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Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour
About this experience
Enjoy the Venice islands tour in the norther lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello in all their beauty. (the island you will visit depends on the choosen option). A guided boat tour to the Venetian lagoon to discover these marvelous places rich of history and culture. The first stop is Murano, worldwide famous for its magical glass-blowing art. Here you will visit a glass factory enjoying a demonstration by a local glass master that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes! Then, you will see the picturesque Burano island with its multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Here you’ll spent 1 hour and half free to visit the island. The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice. Here the Venice Republic was born. During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Norther lagoon.
What to expect
Stop 1
Meeting point
Stop 2 · 1h 15min
The first stop is Murano, renowned all over the world for its glass making. Murano’s art of glassmaking is considered to be a synonym of preciousness and beauty. You will have the opportunity to visit an authentic glass furnace with local craftsmen at work. During the visit you can buy some local souvenirs to keep as a memento of this incredible experience. Just take your time to discover the lovely island.
Stop 3 · 1h 15min
Then, this visit will take you to the picturesque Burano: the island world-known for its multicolored houses and celebrated for its unique lace-making art. Do not miss the chance to visit the Main Square and the Church of San Martino with the “Crucifixion”, one of the most famous painting of Tiepolo. You will have time to have an unforgettable lunch on the island. An amazing excursion to live the real soul of the Venetian lagoon.
Stop 4
IF OPTION IS SELECTEDThe last, but not the least is the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island you can admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born!
Stop 5
An unforgettable boat tour of the northern lagoon. You will admire the most famous islands of Venice: Murano and Burano. A multilingual guide will be with you during the visit and will explain everything about the history of the lagoon and its famous local craft productions: Murano Glass and Burano laces. Enjoy the panoramic boat, from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon
What’s included
- Murano Island Visit
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
- Torcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano Island
- Burano Island Visit
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Murano - Burano Cruise
Languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish Itinerary: Murano and Burano Islands Tour Type: Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate Boat : Comfortable speedboat designed for a smooth ride and clear views
Murano & Burano + Food & Wine
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian Itinerary: Murano and Burano Islands Tour Type: Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate Food & Wine: Enjoy 3 traditional Venetian cicchetti with a glass of wine. Boat: Comfortable boat for a smooth and relaxing ride
Murano-Burano-Torcello Cruise
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian Itinerary : 3 Lagoon Islands tour Murano, Burano andTorcello Tour Type: Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: approximately Boat : Double-decker panoramic boat
Islands Cruise - Ground Floor
Languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian Itinerary: Murano, Burano, Torcello Islands Tour Type: Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate Boat: Comfortable cruise boat designed for a smooth ride and clear views
Meeting & pickup
- The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
End point
- The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
Please carefully check the title and inclusions of the option booked, as not all options include all services. • It is compulsory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time • The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is compulsory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
- The visit could be multilingual.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.