Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip
Excursions & day trips

Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 197 reviews
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£25.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 6 hours
Do this because
  • Visit Murano, famous in the world for its glassmaking art
  • Explore Burano, the island famous for its lace-making and for the brightly-colored fishermen's houses
  • Admire Torcello, the most ancient island of the lagoon
What to expect

Enjoy the Venice islands day trip in the northern lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello. During your 6-hours tour you will see the islands in all their beauty.

From St. Mark’s Square, you will cross the lagoon comfortably seated in a panoramic boat with a specialized guide that will explain the history and culture of the islands. The first stop will be Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry.

There you will visit one of the factories to admire a glass demonstration done by a local artist that will create a unique glass item in front of your eyes. Then you will have time to visit the lovely island. (You will stay on the island 1 hour and 15 minutes approx.)

The second stop will be on the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its laces manufacture but also for its fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. You will get lost through the colored streets and taste the delicious local cakes “Bussolai”. (You will stay on the island 1 hour and 30 minutes approx.)

Last, but not least will be the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island, you could admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born! (You will stay on the island 1 hour approx.)

At the end of your trip, you will come back from the islands crossing all the lagoon admiring the fascinating St. Mark’s Basin from the panoramic boat, from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon.

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What's included
  • check Shared guided tour by panoramic boat with skilled tour guide on board
  • check 1 hour and half on Burano
  • check 1 hour and 15 minutes on Murano and Torcello
  • check Return Grand Tourism motor-boat
  • check Panoramic boat with toilet
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where

Shore Excursion tour desk - Riva degli Schiavoni, 30122 Venezia VE

Meeting point:
The yellow desk is located by the Prisons’ Palace in Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, leaving the Basilica on your left, proceed straight on to the two columns, then turn left. Cross one bridge, called Ponte della Paglia, and you will find the yellow desk by the Prisons’ Palace on your left. Please, be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the departure time.
What to remember
  • This tour is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German (the visit could be multilingual)
  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
  • Comfortable shoes suggested
  • Tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, in this case the tour will be postponed to the days after otherwise it will be refunded
  • Boats are completely covered, tour operates regularly in case of rain.
  • Please note that on certain days between April 25, 2024 and July 14, 2024, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded
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Provider
Venice Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 197 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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Service

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  • Hazel

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We were staying in Lido Di Jesolo and made the mistake of booking this trip which begins in Venice. This meant that we had to get up extra early to m ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Fuimos con Georgina,una experiencia muy bonita,lo recomiendo

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The boat trip to the islands was lovely, enjoyed seeing the demonstration at Murano of glass blowing. The stop times have a good length of time to exp ...

  • Anonymous

    From Germany - August 2024

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Ganz nette, aber ziemlich oberflächliche Rundreise in der Lagune. Die Qualität der verschiedenen Sprachen während der Führung war ok, das Deutsch sehr ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

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