6-hour Guided Boat Tour: Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello

Name: 6-hour Guided Boat Tour: Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello
Start: 2025-04-14T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-04-14T17:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Set off on a relaxing boat ride to the beautiful islands of Torcello, Murano, and Burano. Explore the rich history and charm of the Venetian Lagoon, from Burano’s vibrant, colorful houses to Murano’s iconic glassmaking heritage. Hear the fascinating stories of Torcello, the birthplace of Venice, and discover the unique features that make these islands unforgettable.

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6 hrs

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English

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Set sail on a scenic day trip to the beautiful islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, each offering its own unique charm. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon aboard a panoramic boat, enjoying breathtaking views of Venice and the surrounding areas.

Your first stop is Murano, world-renowned for its glassmaking tradition. Visit a local glass factory for an exclusive glassblowing demonstration, where you'll witness artisans at work and learn about this ancient craft.

Next, explore the vibrant island of Burano, famous for its colorful houses and lace-making heritage. Wander through the picturesque streets, admire local handicrafts, and taste the island's delicious Bussolai cookies.

Finally, discover the tranquil island of Torcello, the birthplace of Venice. Visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta and explore the island's ancient churches, learning about its pivotal role in Venice’s early history.

With a specialized tour guide offering multilingual commentary, this comprehensive tour combines guided exploration with free time, providing a perfect way to experience the beauty and culture of the Venetian islands..

Really nice excursion to visit Murano and Burano ! The guide Andreas is perfect, he can speak lots of languages. Really practical to be able to board and get off at Santa Lucia or Saint Marco. We also visited Torcello, but I think it isn't worth the detour. The time we could spend in Murano and Burano was not enough, it would be better to skip Torcello and lengthen the time in Murano and Burano. Burano is the best spot for gorgeous photos !

Tyrone

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What is included in activity

Shared guided tour on board with a tour guide

Skip-the-line admission to the glass factory

Glassblowing demonstration in a Murano furnace

1 hour and 15 minutes free time on Murano

1 hour and 30 minutes free time on Burano

1 hour free time on Torcello

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important Info

• Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
• Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
• It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure time
• The boats are fully covered and the tour runs even in rain or snow. If the weather is exceptionally bad, the tour may be postponed to a later date.
• Please note that this is not a private tour and is shared with other guests not belonging to the same group.
• The tour may be multilingual

What places you will see

• Murano, Burano and Torcello

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Languages in what activity is performed

English

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Reviews by travellers

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Jacqueline C.

We walked along the narrow streets and admired the work of the craftswomen who create lace products. We spent more time on the island of Burano enjoying its charm.

6 days ago

Dario T.

It was a great way to see the culture and history of Venice and the surrounding islands. The glass demo was interesting and a must . The coloured houses in Burano are eye-catching and the story behind them light hearted. With quaint restaurants, for a light bite and a glass of wine. Spent approximately an hour and half at each location.

10 days ago

Hadley M.

The excursion to the lagoon gave us the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. The boat ride through nature was breathtaking, and a stop on the island of Murano allowed us to see the glass making process and learn about the art of glassblowing.

15 days ago

Elaide M.

Very nice demonstration at Murano glass factory , but that's it, no factory tour, only the shop. Beautiful experience exploring Burano. Rather sad at depopulated Torcello Island.

16 days ago

Reginaldo M.

The educational visit on the manual processing of glass in artisan ovens is interesting. But I don't understand why the shop is induced in internal shops with very high prices, even in the shops in the internal square of the town. The paradox is that in the bazaars along the route to Venice in the Rialto bridge area, the prices of Murano glasses, identical to those we bought on the island, are 3 euros lower per piece. One out of five would come free. What a disappointment!!! Interessante la visita didattica sulla lavorazione manuale del vetro nei forni artigianali. Però non capisco perché viene indotto lo shop in negozi interni con dei prezzi altissimi, anche nelle botteghe della piazza interna del paese. Il paradosso è che nei bazar lungo il percorso di arrivo a Venezia zona ponte Rialto , i prezzi dei bicchieri di Murano, identici a quelli che abbiamo comprato sull'isola, sono inferiori di 3 euro a pezzo. Ne sarebbe venuto uno gratis su cinque. Che delusione!!!

19 days ago

Estella V.

Perfect tour for us .. the right combination of guided information and free time. Highlight was Burano, would go back to explore more.

26 days ago

Cointa S.

The information given by the multilingual guide was clear and interesting to know. The islands are a must see, Burano being the most picturesque with its brightly colored houses. The boat ride is comfortable. The free time granted on site allows you to wander the alleys while admiring the very nicely stocked local shops.

29 days ago

Amico P.

It was a great tour. Wonderful value for money experience. Very well organized the information shared by the guide was very interesting, the time allowed in each town was more than enough

about 1 month ago

Delfina L.

The first 2 islands were very nice, the last one was not much (a church on an island) There were also people who did the 2 islands tour, I would recommend that to people. A visit to the glass museum is an absolute must as far as I am concerned, but I have not seen a tour in a glass factory (they must mean the museum, but you can visit it at your own expense and opportunity)

about 1 month ago

Ranolfo B.

The guide was amazing and narrated everything in 5 languages all day! The weather was not great--rainy and cold--but that could not be helped. I understand that we were trying to take in a lot of sights in one day, but it did at times feel very rushed.

about 2 months ago

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