15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Italy to Build a Day Around

Boat Tours in Venice, Cruises & Boat Tours, Murano & Burano Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice Tours

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

/ August 8, 2026

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

See Murano, Torcello, and Burano from Venice in 4.5 to 5.5 hours, with a glass factory visit, free time, and lace shopping.

“We love the glass blowing and the tour of the glass factory! The whole trip was amazing, but this specifically stood out as a highlight for us.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

/ August 8, 2026

2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Panoramic boat tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glassblowing demo, factory stop, and 10% discount.

“The tour was amazing. Murano and Burano were beautiful and the glass blowing a great experience. Torcello was an added bonus.”

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From Milan: Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

/ August 8, 2026

3.Como & Bellagio with Private Lake Como Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,788 reviews · from $112.15

Milan to Como and Bellagio with Villa Olmo gardens and a private 1-hour Lake Como cruise. Full-day bus tour with guide and photos.

“We had a wonderful day tour with Simona and Fabrizio. The transportation was very comfortable paired with excellent commentary from Simona. A beautiful experience both on the bus and on the lake. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

/ August 8, 2026

4.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Boat day trip to Murano and Burano with a Murano glass factory visit, plus free time to wander colorful canals and streets.

“Fantastic day trip. Just the right amount of time with kids, and our guide helped with timing to ensure we were back in time. The glass blowing demonstration was fantastic, about 10 minutes, but not much free time in Murano although not needed. Free time around Burano was great, beautiful little village.”

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

/ August 8, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36.28

Small-group private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, handmade lace, and time to wander colorful canals.

“Our guide Frankie was friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight of the tour is the demonstration at the murano glass factory.”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

/ August 8, 2026

6.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

A half-day Venice lagoon boat tour with Murano glassblowing and Burano’s colorful homes, plus scenic rides and free island time.

“we had prebooked this trip and on the day there was a 24hour public transport strike so we were very glad we could get to the islands without relying on the Vaporetto. the glass factory has some amazing art pieces and the colourful canals of Burano were beautiful.”

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From Sardinia: La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

/ August 8, 2026

7.La Maddalena Archipelago Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,980 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $59

Full-day boat tour from Palau or La Maddalena to Budelli and Santa Maria for swims, snorkel, pink-sand views, and town time.

“absolutely worth it for the price! highly recommend this boat trip, from the white sand beaches and turquoise waters its so so pretty! The staff are so friendly and the guide can speak so many languages I was amazed”

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Capri Boat Trips, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews

Capri: Island Boat Trip with Grottos

/ August 8, 2026

8.Island Boat Trip with Grottos

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,923 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $28

Capri boat tour for $28, looping past White and Green Grottos and Faraglioni, with optional Blue Grotto entry.

“Great way to see Capri and the Blue Grotto, recommended!”

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Milan: Navigli Canal Boat Cruise

/ August 8, 2026

9.Navigli Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4,502 reviews · 50 min · from $25

Milan Navigli canal cruise on an electric boat with QR audio, passing Darsena nightlife, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and Leonardo’s Conchetta in 50 minutes.

“We went on the 4:20 in early December. It was beautiful to see the Christmas lights going on throughout the canal.”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

/ August 8, 2026

10.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61.49

Private boat to Murano and Burano with English demos of glassblowing and lace, plus time to wander colorful island streets.

“Our guide Ellie ( Elly) was so good. Being born and raised here, she knew the answers to all our questions, and gave us a really good insight into the local culture and history, and we saw so much more of these places due to her personal experiences of living here. She was very friendly and kind, adjusted the tour to our needs, especially as we were four older people who needed a bit of time for resting now and then. She made our experience memorable. Highly recommended.”

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Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

/ August 8, 2026

11.Stresa: 3 Borromean Islands Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,122 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

A flexible hop-on hop-off boat day from Stresa to Isola Madre, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore.

“Quick and easy to validate tickets and receive the paper copy to get on the boat. Boat arrived on the hour at each of the islands and the order in which we saw the islands was wonderful (Madre, Pescatori, then Bella)!”

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Naples: Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

/ August 8, 2026

12.Boat Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,000 reviews · from $95.16

Naples to the Amalfi Coast by boat: Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, and optional Ravello, with guided stops and real free time.

“We had a wonderful day on the Amalfi Coast! Cristina and her colleagues were great guides, always smiling and ready to help and provide information. We took the trip in early April, but the weather was just perfect and the small coastal cities of Amalfi and Positano weren’t as busy as they are in the summer. I’d definitely book this cruise again in the future!”

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From Naples: Gulf of Naples & Capri Sightseeing Boat Tour

/ August 8, 2026

13.Gulf of Naples & Capri Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,384 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $93

Naples to Capri by ferry and guided boat loop with sea caves, Vesuvius views, free island time, plus optional swim near Faraglioni.

“Anastasia made the boat trip fun. She was knowledgeable and made the trip”

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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

/ August 8, 2026

14.Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Top rated

2-hour Polignano a Mare speedboat cruise to sea caves with an aperitif and swim stop. Unforgettable Adriatic views, great value.

“It was so fun and exciting! Everything was perfect”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

/ August 8, 2026

15.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480.59

Skip-the-line St Mark’s, a guided walk through Venetian backstreets, then a 1-hour Grand Canal cruise in small groups.

“The tour gave us a great introduction to the city on our first day in Venice and it helped us choose what to visit in the following days. As the St Mark's Basilica cannot be entered due to Corona regulations, our guide Cristina took us to some other very nice spots instead. For us it was just the right amount of explanations, walking, and breaks. I'd recommend the tour to anyone who visits Venice the first time.”

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