Torcello Tours

Very well organized, friendly guide and very inspired by his region. The advantage of this tour is still to avoid crowds in the public shuttles and also to take the time to stop where you want. Disappointment nevertheless on the visit to Murano, especially on the too short demonstration of the master glassmaker.

Booked this trip for my mum and I - short city break to Venice. Well organised, and structured, and the guide - multilingual and approachable - made it easier to understand timings and locations at each stop. However, meeting point is quite a way from the actual boat so you do need to be able to keep up with the group for a fast walk over 3 bridges and waiting in the sun with no seating prior to this walk for about 30 mins. On the boat, large vessel, lots of seating inside and upstairs - mostly covered, and clean, well maintained, and well staffed - both helpful and supportive. The glass factory on Murano - particularly the demo - was amazing! A true artist and expert in his field!!! The factory shop was a little disappointing, as the prices were much higher than on the mainland. The island itself - Murano - is beautiful and well worth a quick wander around... though you don't have long to look before jumping back on the boat. Burano - beautiful to look at and again well worth a wander around... the lace demo is a bit underwhelming - a lady sat in a rocking chair showing how she sews - but the lace work around and other fabric products in many shops were beautiful and worth a look. Great restaurants and cafes to eat and drink in as well... I would recommend this trip to all...

We went to Venice and got a tip from relatives to make sure we add this trip to our itinerary. Easy to book online but when we tried the google map link on the ticket to find the meeting place, we were directed to another Calle Seconda dela Fava near Rialto instead. Good thing that we went early, as we realised we can't find any Serenissima Boat desk and later found it the desk is all the way in San Marco. Very confusing for first timers in Venice!! When we finally got there, I showed our eticket and was asked to stand on the side. We were one of the first ones to board the boat but got stopped as they had to verify our tickets so they set us aside to let the rest of the passengers board while she waited for confirmation on our booking. We were pissed off from both waiting under extreme heat and missing our opportunity to get a good seat on the ferry!!! The staff needs to work on their communication skills and fix the google map link issue. However, since Murano and Burano are great places to stay, we eventually let go of these and had a very memorable experience. I would probably research for another company offering the same tour or just go by yourself using the water taxi so you wont have any time constraint!

Our guide was awsome! We were the only two people in the group because I guess people don't realize how much they can learn from a guide. Plus they can get you in right away so you don't have to wait in line. You will see all the highlights and he will explain anything you want. Very personable guide. He did speak english but I did struggle to understand everything he was saying but don't worry because if you just listen you will get enough to understand. Loved this tour and so did my husband!

I was a nice experience and we saw a lot of interesting things.The only problem was that the program was a bit tight and we didn't have a lot of time in any of the islands to really enjoy them or even sit for a quick coffee. We were on the run the whole times. On top of that they combined 3 groups in one so the boat was a bit crowded and we didn't have a proper place to sit between the island hopping. (We sut on the stairs)

Just nice, and we wanted to take an individual picture on the gondola but was told many others are waiting as we are still in the gondola before we leave. I was disappointed with it and the only picture we took for ourselves, like in a group or selfie, not an individual.

Nice tour, well organised. The longest break in Murano is excellent, perfect for having a leisurely lunch and then visiting the island. Burano is also very beautiful. The boat crew very kind and helpful. Well done

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.

I highly recommend this experience! I had a small mishap before departure, but the staff were really helpful and I finally managed to take the tour…and it was worth it! Perfect organization, very prepared escort who provided us with a lot of explanations and many curiosities of which I had no idea, kindness and professionalism on everyone's part. I had a really nice afternoon! I advise!

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.

Great tour with a great group leader Georgia. She had great command over four language and was very clear in her English. The way they showed us the various important landmarks of Venice along the route made it as a city tour as well which we really liked. The time given at Murano Burano was also sufficient as we felt. ( if you want to spend more, one can come separately but with a tour I think time given was very sufficient). Transported in a big enough boat with good views . 10/10 from my side.

The best €25 I ever spent! Amazing day trip to 3 gorgeous little villages! Perfect amount of free time in each place, the day flies in! Like other people have said, don't buy anything in the glass factory, things are much cheaper in the shops. Really nice big boat, with an option to sit inside or outside.

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 !

I highly recommend this perfect trip to Murano and Burano. It was beautiful, informative, and a shopping extravaganza! I wish I had done the full day tour to spend more time! One negative was the meeting place!!! Give yourself extra time. 8 of us waited with no guide meeting us!

It was a unique experience! The guide on board the boat told us several interesting things about Venice and the islands, he was very kind and helpful. The islands are wonderful, we witnessed a beautiful demonstration of glass and lace, truly spectacular! We recommend this beautiful boat trip to everyone, excellent value for money!

Glass display was great. We enjoyed torcello too. It was quiet but charming. Burano by far the best. We were delivered in a chaotic way. Started at 2pm then had to change boats and joined us with a massive group. Didn't get going til 2.45. When stopping at burano they said they were going and someone would be back for us at 6. This was a little worrying. They turned up just to take us back and it felt like no connection with new people. Didn't get back til 7 so longer than expected. Great trip for price but ours felt chaotic.

Well organised host trip to Murano and Burano. Glassmaking demonstration was good. Not long on each island but enough to get a flavour and take lots of photos. Boat ride was interesting with information given by the guide. I think it was good value and would recommend as a half day trip which doesn’t eat into a short break in Venice too much. Loved the colourful houses on Burano which was the main reason for booking.

Friendly, competent, very knowledgeable, many thanks to our guide Claudia, who integrated our children (11 and 6 years) wonderfully. The transfers with the motor boats were also great! Highly recommended!

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.

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.

Very well organized, friendly guide and very inspired by his region. The advantage of this tour is still to avoid crowds in the public shuttles and also to take the time to stop where you want. Disappointment nevertheless on the visit to Murano, especially on the too short demonstration of the master glassmaker.

Booked this trip for my mum and I - short city break to Venice. Well organised, and structured, and the guide - multilingual and approachable - made it easier to understand timings and locations at each stop. However, meeting point is quite a way from the actual boat so you do need to be able to keep up with the group for a fast walk over 3 bridges and waiting in the sun with no seating prior to this walk for about 30 mins. On the boat, large vessel, lots of seating inside and upstairs - mostly covered, and clean, well maintained, and well staffed - both helpful and supportive. The glass factory on Murano - particularly the demo - was amazing! A true artist and expert in his field!!! The factory shop was a little disappointing, as the prices were much higher than on the mainland. The island itself - Murano - is beautiful and well worth a quick wander around... though you don't have long to look before jumping back on the boat. Burano - beautiful to look at and again well worth a wander around... the lace demo is a bit underwhelming - a lady sat in a rocking chair showing how she sews - but the lace work around and other fabric products in many shops were beautiful and worth a look. Great restaurants and cafes to eat and drink in as well... I would recommend this trip to all...

We went to Venice and got a tip from relatives to make sure we add this trip to our itinerary. Easy to book online but when we tried the google map link on the ticket to find the meeting place, we were directed to another Calle Seconda dela Fava near Rialto instead. Good thing that we went early, as we realised we can't find any Serenissima Boat desk and later found it the desk is all the way in San Marco. Very confusing for first timers in Venice!! When we finally got there, I showed our eticket and was asked to stand on the side. We were one of the first ones to board the boat but got stopped as they had to verify our tickets so they set us aside to let the rest of the passengers board while she waited for confirmation on our booking. We were pissed off from both waiting under extreme heat and missing our opportunity to get a good seat on the ferry!!! The staff needs to work on their communication skills and fix the google map link issue. However, since Murano and Burano are great places to stay, we eventually let go of these and had a very memorable experience. I would probably research for another company offering the same tour or just go by yourself using the water taxi so you wont have any time constraint!

Our guide was awsome! We were the only two people in the group because I guess people don't realize how much they can learn from a guide. Plus they can get you in right away so you don't have to wait in line. You will see all the highlights and he will explain anything you want. Very personable guide. He did speak english but I did struggle to understand everything he was saying but don't worry because if you just listen you will get enough to understand. Loved this tour and so did my husband!