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Top 10 Fun Boat Tours in Venice - 2023
Updated Oct 2023
- No.1
Grand Canal
4.7/5673 ReviewsVenice1.1km from downtown
"An amazing place to visit, but beware of restaurants that try to con you. Also, beware of pickpockets in crowded place. All the buildings are so colourful and beautiful. I guess nothing is perfect. not a city to be missed, it is so easy to get to from the airport and water taxi so easy to use as well. If not for the rude restaurant staffs, this would be 5 stars."Highlights: The Grand Canal of Venice is the main waterway in Venice. It is in an inverse S shape along the natural waterway from St. Mark's Basilica to St. Chiara Church, and is connected with many small canals. Much of the city's traffic travels through these waterways. The Grand Canal is an inverted S shape, winding from the Roman Forum in the northwest to St. Mark's Square. It is about 4 kilometers long, about 6 meters deep, and 40 to 100 meters wide. It is the most important traffic artery in Venice. There are more than 100 ancient buildings on both sides of the coast. Every September, there is a traditional regatta in Venice, which is a race of gondolas and other traditional boats on the Grand Canal.Show Less - No.2
St. Mark's Square
4.7/51,163 ReviewsVenice1.9km from downtown
"Beautiful, artistic, elegant, no word can describe how charming the square is, and you can easily spend hours walking around and getting your eyes on the Murano glass sculpture."Highlights: St. Mark's Square is unique among European city squares, being located in the city center, but not as noisy as other squares, thanks to Venice's quiet waterway traffic. As a Venice landmark, it is favored by tourists, photographers and even pigeons. Piazza San Marco has historically been the political, religious and festival center of Venice, the seat of all important Venetian government institutions, the seat of the Archbishop since the 19th century, and the venue of choice for many Venetian festivals. More than 200 years have passed since the style layout, this trapezoidal square on the edge of the Grand Canal still has its charm. The square is about 170 meters long, 80 meters wide to the east and 55 meters wide to the west. From New Year's Day to Carnival to Christmas, the Venetians host festivals big and small in Piazza San Marco, and even on normal days, people from all over the world flock to this square. There is a circle of exquisite Renaissance-style buildings on the side of the square. St. Mark's Basilica, the Mint, and the Doge's Palace are located on the east side of the square. On the south side are the bell tower and the new and old parliament buildings. Climbing the bell tower can overlook the whole square panorama. . On the west side is the Corell Museum, and on the back is a row of boutiques selling gold jewelry, glass, clothing, home decoration, etc. The storefront is not large, but the window design is very eye-catching. Between the Doge's Palace and the Venetian Prison on the other side of the river is the Bridge of Sighs, and between the square and the Grand Canal is the small Piazza San Marco, where you can see two tall columns standing on the river bank, one of At the top is the statue of San Marco's lion ready to fly. At the top of the other column stands a statue of the holy San Theodore accompanied by a crocodile, both patrons of Venice. During the day, the square is crowded with tourists, and there are groups of tourists everywhere, and large groups of pigeons are flying around the square. If you want to feed the pigeons, you can buy biscuits to feed them. If you encounter a black person who feeds pigeons and corn, don’t take it. A small handful of rice is 10 euros. If you accept it, you can ask for money. However, white people generally only give 2-5 euros. If you see Asians in Italy, they will charge more. You can choose to stroll in the square, of course, you can also choose an outdoor cafe seat to sit and rest when you are tired. Although the restaurants and cafes in the square are very expensive, you won't mind because you can stop here for a while and let your eyeballs enjoy the feast of architectural art. The steeple church, Byzantine dome church, mosaic frescoes, marble carvings, and the elegant and elegant Doge's Palace next door are not to be missed. In addition, there are many street performers and mobile vendors in the square, selling some local souvenirs, the price ranges from 3-10 euros, you can buy some as souvenirs if you like. At the same time, the view of the square at night will not disappoint you. If you visit Piazza San Marco around 7:30 pm, you will be impressed by the sight in front of you. In each arch of the buildings around the square, there are lights emitting golden light, which illuminates the original white stone church with golden color, and the whole square is shrouded in a golden splendor. Some restaurants also have their own open-air LiveShow, and it is also a pleasure to watch a free performance here.Show Less - No.3
Bridge of Sighs
4.6/5615 ReviewsVenice2.1km from downtown
"A baroque stone bridge, one end of which connects the tall magnificent town hall, and the other end is the dark prison, four hundred years ago a death row prisoner was escorted to prison on the way through the bridge, the jailer let him see the free world outside, Through the small window of the death remembered his deeply loved woman, involuntarily sighing, when the death row prisoner looked down at the narrow sea below a pair of men and women kissing on the boat, the woman is the prisoner's lover, the prisoner can not bear to betray, roaring into the stone bridge window with hatred, But the woman did not hear the sigh of the crime, so the stone bridge with nobleness and lowness, life and love, was named for the sigh of the prisoner."Highlights: The Bridge of Sighs is a baroque stone bridge located on the side of the Doge's Palace and is one of the most famous bridges in Venice. This is a sealed arch bridge building, from the inside to the outside can only be seen through the small windows on the bridge. The two ends of the bridge connect the court and the prison. Death row inmates pass through this bridge before execution, and sigh here about the end of their lives, hence the name "Bridge of Sighs". The current bridge of sighs has swept away its haze and ominous atmosphere because of the movie "Love Sunset Bridge", you can also call it "Sunset Bridge". It is the bridge in the film that allows the hero and heroine who are destined to spend their lives in each other at sunset.Show Less - No.4
Burano
4.7/5346 ReviewsVenice9.3km from downtown
"Burano Island, also known as Color Island, is one of the Venice punching spots. The ferry is the only means to reach the transportation. Of course, I like the colored houses here before I am attracted to punch in. One thing to pay special attention to is that the bathroom on the island needs to be paid, and the number is not much. There is a place near the pier that is guarded. There are not many restaurants on the island. It is recommended to bring some snacks to the island. There is no ticket inspector on the boat. There is an entry gate on the island. Although the fare is a bit cold and expensive, the food is available for this tour."Highlights: If you visit Venice, in addition to experiencing the can't-miss gondola, you must not miss the famous color island of Burano. Burano is a fairy tale dream. There are colorful little houses everywhere, which are more and more colorful under the reflection of the blue sky. If you want to know what is worth taking away, then you must go to the island of St. Martin In the square, here you will find all kinds of lace products that are abundant on the island, from baby shoes and socks to household items, everything is dazzling. In Venice, no matter what you buy to accompany you home, you will bring back an unforgettable memory with Venice.Show Less - No.5
Gondola Ride
4.6/5187 ReviewsVenice1.8km from downtown
"Before the epidemic, I came to Tokyo Shini Ocean Park many times, but I didn't come to take the gondola cruise. At that time, I was younger and could play other projects. After the epidemic, I came again and arranged a gondola cruise. [View] Imitate Venice Water City, [Interest] A different trip. [Cost-effective] High!"Highlights: Venice is a very unique city, with a river as its street. Apart from buildings and squares, there is hardly any land in the city. Venice has no roads, no cars, no traffic lights, just winding waterways, boats coming and going, and more than 400 bridges of different styles. Boats are a must-have means of transportation for Venetians. The boats of various households are more characteristic of a small rowing "gondola", which is usually full of 6 people, plus 1 boatman. Gondola cruises are popular with tourists in the area. Gondolas have been a part of Venice since the 11th century AD, and their thin hulls and flat bottoms are ideal for Venice's narrow and shallow canals. The bow is tilted slightly to the left, offsetting the weight of the oars and preventing the gondola from spinning in circles. According to a law enacted in 1562, all gondolas were to be painted black to prevent people from showing off their wealth. Only on special occasions gondolas can be decorated as flower boats.Show Less - No.6
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
4.7/5142 ReviewsVenice1.9km from downtown
"Before the marble carvings outside the Church of Our Lady of Ankang were unrepaired, signs posted outside the Church of Ankang, perhaps the icon of the angels that fell outside the Church of Ankang, the unique symbol of the declining city of Venice. Since 1797, when Napoleon conquered the Republic of Venice, he proclaimed in Italian: “I am the Attila Khan of the Principality of Venice.”"Highlights: The Church of Our Lady of Ankon is the masterpiece of Venetian Baroque artist Baldasare Longena. Every year on November 21, the Venetians line up in a concentrated line, and go from St. Mark's Square to the Church of Our Lady of Ankang via the pontoon to celebrate the Virgin Mary's Day and give thanks to the Virgin Mary. It was built in the 17th century, when the great plague of Milan spread to Venice, killing more than one-third of the city's population, and the Venetians believed that the Virgin Mary had blessed them and saved them in honor of the Virgin Mary. Venice built this church. The church, referred to as "Salute" for short, is located in the scenic narrow and sharp corner between the Grand Canal of Venice and the Port of San Marco in the Venice Lagoon, which can be seen by anyone entering Piazza San Marco from the waterway. It has the status of a secondary sanctuary, and its unique decorative shape and location make it one of the most photogenic churches in Italy. The main body of the church is an octagonal church with a huge dome, surrounded by six chapels. In the sacristy room facing the main altar, there are the frescoes "David and Goliath" depicting the stories of the Old Testament, the ceiling frescoes created by Titian, the "father of Western oil painting", and Tintoret, a representative of the Venetian school of painting. The mural "Ghana's Wedding" created by Tuo is very worthwhile to stop and appreciate. The interior of the church has a nave, three chapels, and a colorful marble floor. The middle of the floor is designed with a pattern of five roses. The magnificent altar designed by Longhena is especially gorgeous. To its right is Tintoretto's Le Nozzedi Cana, while the church The ceiling of the annexe is decorated with paintings by Titian.Show Less - No.7
Murano Island
4.4/5182 ReviewsMurano3.5km from downtown
"Visit Murano for the glass blowing demonstration on how they make the world famous glass pieces that were sold all over the world historically."Highlights: If you visit Venice, in addition to experiencing the unmissable gondola, you must not miss the famous glass island of Murano. The glazed products produced by Murano perfectly integrate the history of alchemy, the extremely complex production process, the inheritance of Italian handicrafts and the exquisite design. In Venice, no matter what you buy to accompany you home, you will bring back an unforgettable memory with Venice.Show Less - No.8
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
4.6/575 ReviewsVenice2.5km from downtown
"The church of St. George Machore, built on a small island of the same name diagonally opposite the central part of the city, was designed by the famous Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Paladio, and was built in 1566 and only in 1610, 30 years after the architect's death. The 75-meter-high clock tower was built in 1467, collapsed in 1774 and was rebuilt in 1791. Now it stands simple and with the church, and stands on the view of the eastern sea mouth of Venice."Highlights: This church is the only building on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and was built in 1566 by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore is considered a fine example of Palladian architecture and is also regarded as a classic work of Palladio. The bright interior of the church is filled with paintings by Carpaccio and Tintoretto, such as "The Treasure of Mana", and the bell tower next to the church has a beautiful view of Piazza San Marco. Every Sunday at 11am there is a chorus of Gregorian chants.Show Less - No.9
Torcello
4.3/546 ReviewsVenice9.9km from downtown
"The island is beautiful. There are not many activities to do but it is still worth a visit for the scenery of the lagoon. There are beautiful churches and museums on the island. We love the water bus tour here, it is so beautiful."Highlights: Torceno Island is one of the birthplaces of Venice’s history and civilization. Today, it is one of the lonelier islands in Venice, but from the churches left on the island, you can still see the prosperity of the past. The famous American writer Ernest Hemingway once lived on the island in 1948. There are two main attractions on the island, one is Asenta Church and the other is St. Fusca Church. The end of summer is a time when many tourists are in Venice. If you want to avoid the crowds, there are still many places to go. Taking a boat from FondamenteNove or SanZaccharia to Torcello Island is a very good choice, be sure to give yourself Set aside some time to enjoy the island walk. This peaceful green field was established in the 5th and 6th centuries and is the oldest building claimed by Laguna. The church of Santa Maria Dell'Assunta was discovered in 639 BC, and there are many interesting mosaics to admire. Santa Fosca Church Santa Fosca was built at the end of the 11th century, a mixture of late Byzantine and Venetian Romanesque architecture, is one of the churches that can represent Venice. The church was originally built for the burial of martyrs, and the octagon that surrounds the colonnade of the church building is rare.Show Less - No.10
Sant'Alvise
4.6/511 ReviewsVenice1.3km from downtown
"St. Avis's Church is a Gothic building built in the 14th century, with no rich interiors on the exterior walls. The church is so unique as to be supported by two slender pillars of Baco, a hanging choir, and huge doorways made up of Estra stone and St. Alves statues." - No.11
I Gesuiti
4.3/513 ReviewsVenice1.9km from downtown
"The architectural style of the church is a bit baroque as a whole, with a high dome, very beautiful. Especially there are a lot of carvings on the main entrance of the church, which is very lifelike. Next to the canal, the view is very wide."
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