Venice Private islands tour: Murano, Burano, (Torcello)
Escape the crowds of Venice and visit 2 or 3 of the quieter islands of the lagoon on this private guided tour. Learn about the glass-blowing traditions of Murano, stroll among the colorful houses of Burano and discover the historical Torcello.
Private
6 hrs
Group size up to 5 persons
Mobile ticket
English
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Well-known island of Murano
Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano.Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works.
Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years.
After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms.
Colorful island Burano
Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.If you have chosen the 3 islands option, then leave the Island of Burano and take a short boat ride to the island of Torcello known as the “mother of Venice.” You will have the chance to visit the basilica, which is one of the oldest in the lagoon and holds some beautiful mosaics, or maybe visit the museum. If not, you can just spend your time walking around this enchanting and historical island.
Then, on your return to Venice, you may wish to continue exploring the rest of the city with a walking tour or be dropped back off at your hotel.
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This is
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individual
excursion
Only your group
Only you, your friends or family will be on the tour. Time on this excursion is time spent with loved ones.
Personal guide
Always at your disposal, your guide will tailor your program and suggest places of interest for children, where to eat and what to see.
Economical
The cost of an individual excursion is comparable to the cost of a group excursion if you are going with someone else.
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What is included in activity
Guided 6-hour tour in english, italian, french, german or spanish
Private water taxi
Guided visit in a glass factory in Murano
Guided visit to a typical lace shop in Burano
Optional visit to Torcello
What is not included
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink
Entrance fees to churches or museums
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Important Info
• Check in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
• If you are no show there is NO refund
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• If you are no show there is NO refund
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
What places you will see
• Murano, Burano, Torcello
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Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
Column of Saint Theodore, 30100 Venezia VE
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Starting point of the tour
Meet your guide 15 min before in Saint Mark's Square in front of the lagoon, between the 2 big columns of San Marco and San Teodoro. The meeting point is in front of the cafè - gelateria "Al Todaro".
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