Our Experiences
A Venetian Aperitif On The Lagoon
From €60 per person (duration 1.5h), available all year round
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Step aboard my Patana boat (with space for up to 10 guests) and experience Venice like never before—with a refreshing aperitif in hand and the city’s most stunning views all around you. As your local guide and captain, I’ll take you beyond the tourist paths, navigating hidden canals and cruising through the breathtaking outer lagoon. Along the way, I’ll share stories, history, and insights about Venice, its lagoon, and the magic of its islands. From the moment we set off, I’ll serve you Prosecco, beers and chips/crisps, setting the mood for a relaxed and memorable 1.5-hour journey. You’ll enjoy iconic panoramas of San Marco, Giudecca, San Giorgio, San Pietro, the southern lagoon, and more—ideal for capturing unforgettable photos. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, or groups of friends looking to unwind, learn, and see the city from a unique perspective. We’ll return to our starting point at the end of the tour.
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Discover The Northern Lagoon (Murano, Burano and Torcello)
From €300 (private tour only), duration 3.5h
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As your skipper and guide, I’ll take you beyond the crowds to discover the Northern Lagoon’s most enchanting islands.
1) We’ll begin in Murano, where you’ll step inside a traditional glass factory for a mesmerizing 45-minute visit, then you’ll admire the island’s beauty from my boat.
2) Next we’ll head to Burano, famous for its lace and charm, where you’ll have 45–60 minutes to stroll through its rainbow-colored streets.
3) We’ll end in serene Torcello, where 30 minutes is just enough to soak in its ancient soul and quiet green paths.
After Torcello I will take you back to Venice. This experience is the perfect blend of local insight, relaxed cruising, and authentic island magic
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Swimming Experience
From €300 (private tour only), duration 2h
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You will experience the venetian life as real locals do, and you will have the chance to swim and snorkle in our beautiful lagoon and sea. This experience lasts about 2h, you will get on my boat and I will take you to the best secret spots for swimming and snorkeling near Venice, away from the traffic where the water is clean and calm. You only have to bring your own towel, as I can provide clean swim suits for all sizes.
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Explore The Spooky Island of Venice
From €250 (private tour only), duration 2h
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You will hop on my boat (10 seats available) and we will head towards the most spooky Island of Venice: Poveglia. This place used to be a quarantine island for the black plague in the 15th century, and then it became an insane asylum during the 19th and 20th century. Nowadays it’s abandoned and it’s famous for being the most haunted island in the world.
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Customized Experiences
We also offer fully tailored experiences around Venice, from small private tours to big groups of travellers.
Please contact us here for any special request ;)
About Us
Vidal Venice Tours was born in early 2018 from the values of a young traveller, Alessandro.
We strongly believe in authentic and intimate boat tours, giving the chance to experience Venice and its surroundings as locals do.
We currently offer various boat tours including: Murano and Burano tours, A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon, swimming tours and much more.
Our current boat is 7.5m (24 ft) long, has 11 seats available, has a canopy for hot summer days, and can navigate up to 30kts (35mph) making it the ideal boat for comfort and long transfers across the lagoon (for example while visiting islands like Murano, Burano and Torcello).
By the end of 2024 we have welcomed over 20,000+ guests from 30+ countries around the world, receiving an average of 5 stars on travel websites such as Google, Airbnb and Trip Advisor. Yet we keep growing and improving day by day 😉
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Reviews
Bella esperienza per conoscere le isolette limitrofe intorno a quella principale di venezia!
Adrien26/06/2018
Great! Very entertaining and very funny
Leah23/07/2025
Alessandro was very informative, a great boat captain and provided an excellent overview of some of the "non" touristy aspects of Venice and some of the surrounding islands.
Ron23/09/2024
Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und hat auf jede Frage eine Antwort gehabt. Er kennt sich in Venedig sehr gut aus. Wir waren zu zweit & uns hat es sehr... read more
Eva Maria10/09/2025
What a fun experience, we had 5 people, two couples and a single and I would say at first I was curious at how it would be, but I was... read more
David04/09/2022
I learnt so much more about Venice with this special experience — Alessandro is an amazing storyteller with a deep knowledge of the Venetian way of life. We toured around... read more
Iris23/12/2019
Had an amazing time. He was very sweet and accommodating, gave good insights of Venice. The wine was such a plus! Definitely recommend this experience!
Uma27/07/2025
The experience, presentation and wealth of information was great. The other passengers also made it a very great experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Wayne25/08/2024
A great tour of the islands of Venice. Alessandro is the kind of host that make Airbnb experiences so much better than the big generic tours.
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George31/05/2024
This was a truthful and amazing experience. Alessandro is as honest and kind as he can be and the tour was really nice and fun.
Renata13/06/2024