Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

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's Included

Murano Island Visit
Transportation by panoramic boat
Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
Torcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
Lace-making demonstration in Burano Island
Burano Island Visit
Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
Hotel pickup

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meeting point

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is compulsory to be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the departure.
  • 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
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