Embark on an exclusive 4-hour tour of the most fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Aboard Tortuga, an authentic wooden bragozzo chioggiotto built in 1951 and lovingly restored, you will live a relaxing and off-the-beaten-track experience. You will sail in the company of a skipper and an Expert local assistant, ready to tell you stories, curiosities and traditions of these extraordinary places. The first stop is Murano, with its historic furnaces and master glassmakers who transform fire into art. Then Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, craft lace and atmosphere suspended in time. Finally Torcello, the oldest island, surrounded by silence and nature, where you can visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. A slow, authentic journey, designed for those who want to discover the truest and most poetic soul of the lagoon.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 19.
Discover the island of Murano, famous all over the world for its ancient glass tradition. We will visit a historic furnace where master glassmakers still work blown glass as in the Renaissance.
You will walk among the colorful houses, visit the lace shops and have time to take pictures, shop or taste the bussolai, the typical biscuits of the island. For those who wish, you can have lunch in one of the local restaurants, where you can taste typical local dishes.
You will discover the ancient Basilica with Byzantine mosaics, the suggestive Throne of Attila and the natural salt flats. you can walk between nature and history in an atmosphere of quiet. Possibility to stop at one of the typical restaurants, such as the historic Locanda Cipriani.
An assistant will pick you up and take you to the nearest available dock
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat lasts about 4h 20min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $172 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 2–8 pay from $57, adults from $172. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. An assistant will pick you up and take you to the nearest available dock Pickup points include Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal.
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tortuga Boat Tours.
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We took the private sunset tour with Pietro for our first wedding anniversary. He was very accommodating, coordinating over Whatsapp to pick us up near our hotel and take us to the lagoon for a beautiful sunset along the views of Venice. Pietro was very friendly, has lived in Venice his whole life and speaks great English. Thanks Tortuga!
It was wonderful, Peter is a wealth of knowledge, generations, family born in Venice. Took their time to allow us to enjoy the fabulous boat ride, and beautiful craftsmanship in Murano. Highly Recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Deborah! We’re so glad you enjoyed the private boat tour and that Peter was able to share his deep knowledge and family history of Venice with you. We take great pride in offering a relaxing and informative experience, highlighting the beauty of Venice and the craftsmanship of Murano. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
In one word: AMAZING! The guys are extremely good prepared and being both locals from Venice they know to find all the hidden gems. Thank you so much ragazzi, I hope to join you soon again for another tour of the Laguna! Alla prossima!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us. As locals, it’s a true pleasure to share the hidden gems of Venice and the lagoon with guests like you. We’d love to have you back for another adventure soon! Alla prossima, and grazie again for your kind words!
We had an amazing time and Pietro has been ultra nice and very knowledgeable with knowing all the islands and the history of them. Took us around on the island and the hotspots. He also made sure to schedule us in advance to the places where it’s hard to get in to and got prime service all around. Newly renovated boat and will make sure you’re comfortable with all.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience. Pietro takes great pride in sharing the history and beauty of Venice’s islands, and we're so glad that his knowledge and the tour made a difference for you. We also aim to provide a comfortable and seamless experience, so we’re happy to hear that our newly renovated boat helped with that. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat | 4h 20min | 5.0 (4) | $172 | |
 Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco | 1h 45min | 4.8 (552) | $109 | View |
 Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello | 4 hours | 4.7 (454) | $229 | View |
 Chioggia : Tour to Pellestrina with Typical Lagoon Boat | 1h 30min | 4.9 (20) | $74 | View |
 Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat | 5 hours | 4.7 (9,624) | $37 | View |
 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat | 4 hours | 5.0 (7) | $263 | View |
 Sunset Traditional Boat Tour with Prosecco | 1h 30min | 4.6 (45) | $92 | View |