The gems of the lagoon. Torcello Burano Murano with a real local!

4.9
(71 reviews)
Venice, Italy

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We start in Torcello, founded by Romans escaping from Barbarian. Guests will climb the old Roman watchtower and discover the very origins of Venetian civilization, today preserved by only a handful of residents in a timeless and peaceful setting.
The tour then continues to Burano, the island of fishermen and lace makers. Here you will visit a traditional lace workshop to see how this millennial art is still produced by hand. After exploring the colorful streets, guests may choose to enjoy a 1h seafood lunch on the island or spend this "free time" shopping at their own pace.
Finally, we reach Murano, world-famous for its glass tradition dating back to Roman times. During the visit to a glass factory, you'll watch glass master create extraordinary handmade crystal pieces!
At the end of the tour, we suggest staying in Murano for shopping in the "Glass Master street" for an independent exploration, as all guests will already have a full-day 24h public transportation "Vaporetto" ticket.

What's Included

The Visit to the Murano Glass Factory it is include in the price (5 euros)
Visit to Burano Lace industry where you will see the last Lace Masters making venetian "merletti"
Licensed Tour Leader - I was rewarded for my university studies by the City of Venice during 2013
The visit to the Torcello Archaeological area it's include in the price ( 7 euros)
Skip line to Torcello Museum - Burano and Murano Glass industry
To join this experience you need the public transportation ticket here called Vaporetto

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

TO JOIN THIS EXPERIENCE IT IS NECESSARY HAVING THE VAPORETTO 24Hours TICKET, that is costing 25euros. (It is possible buy it at your arrival time everywhere here in Venice or with me at our meeting point. It is located just opposite the BAR CUPIDO VENICE BISTROT :)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

During this half day trip I will accompany you visiting the most beautiful islands of Venice on boars of our vaporetto, the most strange typologies of "bus" in the world! Best friend of every veneziana since 1895, when was starting its unbeatable service!
Today an early intimate, unforgettable and relaxing trip cruising the Venice’s lagoon :)
At first we will visit the Murano community, famous for its Glass production since 1000 years ago! This is the island where I came from and where we will visit the REAL glass industry seeing Masters working together their unforgettable "Glass Gallery"
And what about the second trip to Burano, fascinating colorful town famous for its millennial lace making production and its delicious sea food cuisine?!
About lace, will be the Vidal's family the one that will introduce it to us; I'm really sure you will love their "Atelier"..
Even in Burano you will have 1h of "Time out" where I really suggest to try our "Risotto di pesce" - "calamari", "cicchetti" and a lot of more..
In the end we will visit Torcello, discovering the most ancient community here, born during the Barbarians invasion where the last 9 locals are still living like 20century ago..

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Andreapaolo Barbini Accompagnatore Turistico
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Water Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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