How much do cruises cost in Venice?

Prices vary with duration, group size and whether entry to monuments is included. Shorter island cruises sit at the budget end, while full-day combinations of boat travel and guided palace or basilica visits are premium. Private boat options fall in between. Check each listing for what is included, and remember many offer free cancellation.

Which cruises in Venice have free cancellation?

Almost every cruise listed here can be cancelled free of charge, usually up to a day before departure. That covers the Murano and Burano boat tours, the private glassblowing cruises and the combined St Mark's and Doge's Palace itineraries. Confirm the exact cut-off on the individual activity page before booking.

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Art & culture · Venice

Art & Culture Cruises in Venice

Average rating4.0Median price$68

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About Venice

Venice is best understood from the water, where Byzantine domes, Gothic palazzi and lagoon islands line up like rooms in a single open-air museum. A cruise here is less about transport than about context — gliding past the Doge's Palace before stepping inside, or crossing to Murano and Burano to watch glass and lace traditions still practised by hand. The Venetian Splendor: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & Gondola pairs monumental art with a slow glide through the canals, while Venice: Murano & Burano by Premium Boat with Glassblowing takes you straight to the workshops where Venetian

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These cruises are built around what you see and learn, not just the ride. Expect live glassblowing demonstrations on Murano, commentary on the lagoon's craft history, and itineraries that connect boat travel with guided visits to St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, so the water becomes part of the art and architecture you came for.