Water Escapes in Venice

How extraordinary would it be to navigate the canals in your own self-propelled vessel?

There are over 100 islands in the lagoon, but the most famous ones are Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

Boat tours take you to all three islands in just a few hours, which is a great idea if you have limited time.

Murano has been the heart of Venice’s renowned glass-making industry since 1291.

Burano is distinguished by its brightly painted houses and is renowned for its traditional lace artisans.

Torcello is considered the founding island from which Venice was populated.

With a water bus pass, you can explore Venice and its surroundings cost-effectively, avoiding the hassle of constantly buying individual 75' tickets.

Picture yourself enjoying grand views from the water of the entire Canal Grande (line #1) and then taking in the breathtaking aerial vistas from the belltower of San Giorgio Maggiore (reachable with line #2).

Afterwards, head to the northern entrance of the Arsenale with line #4.1 and even travel further to Murano.

All in the same day, for only €25.

A gondola ride captures timeless romance and can be a delightful experience.

Price haggling is still common, although Venice has fixed tariffs for gondola rides starting at €90 for 30min (as of 2024).

Avoid this hassle by pre-booking your gondola ride online.

You will get a better price if you're willing to share the gondola with other travelers.