Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop

Duration6h

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 150 travelers

Overview

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

Options

2 islands 11.00 AM

Duration: 6 hours: Murano 1h 15 min approx
Burano 2h 30 min approx

2 islands 10.00 AM

Duration: 4 hours: Duration 4 hours ad 30 min approx
Murano 1 hour 15 min
Burano 1 hour 30 min

3 islands 11.00 AM

Duration: 6 hours: Duration 6 hours approx
Murano 1 hour 15 min
Burano 1 hour 30 min
Torcello 1 hour

2 islands 2.30 PM

Duration: 4 hours: Duration 4 hours ad 30 min approx
Murano 1 hour 15 min
Burano 1 hour 30 min

What's included

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
Free time in Burano
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)

What to expect

15m

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.
Laguna di Venezia
2h · Admission ticket included

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.
Murano
1h 15m

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.
Burano
1h 30m

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.
Torcello
1h

(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.

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

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.

Additional information

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.
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

Cancellation policy

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

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