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 €250 (private tour only), duration 2.5h
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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 2.5h, 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 €200 (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
Great experience overall. Vidal is a great person with a passion for what he's doing! He knows the area well and can answer any questions about Venice. The lagoon is... read more
Leo31/05/2025
Love the hidden gems we saw and heard about on this tour! Alessandro was really knowledgeable of Venice and its culture. Also the wine and crisps were delicious
Maddie16/09/2024
I was a little worried I might get sea sick since the water looked choppy near the grand canal. Alessandro told us it was due to the film festival and... read more
Rachel10/09/2022
Great guide that was able to point out interesting things about Venice and its surrounding areas. Would have never come across these special places of not for the tour. Time... read more
Xavier09/06/2025
We had such a great experience with Alessandro! He showed us some wonderful spots around Venice and shared a lot of interesting facts about the city. Highly recommend!
Daniel11/07/2024
If you want to see all of Venice and be provided an excellent overview of all the area's go no further. Alessandro was the best, great personality, very knowledgeable... read more
Mark15/04/2025
Super tour!
Anton22/09/2022
Esperienza davvero piacevole! Al contrario del tradizionale giro in gondola, con Alessandro, costeggiandone la costa, si può respirare Venezia dalla giusta distanza, apprezzarne linee e profili.
Luca22/08/2020
Il tour in barca con Alessandro è stata davvero un'esperienza unica e speciale: un modo diverso e autentico per conoscere questa splendida città guardandola da un un'altra prospettiva: quella del... read more
Luisa26/09/2020
Great tour, very relaxed and laid back. Lovely to see Venice from this perspective and visited bits you don’t see on a walking tour. Very enjoyable, would recommend
Emily09/07/2024