Shared Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello and Burano Islands

Spend time in the Venetian islands, known worldwide for their magical landscapes and unique history. See the Murano glass factory, a lace store in Burano. Depart from Piazza San Marco or Santa Lucia train station for a fascinating trip around San Marco. On the boat, a live guide will illustrate the history of the lagoon and the three islands you will visit.
4 hrs 30 min
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
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Details

Your first stop will be on the island of Murano. Sometimes it is called the "Island of Glass". You will visit one of its famous glass factories and see how glass is made and blown. Then go to Torcello, the oldest inhabited island. Continue on to Burano, admiring the nature and small islands scattered around you. Spend your free time on Burano, a typical fishing island with colorful contrasts and painted chocolate box houses.

Also, note the many pieces of evidence of the famous lace and embroidery industry and try some of Burano's famous homemade cakes. Note that once you're on the ground, it's not a tour. The guide will accompany you to the glass factory in Murano and the lace store in Burano. You will then have time to explore each island on your own.

Know before you go

  • Please note that once on the ground, this is not a guided tour. The guide will escort you to the glass factory in Murano and the lace shop in Burano.
  • Afterwards, you will have time to explore each island on your own
  • Opening hours of the ticket offices can be subject to change due to COVID-19.
  • As such, please exchange your vouchers at the point of departure until normal operation resumes
  • You will have approximately 45 minutes on each island
  • Please bring a packed lunch if you prefer to enjoy more time exploring the island

Live commentary in English during boat ride. Boats have a capacity of up to 100 pax. Live commentary during boat ride can be of up to 4 languages.

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What is included in activity

Round-trip boat transportation
Visit to Murano, Burano and Torcello
Free time on each island
Visit to a Murano glass factory
Multilingual onboard commentary

What is not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tour guide

Important Info

• Vouchers must be exchanged at the departure point before boarding.
• In case of adverse weather or exceptional tides, the tour may be modified or cancelled.
• Please note that this is not a guided walking tour on the islands.
• Approximately 50 minutes per island.

Places you will see

the island of Murano, Torcello, Burano

Activity book period

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Activity languages

English

Directions to meet your guide

Address: Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venice, Venezia VE, Italy

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LisaAS
The guide was very competent and the whole staff really nice. It is a bit of a fast paced tour, but you definitely get the promised glimpses in the title! 100% recommended!
1 day ago
Imraz
The tickets can be bought on-site at the same price, only we had the problem that the tour wasn't in German even though we'd booked it so. The woman who led the tour was really nice and tried to explain things in Spanish, Italian and Englisch as I know a bit of each. I had doubts about the tour, but it was easy to find and it all worked out well. I'd book the tour again.
3 days ago
Aiace D.
Very beautiful islands to discover, guide at the top for the translation, only downside pity not to have much time on the islands because some shops are not open.
3 days ago
Ute
We enjoyed Murano the most, the glass blowing is stunning. We could have done without Torcello.
3 days ago
Alfreed
The time on the island is too short. I would have been better to only have two islands in the schedule.
4 days ago
Freddie
This is a great tour to give you an overview of the Islands, there is sufficient time allowed for visits on each and will give you enough information to allow you to decide if you would like to come back to explore them further. It's also a lovely boat ride with plenty of scenery to take in.
4 days ago
Raide V.
Very good trip about an hour on each island which was long enough a good tour guide explain about all the islands and surrounding area
5 days ago
Germano L.
It was good experience. Just keep in mind that we need to pick the tickets by exchanging voucher at Railway station in front of Platform 2
5 days ago
Nancy V.
Great trip for whole family! Kids enjoyed it! Tour guide on boat was also great!
8 days ago
Soave T.
Murano you can see how they work with glass, making different products which they sell in stores around the island. Very small Torcello, a path next to the canal that you enjoy until you reach the church. Burano a beautiful island, with its very colorful houses and more Tourist. You can see their star product that is made with lace. In this tour there is no specific guide; there was a person who spoke on the tour but he was not well understood due to the bad sound of the boat's microphone. IT ONLY LASTS 4 HOURS. On their page it says 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours
9 days ago
Program details changed.
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