Overview
Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour discovering the gems of the Venice lagoon: Burano, Murano and Torcello.
Highlights
- Visit Murano, famous in the world for its glassmaking art
- Explore Burano, the island famous for its lace-making and for the brightly-colored fishermen's houses
- Admire Torcello, the most ancient island of the lagoon
Enjoy the Venice islands day trip in the northern lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello. During your 6-hours tour you will see the islands in all their beauty.
From St. Mark’s Square, you will cross the lagoon comfortably seated in a panoramic boat with a specialized guide that will explain the history and culture of the islands. The first stop will be Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry.
There you will visit one of the factories to admire a glass demonstration done by a local artist that will create a unique glass item in front of your eyes. Then you will have time to visit the lovely island. (You will stay on the island 1 hour and 15 minutes approx.)
The second stop will be on the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its laces manufacture but also for its fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. You will get lost through the colored streets and taste the delicious local cakes “Bussolai”. (You will stay on the island 1 hour and 30 minutes approx.)
Last, but not least will be the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island, you could admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born! (You will stay on the island 1 hour approx.)
At the end of your trip, you will come back from the islands crossing all the lagoon admiring the fascinating St. Mark’s Basin from the panoramic boat, from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon.
What's included
- Shared guided tour by panoramic boat with skilled tour guide on board
- 1 hour and half on Burano
- 1 hour and 15 minutes on Murano and Torcello
- Return Grand Tourism motor-boat
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting & pickup
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi , Riva degli schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from Saint Mark's Square). It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
Know in advance:
- Temporary update: Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded
- This tour is available in English, French, Spanish and Italian
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, in this case, the tour will be postponed to the days after otherwise it will be refunded
- Boats are completely covered, and the tour operates regularly in case of rain
Remember to bring:
- Comfortable shoes suggested
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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