--- title: "Colibri boat tour Venice : Private Tour of the Venice Lagoon" lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 151 duration_minutes: 50 duration_max_minutes: 51 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Your own skipper? rank_in_category: 4 of 5 (Boat Tours & Grand Canal) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/colibri-boat-tour-venice-private-tour-of-the-venice-lagoon/ --- # Colibri boat tour Venice : Private Tour of the Venice Lagoon **Guidekin's take:** A private skippered boat for under an hour across St Mark's basin and around the Giudecca, with a sunset slot and a Murano and Burano option on request. Prosecco and cicchetti are extra, and the price covers fuel and skipper. 4.76 from 151 reviews at €80 per person. **Your own skipper?:** Choose RELAX TOUR: a private skipper around the Giudecca, 50m–51m at €80 per person, minimum two; prosecco extra. 4.76, 151 reviews. Trade-off: Prosecco and cicchetti extra; two to book. (last checked September 22, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 5 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Book a RELAXING and ROMANTIC tour that will remain in your memories. This unique experience will last about 50 magical minutes in which we will visit the southern lagoon of Venice including Bacino S.Marco and then we enter the Giudecca islands where you will admire breathtaking views and unique sunsets accompanied. This experience is recommended for everyone : single and engaged couples. On request we can schedule tours and transfers with itineraries to your liking such as: • Islands: Murano-Burano-Torcello • Lido-Pellestrina-Chioggia • Punta Sabbioni - Cavallino Treporti For info contact me in private Meeting point : Fondamenta Bonlini, 1112, 30123 Venezia VE ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 12 start times: between 09:00 and 20:00 - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person for the RELAX TOUR option; other options up to €600 - Duration: 50m–51m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 151 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Colibrí Boat Tour Venice - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, Spanish - Start times: 12 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.76 from 151 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 141 of 151. - 5 stars: 134 (89%) - 4 stars: 7 (5%) - 3 stars: 5 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers enjoy the private ride and sunset views; the outer lagoon route disappoints some expecting inner canals **Praised:** - Peaceful private ride away from the crowds - Views of Venice and the lagoon at sunset - Friendly skipper sharing local history and answering questions - Careful boat handling that helps passengers feel safe - Help with photos, including positioning the boat for better views **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the outer lagoon, while others find the route dull and want more inner canals - Some praise the commentary, while others want more detail about passing sights - Unclear pickup instructions and trouble reaching the operator - Late starts and trips ending earlier than advertised Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-27 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | RELAX TOUR | €80 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian, Spanish | Boat in exclusive : You will have the opportunity to book the boat exclusively for you Relaxation Duration: 50 minutes Extras: spritz and tapas Breathtaking views | | SUNSET TOUR | €100 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian, Spanish | Boat in exclusive : You will have the opportunity to book the boat exclusively for you Sunset Duration: 50 minutes Extras: spritz and tapas Breathtaking sunsets Motor boat | | Murano & Burano tour | €600 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian, Spanish | Boat in exclusive : Have the opportunity to book the boat exclusively for you Relaxation Duration: 3 hours Fatory Glass / Burano Motor boat | ## What's included - Private transportation - Fuel - Skipper ## Not included - Prosecco and cichetti (extra) ## Itinerary 1. **Squero di San Trovaso** (pass by, no stop) - He finds the squero of S.Found place where the 400 gondolas that are in Venice are built and repaired 2. **Canale della Giudecca - Giudecca Canal** (pass by, no stop) - This famous canal connects the sestiere of dorsoduro with the island of Giudecca 3. **Giudecca** (pass by, no stop) - Quiet island still residential north of Venice where the last Venetian fishermen live 4. **Laguna di Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - Pristine marine park north of Venice where you can admire the calm nature and breathtaking sunsets 5. **Isola San Giorgio Maggiore** (pass by, no stop) - It is a small island facing St. Mark's Square famous for private parties international art events and the bell tower from here you can admire Bacino S.Marco ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 09:00 and 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Boat Tours & Grand Canal | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 5** | €80 | 50 min–51 min | 4.76 (151) | private | | [Learn to Row in the Venice Canals](/italy/venice/tours/learn-to-row-in-the-venice-canals/?format=md) | €79 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (126) | shared | | [Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco](/italy/venice/tours/venice-sunset-by-typical-venetian-boat-with-prosecco/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 45m | 4.83 (546) | shared | | [Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone](/italy/venice/tours/sunset-jazz-catamaran-cruise-with-aperitivo-and-live-saxophone/?format=md) | €80 | 1h 30m | 4.81 (305) | shared | Ranked #4 of 5 in Boat Tours & Grand Canal by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €79 to €95, median €80; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/boat-tours-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/colibri-boat-tour-venice-private-tour-of-the-venice-lagoon/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md