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Venetian Islands Tour: Exclusive Riva Aquariva Experience
5.0
16 Ratings
Venice
Experience Venice’s magic on a private luxury boat tour. Discover hidden islands, historic sites, and glassblowing art. Book your unforgettable adventure now.
Experience Venice’s magic on a private luxury boat tour. Discover hidden islands, historic sites, and glassblowing art. Book your unforgettable adventure now.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San Marco - Get the best view of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sigh from a unique perspective: the water! Live the charme of this place enjoying a glass of Prosecco or an Espresso.
- Isola San Giorgio Maggiore - Admire the details of San Giorgio Maggiore and its church and take the best breathtaking picture of Venice!
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- San Marco - Get the best view of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sigh from a unique perspective: the water! Live the charme of this place enjoying a glass of Prosecco or an Espresso.
- Isola San Giorgio Maggiore - Admire the details of San Giorgio Maggiore and its church and take the best breathtaking picture of Venice!
- Isola Maledetta di Poveglia - Learn about the mysterious Island of Poveglia famous for its legends and ghosts stories.
- Lido di Venezia - We will navigate along the island of Lido to see its beautiful gardens and the 1700s Villas.
- Parco della Certosa - We will navigate through La Certosa park to explore those little islands where Venetians spend their free time relaxing and enjoying the wild paradise of the lagoon.
- Isola delle Vignole - We will pass in front of Vignole island, the old Venice’s vegetable garden where the nobles families owned their food wealth.
- Murano - We will explore one of the oldest authentic Murano Glass factories where the only exclusive “furnace” of the island was created. You will live the glass blowing art with the chance to see a Master glassblower and his team working following our millenary tradition. And then.. you will be surprised with a secret exhibition part of the project “fantasy has no limit”.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- On-board restrooms
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- On-board restrooms
Additional Information
Live Venice as a unique and exclusive experience! Escape the crowds of the city and take a time of fun and relax discovering the magic of the Venetian islands aboard the Riva Aquariva DEA the “Goddess of the Sea”. An unforgettable excursion aboard the “Goddess of the Sea” to admire Venice and its islands from a unique perspective. From the historic…
Live Venice as a unique and exclusive experience! Escape the crowds of the city and take a time of fun and relax discovering the magic of the Venetian islands aboard the Riva Aquariva DEA the “Goddess of the Sea”. An unforgettable excursion aboard the “Goddess of the Sea” to admire Venice and its islands from a unique perspective. From the historic monumets of St. Mark, we will navigate to San Giorgio and reach the island of Poveglia, famous for its mysterious legends. We’ll cruise along the entire Lido, its villas, and gardens, arriving at the island of Vignole, Venice’s ancient vegetable garden. Venturing into the heart of the lagoon, we’ll reach Murano for an exclusive visit to one of the oldest glass factories, where you’ll discover the glassblowing art. We’ll return through the lagoon’s gardens, sipping our Prosecco and savoring our typical biscuits.
Location
San Marco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Robert_g
Mar 30, 2025
We booked this tour last... - We booked this tour last minute and couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. I had been to Venice once before, but this excursion felt like the first time we actually saw Venice. We are always a bit hesitant traveling with two young children and my older father-in-law, but this outing was perfect for all ages. The literary offered beautiful vistas, incredible experiences, and a chance to sample delicious local dishes. The boat was beautiful and the captain was very skilled and constantly looked after our comfort. The real prize however was our guide, Luca. From the moment he picked us up from our hotel, he was professional and engaging. By the time we got on the boat, it felt more like spending the day on the water with a friend, than with a tour guide. Luca had very interesting insights, was great with the kids, and really took time to make sure we got to see and learn everything that we wanted to. The glass factory on Murano engaged the children in activities while we were able to peruse the gallery at our leisure. Learning the traditions on Burano and enjoying a well earned meal was perfect pacing across our journey. We were fortunate to have a clear day, where the Dolomites provided a picturesque backdrop for each island as we passed. Luca was a wonderful guide, host, and ambassador for the city of Venice. I can’t recommend enough, just a wonderful day that will carry on as a lifetime of memories!
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Nomad61688653433
Sep 16, 2024
An unforgettable day - Beautiful tour of Venice and its islands!
The driver Pietro, very kind and professional, accompanied us on this fantastic day to discover the lagoon! An unforgettable memory, highly recommended!!
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Explorer04203356218
Sep 5, 2024
RIVA FULL DAY EXPERIENCE !! WOW !! - The pick-up was super well organised, we were close to St.Mark Square and our boat was already waiting for us !! A super luxury one !! The Captain told us that “Riva” is one of the most iconic beautiful boats coming from Lake Como but we were so lucky to book it for this experience and in the Venice Lagoon is just a marvellous jewel. We started our tour going to Murano Island, the famous one for Glass 😁 here we saw the entire production from one of the most ancient factories and my kids had fun seen everything of it and their Show-room ( Museum too ) Crazy pieces !! We purchased something for our beautiful house, for sure is gonna be a crazy memory remembering always this trip.
2 Stop Burano Island, after our walk we end up eating something in one of those fantastic restaurants ( Gatto Nero ). But in Burano you don’t see just wonderful bright and colourful houses, the lacemaking is part of this island and is just a pleasure to see how they are still do in it for centuries and centuries. Atelier la Perla needs a look for sure.
3 Stop was Torcello Island, the most ancient one in the Venician Lagoon. Not too many things to do or to see but the Cathedral with its mosaic was special.
The way back to St Mark Square, was very comfortable.Drinking a very nice glass of Prosecco and enjoying the last view of this Lagoon. This tour was worth it 100 %.
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Alvisec2019
Sep 5, 2024
Outstanding! - Exceptional boat tour! Guide was very good and very helpful. The boat is beautiful and allows you to visit Murano, Burano and Torcello in comfort.
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Massimoc1260
Sep 4, 2024
beautiful day - THE BEST TOUR OF VENICE!!!
We had an amazing time with Pietro on board of the luxury Riva! We felt like Venetian nobles! The Murano Glass factory visit was once in a lifetime experience! Pietro delighted us with some special stories about the different islands. We then reached Burano where we met Andrea and his family in the lace business for centuries. Admiring his grandma working the lace was such an experience! Their staff is incredible!
Lunch at Al Gato Nero was superb! We met Massi and Ruggero (father, owner and Chef) and I can say it’s actually the best meal I have ever had in my life!
We wanted to book the Riva boat even for the day after as we had so much fun and there is so much to see but unfortunately it was already full.
Pietro thank you for your kindness and for welcoming us on board of Dea! We will remember this experience forever, you made us feel so special!
Come to the States soon!
Ciao ciao
Emily & Max
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Sofiay231
Sep 3, 2024
The Queen of the Sea is waiting for you! - We fully enjoyed this unique one day trip to the northern part of the lagoon of Venice!!
The Queen of the sea Aquariva Yacht was way more than we expected, we felt so relaxed and very privileged to be on board!
We learnt so much information thanks to our knowledgeable guide Luca, he introduced us to the amazing crafts of the lagoon such as the glassblowing on Murano, we also witnessed the intricate art of the lacemaking on Burano and its picturesque residences painted with different colors!
Last but not least we tried the best Venetian local food on the island of Torcello!
Best experience ever, I recommend it!
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C2493jochiarab
Sep 3, 2024
Luxury and authenticity, fantastic experience! - Fantastic tour, lovely boat! Unique experience in Murano to admire the processing of blown glass. The driver Pietro was really kind and very professional! The best excursion we did by boat! Highly recommended for those looking for an exclusive and classy tour!
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N8716vwnicolasa
Sep 3, 2024
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! - Our journey with Shomevenice was truly memorable, offering an experience that exceeded all expectations. The quality of the boat was outstanding, making us feel as though we were part of a cinematic masterpiece while gliding through the iconic canals of Venice.
What made this experience truly exceptional was the professionalism and warmth of the staff, particularly the driver, who were both incredibly engaging and personable. Their hospitality added a distinctive touch that elevated the entire experience.
This is undoubtedly an experience worth repeating, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and unforgettable way to explore Venice.
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N3572smsebastianom
Sep 3, 2024
Breathtaking! - We had the perfect day!
I booked this tour for my girlfriend’s birthday, I wanted to surprise her and I have to say it worked like a charm!
Amazing landscapes, the Murano glass shaping left us breathless and the islands of Burano and Torcello were the perfect romantic getaway I was hoping for.
Away from the mass tourism, we enjoyed the excursion so much.
I really thank Luca, the guide, for the availability and the greatest tour.
Really recommended!!
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Gianmarcoc936
Feb 28, 2024
Amazing!! - Amazing experience. We had a great time with our guide Luca who made our trip to Venice unforgettable. Definitely the best way to visit Venice and its beautiful lagoon.
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