About this tour
Skip the packed vaporettos and explore Venice's lagoon islands from the deck of a sleek private yacht. This four-hour cruise takes you past San Giorgio and the storied isle of Poveglia, along the Lido's waterfront estates, through Vignole's historic orchards, and into Murano's glassmaking workshops where artisans still work at the furnace. You'll return across the lagoon at sunset with Prosecco in hand, seeing Venice from the water the way locals understand it.
Highlights
- Private Riva Aquariva yacht, no shared passenger crowds
- Murano glassblowing demonstration in working factory
- Poveglia island and its layered Venetian history
- Lido waterfront villas and manicured gardens
- Prosecco and local biscuits as you cruise back
- Vignole, Venice's original vegetable-growing island
What to expect
You'll board a polished cabin cruiser at a central Venice point and head straight into the lagoon, leaving the tourist masses behind. The route loops through quieter islands—Poveglia carries centuries of intrigue, Murano's factories still glow with furnace heat, and the Lido reveals how Venetian wealth looked from the water. The captain steers into shallow channels most tour boats avoid. Midway through, you'll settle topside with a glass of Prosecco while the boat glides past gardens and towards the Murano workshops, where you'll watch glassblowers shape molten rods into vessels. The return journey is unhurried, built for watching light change across the water.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen and sunglasses—the lagoon reflects intensely. Infants travel free in prams; specialised seats exist for toddlers. The onboard restroom is compact but functional. Dress in layers; evening wind picks up as you head into open water.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.