Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

4.1 (268 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Burmese, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

Amazing Venice islands boat tour to Murano and Burano
Join to a guided excursion to discover the two islands of Venice lagoon with its history and natural beauties.

The first stop is Murano, worldwide celebrated for the glass-making art.
You’ll enter in authentic glass furnace to enjoy a demonstration by a local glass artisan that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes!

Then, you will see Burano island with multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Enjoy 1 hour free to visit the picturesque island and have lunch.

At the end you’ll come back to Piazza San Marco crossing the most charming part of the Northern lagoon.

Options

Bragozzo Tour & Lunch - French

French Tour: Choose this option to get: - Panoramic Views to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands by Bragozzo - Lunch in Burano island
Starting point:
Ristorante Pizzería Da Alvise, Fondamente Nove, 5045/A, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Murano-Burano-Torcello Cruise

Languages: English- French- Spanish-Italian
Itinerary: Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands
Tour Type: Guided Tour
Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate
Boat: Comfortable boat for a smooth and relaxing ride
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Bragozzo Tour & Lunch- Spanish

Spanish Tour: Choose this option to get: - Panoramic Views to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands by Bragozzo - Lunch in Burano island
Starting point:
Ristorante Pizzería Da Alvise, Fondamente Nove, 5045/A, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Murano & Burano + Food & Wine

Languages: English- Italian- French- Spanish
Itinerary : Murano and Burano Islands
Tour Type: Guided tour
Duration: 5 hours: approximately
Food & Wine : Enjoy 3 traditional Venetian cicchetti with a glass of wine.
Boat: Comfortable boat for a smooth and relaxing ride
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Bragozzo Tour & Lunch- English

English Tour: Choose this option to get: - Panoramic Views to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands by Bragozzo - Lunch in Burano island
Starting point:
Ristorante Pizzería Da Alvise, Fondamente Nove, 5045/A, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Murano & Burano Semi - private

Duration: 5 hours: approx.
Starting point:
Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Murano & Burano Cruise

Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Itinerary : Murano and Burano Islands
Tour Type: Guided Tour
Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate
Boat: Comfortable boat for a smooth and relaxing ride
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Bragozzo Tour & Lunch- Italian

Italian Tour: Choose this option to get: - Panoramic Views to Murano, Burano and Torcello islands by Bragozzo - Lunch in Burano island
Starting point:
Ristorante Pizzería Da Alvise, Fondamente Nove, 5045/A, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Murano & Burano Ground Floor

Languages: French, English, Italian, German, Spanish
Itinerary: Murano and Burano Islands
Tour Type: Guided Tour
Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate
Boat: Panoramic Cruise Boat
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

What's included

  • Glass demonstration at Murano Furnace
  • Visit of Burano island
  • Transportation by panoramic boat
  • Radio receiver to hear the tour guide
  • Visit of Torcello Island IF OPTION IS SELECTED
  • Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
  • Food and drinks (unless option is selected)
  • Hotel Pick-Up

What to expect

  1. Laguna di Venezia
    Pass by
    A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable Grand Tourism motor-boat.

    Murano, Burano and Torcello are the most beautiful islands of the lagoon.

    Enjoy the panoramic boat from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon
  2. Isola di Murano
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The first destination is Murano, famous worldwide for its glass-blowing art. You will visit a real furnace and see a local artisan create glass artworks using antique techniques. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to buy an authentic Murano glass souvenir.
  3. Burano
    1h
    IF OPTION IS SELECTED Next, this tour will take you to Burano, the island celebrated for its lace-making tradition and for the multi-colored houses. Get off the boat and, after a few meters, you will be in the magnificent main Square of the island.

    On the right side of the Square, you will see San Martino’s Church which houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo, and the famous leaning tower. Walk along the narrow streets and picturesque canals of the island, buy lace products to keep as special mementoes of this experience or go into a pastry store and try local sweets– the “Bussolà” and the “Esse” biscuits. IF OPTION IS SELECTED
  4. Venice
    Pass by
    Enjoy the audio guide by mobile app to discover the highlights of the Islands: the automatic narration will tell you tales and history of these marvelous islands!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).

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

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

End point

The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).

End 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.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
  • 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
  • The semi-private tour option is limited to a maximum of 9 travelers.

Cancellation policy

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

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