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Best Boat Trips — Our Top 15

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Good boat trips fill up days ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Meeting the guide on Markt Square
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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

1.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51Our pick

Spend 150 minutes with a local guide exploring Bruges on foot and by boat. See the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Fish Market, Gruuthuse Palace, Bonifacius Bridge, and Beguinage, then taste Belgian chocolate. Guides such as Fabienne, Patrick, Ann, and Frank are known for lively local storytelling.

“Patrick proved to be an excellent guide , informative and interesting and very willing to answer questions A well balanced walking tour with a boat trip in the middle.”

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Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch - Tram ride through Lesser Town to Prague Castle
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Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch

2.Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,627 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Start at Charles Bridge with guides such as Ross, Tomas, Jana, or Hannah, then walk through Lesser Town, Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, and Old Town. Lunch, tram fare, a Vltava cruise, and Charles Bridge Museum entry are included. Expect six hours and plenty of walking.

“I had the absolute pleasure of spending a full day on a Prague walking tour with Tomas, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His depth of knowledge about Prague’s history was truly remarkable — every street, building, and monument came alive through the fascinating stories and context he shared. Tomas’s English is exceptional, making everything easy to understand, and his delivery is engaging, conversational, and thoughtful. He took the time to answer questions, tailor parts of the tour to our interests, and ensured everyone felt included and comfortable throughout the day. What stood out most was his genuine passion for Prague and his ability to present complex historical events…”

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica
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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

3.Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark’s, Walking tour & Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,372 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $480

Start near the Royal Gardens for a guided walk through St. Mark’s Square, skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica, explore Castello lanes, then cruise the Grand Canal and smaller waterways. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Christina Pigozzo, Francesco, Cristina, and Adriana.

“1.- First part "Venice Tour with St Mark’s Basilica" was average. 2.- "Grand Canal Boat tour" was excellent, lady acting as a tour guide was very enthusiast, she knows Venice very well, explained us every detail clearly. My wife and I were there on September 27th 2019 in the afternoon tour. I wrote the name of the woman, but lost the paper, the only thing I remember is that she live around and looks like an actress some kind of Jennifer Aniston. 3.- You need a Sign that let your client to locate you easy. It was very stressful to find you, I was in the place 1 hour before.”

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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car - Starting at the Portuguese Centre of Photography
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Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

4.Porto Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,354 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

You’ll walk Porto with a bilingual guide such as Maria, Santiago, or Francisco, visit Livraria Lello, ride the cable car, and finish with a Douro cruise. This four-hour small-group tour includes entry fees, but expect hills, cobblestones, outdoor time, and no hotel pickup.

“What a lovely day - with an excellent guide Santiago. He made sure that nothing was rushed but that we got to see interesting areas and learnt lots about Porto. Thanks Santiago. And Happy New Year.”

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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option - Walplein, Stoofstraat, and the Old Hospital Quarter
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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

5.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41

Join a French-, Spanish-, or English-speaking guide for a lively walk through Bruges, including the Begijnhof, Burg Square, Markt, and Rozenhoedkaai. Finish with a 30-minute canal cruise, and choose the English tour if you want to add a tasting of four Belgian beers.

“Our tour guide Maria was fantastic and her knowledge of Bruges was simply astounding. Bruges is a stunning city with beauty to be seen everywhere. Has deffinitely left me wanting more, will absolutely be back to explore more.”

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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise - Montmartre begins with Sacré-Cœur
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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

6.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend nine hours seeing Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the funicular and Metro, explore Montmartre and Île de la Cité, visit the Louvre or Orsay, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a flexible Seine cruise ticket.

“Best tour guide ever! Adam was so charming, informative and fun! The tour was fantastic! Hit the highlights and learned a lot. Good pace and amount of breaks for the cafe and lunch. Adam was able to build camaraderie with our group of strangers and at the end we were Team Adam as he had predicted. I've done 30+ tours over the years in Europe and Adam was the most memorable and the best! I wish we had more time to take another tour with him!”

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Krka Waterfalls tour with Trogir Walking tour and Krka panoramic boat cruise - The Krka River boat ride
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Krka Waterfalls tour with Trogir Walking tour and Krka panoramic boat cruise

7.Krka Waterfalls tour with Trogir Walking tour and Krka panoramic boat cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,659 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

From Split, you’ll visit UNESCO-listed Trogir, cruise the Krka River, walk the boardwalks at Skradinski Buk, and finish in Skradin. Guides such as Mate and Leo add Croatian history and clear directions, while free time lets you set your own pace.

“Our tour guide Manta was awesome he was very informative and helpful. We had a lot of solo time which we had enjoyed discovering the area on our own time”

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Prague: City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot - The minibus route: Wenceslas Square to the Dancing House
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Prague: City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot

8.City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,596 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $27

Cover Prague’s main sights by air-conditioned minibus, on foot, and by boat. You’ll visit Prague Castle, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, and the Jewish Quarter with a live guide in English, German, Spanish, or Italian. Guides such as Tatiana, Stephan, and Martina are praised for lively historical explanations.

“Very worthwhile. Very informative. Great being in a small group. Guide was very knowledgeable. Walking part was relaxed. Didn't feel rushed at all. Great river trip too. Would highly recommend.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time - Starting at Overhoeksplein and This is Holland
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

9.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned luxury coach, then cruise its quiet canals with a skipper born in the village. You get about three hours to walk, eat, shop, and take photos, plus Henri Willig cheese tasting and useful local tips. Guides such as Gilbert and Peter are praised for lively commentary.

“Gilbert was a great tour guide, very helpful. Would recommend!!”

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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour - Plaça de Catalunya and Las Ramblas
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Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

10.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513

Start with a guided walk through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter, then travel by boat to the heliport for a short flight over Barcelona’s coast. Guides such as Jimena, Carlos, Roger, Mirko, and Han have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“10 days before our trip the operator reached out to confirm with us so they could book the helicopter. We were traveling and did not get the message. The morning of our tour I received a message saying the walking portion of our tour was cancelled and they would refund $40 of our cost and the meeting place had changed. We were already enroute to the original meeting place, their offices. The gentleman there said we could not do the boat and helicopter this day because it had to be booked a day ahead. We are cruising and leaving this evening. He assured me they would refund our money and…”

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Barcelona: Helicopter Flight, Boat Ride, and Walking Tour - Passeig de Gràcia and Gaudí’s grandest street
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Barcelona: Helicopter Flight, Boat Ride, and Walking Tour

11.Helicopter Flight, Boat Ride, and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,334 reviews · from $170

Walk from Passeig de Gràcia through the Gothic Quarter, then take a boat toward the heliport and fly over Barcelona for six minutes. Guides such as Han, Pol, Oscar, and Martina have led engaging tours, with private and small-group options available.

“I liked it very much. the boat in the end could have been a sailboat or catamaran.”

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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride - Starting at Entrance 1 and the lower lakes
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Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

12.Plitvice Lakes: Guided Walking Tour with Bus and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,303 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $40

Walk the lower lakes, upper lakes, or both at Plitvice National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Leopold, Patrizia, Emanuel, or Dalibor. The route combines wooden paths, an electric-boat ride, and a panoramic train. Choose a shorter visit or a full-day circuit, but buy your park ticket separately.

“Leo was fantastic! He guided us through the national park with interesting facts and stories. He knew all the good places for photo opp. Couldn’t recommend him enough !”

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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride - St James’s Palace and the royal setting
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London: Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

13.Ghost Walk and River Thames Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $26Best value

Join See Your City for a two-hour London ghost walk from Green Park to the Tower of London. Guides including Marvin, Julia, John, and Luke mix documented history with dark tales, while the selected boat option adds a 30-minute Thames ride with evening views.

“Kevin is out tour guide is so informative, funny and very good in deliberating his stories I will really recommend this tour to my friends and family who will visit London”

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Porto: Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car - Livraria Lello and the famous staircase
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Porto: Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

14.Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, Boat and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 965 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours exploring Porto with a local guide, entering Livraria Lello, passing São Bento Station and Sé, riding a cable car or Guindais Funicular, and cruising beneath the Douro’s bridges. Guides speak English, Portuguese, or Spanish, and the tour ends in Gaia.

“Our guide David was excellent! The tour was well paced, informative and interesting. A great way to see the city❤️”

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks - The Milford Road is more than a transfer
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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

15.From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 845 reviews · 1 day · from $164

Travel from Te Anau in a small group of up to 15 with guides such as Geoff, Olivia, Ross, or Jeff. Ride the Milford Road, stop for short forest walks and views, enjoy a packed lunch, then cruise Milford Sound on a smaller boat toward the Tasman Sea.

“It was nice having the tour guide discuss some history along the drive, as well as some knowledge regarding native plants.”

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