Boat tours in Venice
Venice looks different from the water. The most comfortable months are May to September, with highs around 78°F (26°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
Photo: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top boat tours in Venice
Colibri Boat Tour Venice: Private Tour in the Venice LagoonFrom $92View 
Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City TourFrom $132View 
Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and TorcelloFrom $229View 
Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in VeniceFrom $89View 
Punta Sabbioni to Venice Round-Trip Boat TicketFrom $17View 
From Milan: Venice Full-Day Guided Tour With Boat RideFrom $182View
Tours from Viator. Good Outing may earn a commission when you book, at no cost to you.
How to pick a good boat tour
- Decide between a shared boat (cheaper, fixed route) and a private charter (your pace, your stops).
- Ask whether the boat has shade. An open deck for three hours in summer is hard work.
- Morning departures usually have calmer water; afternoons can get windy and choppy.
- Check the cancellation rule for bad weather. Good operators rebook or refund if they cancel.
Venice month by month
Averages for Venice, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 49 (9) | 56 (13) | 63 (17) | 72 (22) | 79 (26) | 83 (29) | 83 (28) | 75 (24) | 65 (19) | 55 (13) | 47 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 33 (1) | 40 (5) | 48 (9) | 56 (14) | 63 (17) | 67 (19) | 66 (19) | 59 (15) | 51 (11) | 42 (6) | 34 (1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:53 pm | 5:37 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:56 pm | 8:34 pm | 9:01 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:23 pm | 6:26 pm | 4:41 pm | 4:28 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for boat tours in Venice?
May to September. Expect highs around 78°F (26°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What time is sunset in Venice?
Sunset comes earliest in December, around 4:28 pm, and latest in June, around 9:01 pm. Pick a date in the planner above for the exact time.
Where can I book boat tours in Venice?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
