Islands of Venice Murano Burano and Torcello by boat

Venice, Italy
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 180 travelers

Overview

Discover the Venice Lagoon with a motorboat tour of its most fascinating islands. Choose between the 3-island tour (Murano, Burano, and Torcello) or the 2-island tour (Murano and Burano). On board you will find a guide in Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish.

3 island tour: departure from Venice, skirting the Giardini, Sant'Elena and the Lido, famous for its beaches and Film Festival.

Murano: famous for glassworking. You will attend a live demonstration by a master glassblower and have free time to explore the island.

Burano: enchanting for its colorful houses, picturesque canals, and lace tradition. You will have about 2 free hours to walk and take photographs.

Torcello: one of the oldest islands in the lagoon, rich in history and tranquility. You will have about 1 hour to visit it and, if you wish, admire the cathedral and its Byzantine mosaics.

The return to Punta Sabbioni is scheduled for 5:15 PM

Options

Departure from San Marco

Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Departure from Railway

Starting point:
KFC, Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

What's included

  • Transport by motonow
  • Onboard guide in Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish
  • Visit to a Murano glass factory with glassworking demonstration
  • Free time to explore the islands
  • Panoramic navigation in the Venice Lagoon
  • Entrance to museums, monuments, and attractions not expressly indicated
  • Private guided tours on the islands
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Murano
    Pass by
    Murano – Famous all over the world for its ancient tradition of glassmaking, Murano enchants with its furnaces, artisan workshops, and picturesque canals. An island where art, history, and mastery blend in an authentically Venetian atmosphere.
  2. Burano
    Pass by
    Burano – An explosion of colors in the heart of the Venetian lagoon! Its multicolored little houses are reflected in the canals creating postcard-like scenes. Famous for the tradition of lace and its characteristic narrow streets, it is the ideal place to stroll, take photographs, and savor the true magic of the lagoon.
  3. Torcello
    Pass by
    Torcello – A quiet island rich in history, immersed in nature and far from the liveliest tourism. Considered one of the first inhabited areas of the lagoon, it houses treasures such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, with its splendid Byzantine mosaics. A suggestive place to breathe peace, culture, and timeless charm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

ST. MARK'S
Riva degli Schiavoni 4136, exactly 4 bridges from St. Mark's Square towards the Arsenal. Look for the Doge of Venice assistant Motonavi in front of piers 1, 2, and 3.

Meeting point

RAILWAY
In front of the KFC restaurant, around the corner after the Calatrava Bridge.
From the Railway, at the foot of the Calatrava Bridge, turn right: the point is around the corner.
From Piazzale Roma, coming down from the Calatrava Bridge, turn left: the point is around the corner on the right.

End point

Return to Punta Sabbioni expected around 5:15 PM.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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