so cool to see from the water. Being taken to the edges of the islands showed a different side of the Venetian experience, as you could see the terrain and what they were originally working with when building the city. Pickup was easy, smooth, and good communication. Glassblowing with Giulio was super cool (and hot!)
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Fonglingl2025
Dec 27, 2025
Glass making on Boxing day - Booking of this tour via email-whatsapp (directly with Davide) was easy and hassle-free. He buffered in abit of extra time so we could take our time with the glass making and lunch. The kids enjoyed making their own glasses. Really appreciated him picking up our glasses the next day and dropped them off at a restaurant for us to pick up before heading to the airport. Definitely a special tour if you can spare the time!
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Thomas
Dec 12, 2025
AMAZING, David is a fantastic host, he’s a local and knows everything. Very friendly and we highly recommend him - We had a fantastic day with David as our guide. He arranged a visit to a glass blowing factory in Murano. We watched a master and his assistant at work. David then took us to Burano where we had a wonderful lunch in a cozy family run restaurant. Then we went to a local lace shoppe for some history and shopping. Everything was exquisite. David really made our day special!
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Sarampy
Dec 5, 2025
Piece of heaven boat tour by Davies - Magnificent fusion of Murano , Burano ,Flamingoes, tastes of local delicacies basaltic vinegar, gelato, cookies , hot wine , delicious food at Gary Nero
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Safari11714494014
Dec 3, 2025
A day with a Venetian - Funny, friendly and interesting guy! Davide is humorous and knowledgeable. A pity that it's high tide but well we still had a fun day! Glass blowing experience was great too!
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