Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

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(103 reviews)

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

Departure from San Marco - Cornoldi. We take you across the lagoon with a sightseeing boat, listen your multilingual guide on board and visit the three most important Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello.

• See Murano Island famous for its glass making since the 10th century
• Visit Burano the island of colorful houses and the traditional Burano lace
• Get by boat to the historical Torcello island, the "mother of Venice

What's Included

Free time in Burano
Free time in Torcello if option selected
Multilingual guided tour during the boat transfer in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Guided visit to a glass factory in Murano
Boat Transportation
Gratuities (Optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Please bring a packed lunch if you prefer to enjoy more time exploring the island (not included)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet the tour staff 30 min before at the "Serenissima Boat" yellow desk located in Riva degli Schiavoni close to the "Ponte della Paglia" on the corner of the "Prisons" and Calle degli Albanesi. The staff will guide you from the desk to the starting point in Cornoldi.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meeting point 30 min before in riva degli Schiavoni. Depart from either the St. Mark's Square area and begin your journey. Board a panoramic boat and leave towards the northern part of the lagoon.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Departing from Venice, we take you across the lagoon for visiting the three Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Multilingual live tour commentary provided in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish during the boat trip between each island.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The first stop will be Murano Island, famous for its glass production and picturesque views. Here, have the chance to visit a glass factory and observe a local artist giving shape to a glass piece of art. Let yourself be amazed by Murano Island, but also remember to get back in time to the boat to leave for the next highlight.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The next stop is Burano Island, famous for its colorful houses. Apart from being a paradise for photography lovers, it is home to a long tradition of lace production. Enough free time will be left to stroll around the island and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that can still be found here.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    (If option is selected) Torcello is the last island, known as the Mother of Venice. You have the chance to visit the Basilica, which is one of the oldest in the Lagoon and holds some beautiful mosaics, or maybe visit the museum. If not you can just spend your time walking around this enchanting and very historical island. With eyes full of beauty and camera cards full of memories to cherish, you will then catch your motorboat ride back to Venice.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
  • For all late arrivals or no show, no refund.
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