Visit the most popular Venetian islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Enjoy commentary on the boat and take time to explore each of the islands.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 - 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the most popular Venetian Islands on a guided boat tour
- Watch a master glassblower at work in a Murano shop
- See the lace shops in Burano and admire the most colorful island in Venice
Full description
Visit the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon on this 4 or 6-hour afternoon tour. Stop at the island of Murano, home to world-renowned glassblowers, Burano, known for its lace production and the ancient settlement of Torcello.
Spend around 45 minutes on Murano and see a demonstration by a glass-blowing master. The tradition of glassblowing has been passed down generations of Murano residents.
Continue to Torcello, where you will spend around 45 minutes. See the central square, the Church of Santa Fosca, Ponte del Diavolo and other interesting sites.
The last visit will be to Burano. The island is world-known for its hand-made lace but also for its small, brightly painted houses that are popular with artists. You will have 45 minutes here before returning to the mainland.
Your tour ends back in Saint Mark’s Square. If you want, you can stay on board and be taken directly to the train station for an additional cost - just ask your tour guide!
Includes
- Boat transportation throughout the tour
- Free Murano glass-blowing demonstration
- Live multilingual guide on board
- Food & Drinks
- Ticket and visit to Torcello Cathedral (€5)
- Transfer form St. Mark Square to the Train Station (€5)
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Know before you go
- Tour commentary on the boat is in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German
- You will have approximately 45 minutes in Murano, 45 minutes in Torcello and 45 minutes in Burano
- The journey time between each island is approximately 15 to 20 minutes
- Please note that the tour ends in St. Mark Square, if you want you can take the transfer to the train station not included in the price (€5)