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The 15 Best Sunset & Night Cruises in Venice

22 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $22

The day-trippers leave at dusk and the lagoon turns gold, then dark and quiet. These 15 evening cruises run from a prosecco sail to a jazz-and-aperitivo boat, priced and timed, with a note on which pass San Marco from the water.

Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo - Your route: San Marco Bay, Giudecca, and toward Lido
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Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings - What You Eat: 14+ Tastings, From Bacari Snacks to a Proper Meal
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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

2.Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 848 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Venice sunset walking tour with 14+ tastings, 6 regional wines, and guided history past Rialto and the oldest church. 3 hours.

“One of the best tours we had on the entire trip to Europe. We went to secluded laces that only locals know about, one place didn't even have a sign to know what it was. Food and wine were excellent, the guide was always busy making sure everyone was happy and had whatever they needed”

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Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco - Drinks and the Prosecco Toast: Included, Simple, and Actually Useful
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Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

3.Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Venice sunset cruise on a traditional boat with Prosecco, small groups up to 11, and lagoon island views from Ospedale to St Mark’s Basin.

“Such a wonderful experience! Our boat, skippered by Tommaso, was such a unique time. He gave us insights into the history of Venice, only as a local could do! He was willing to change the time of our excursion to accommodate for much better weather. Loved it!”

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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset - Cannaregio canals: the route that feels more local than postcard
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Venice: Guided Canal Kayak Tour at Day, Night, or Sunset

Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone - Aperitivo Hour: Prosecco, Spritz, and Light Bites
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Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

6.Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live Saxophone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Venice at sunset by catamaran with aperitivo, cicchetti, and live saxophone over a smooth 90-minute canal route.

“Andreas went out of his way to accommodate us. We took the lunch tour. Absolutely spectacular. The food, the music, the crew were excellent. We got to see all of Venice on a grand scale. We went to parts many tourists don’t know exist. The view was so beautiful. This was our best part of our trip to Italy. I hear the sunset tour is fabulous. This is something that is etched in our minds and hearts forever. Thank you Andreas.”

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Venice by Night: Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour - Stop 1: Santa Maria Assunta ai Gesuiti, baroque stonework under the stars
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Venice by Night: Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour

9.Venice by Night: Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

A 90-minute Venice night walk with Valerio, photographing baroque facades, Cannaregio lanes, and a quieter St Mark’s Square. English.

“We were extremely excited to go on this tour after reading the other reviews. But it started off a little shaky when the tour guide made the comment that “oh there you are, yeah, Americans are always late”. Actually, we weren’t late we were just standing on the wrong side of the patio because his instructions were weird. The places we went to were literally of no interest. Why go look inside the hospital building, granted you can see the gold gilded walls) why go look at a very small corridor between two buildings. Again not a hidden gem in my mind.. This tour didn’t reveal hidden gems and secret…”

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Sunset Serenity Cruise in the Venice Lagoon - Price, Duration, and the Value of Getting It Right at Golden Hour
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Sunset Serenity Cruise in the Venice Lagoon

11.Sunset Serenity Cruise in the Venice Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · from $78

Private one-hour Venice lagoon sunset cruise on a historic boat with chilled prosecco, passing San Marco, Giudecca, and other icons.

“We had an incredible experience discovering Venice by night, illuminated by its magical lights. Thanks to Khalel, we had an unforgettable time. This will remain one of our best memories of Venice. Thank you so much!”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals - How 3 to 5 km on a double kayak feels at sunset
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

12.Sunset Kayak Tour in Venice: Discovering the City’s Canals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Paddle Venice’s canals at sunset with a small group, learn kayak basics from local guides, and get pro photos from a real rowing club stop.

“I actually did a nighttime kayak experience with a different company in May this year, so I can compare for ease of others choosing the numerous kayak tours available. 1. This is the only professional rowing club in Venice-they are twin with Westminster and Henley rowing club in the UK (along with other countries). 2. All equipment was exceptionally well maintained and lifejackets and skirts to protect you from getting wet we’re all clean. 3. Unlike the other company, these provided skirts 4. Access was from a proper decked pier with a ladder onto a boat and was much more stable than the other company we used. It was also…”

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Aperitif at sunset in the Venice lagoon on a private boat. - Meeting at Fondamente Nove, and what to expect on board
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Aperitif at sunset in the Venice lagoon on a private boat.

13.Aperitif at sunset in the Venice lagoon on a private boat.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $192

Private Venice lagoon sunset boat with prosecco and snacks. Skip crowds, cruise past Arsenal and Lazaretto, enjoy photos and calm water.

“Wow! Pierangelo is very friendly and a true native who is passionate about his culture. The boat is very well kept, comfortable and he drives it very carefully. He provides insight into the cities history and shows you landmarks as well. He is a great host and he aimed to make sure we had a great time. The sunset in Venice is something special, especially in the water. Book this unique tour you wont regret it!”

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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset - Getting set at Calle Tornielli before you paddle
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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

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