Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour


4 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Explore three famous islands in the Venice Lagoon--Murano, Torcello and Burano--on a half-day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. You'll stop at a blown glass factory on Murano, visit Venice's first cathedral on the peaceful island of Torcello, and shop for handcrafted lace on Burano. This morning or afternoon tour is an excellent introduction to the magical islands surrounding the medieval city of Venice and its enclosed bay in the Adriatic Sea.

Deaprtures every day from San Marco Giardinetti or Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (departure time is set 30 minutes before the indicated departure time)

Inclusions

  • Tour Leader
  • Visit a glass-blowing factory at Murano
  • Travel by shared motor boat between Venice, Murano, Burano and Torcello

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Laguna di Venezia, Venice Italy

Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!

Stop At: Isola di Murano, Isola Di Murano Piazzale Roma o Fondamenta Nuove, 30141 Murano Italy

The island of Murano is the first stop of this excursion: you will have a chance to enter a glass factory and see the masters working the glass as they have been doing for centuries and then visit the center of the island.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site, San Martino dx 961, 30142 Burano Italy

Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Isola Torcello, 30142 Torcello Italy

Torcello is the third and last stop of this tour. The island is the first to be inhabited in the Venetian lagoon and still shows the traces of its origins.

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Chiesa di Santa Fosca, Campo Di Santa Fosca Campo di Santa Fosca, Adiacente alla Strada Nova, Venice Italy

The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.

Stop At: Trono di Attila, Via Torcello 29 Isola di Torcello, 30175 Torcello Italy

In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ponte del Diavolo, Lungo la Strada dal Porticciolo Piazza Principale di Torcello, Torcello Italy

Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.

Additional information

  • The time spent on each island is between 30 to 40 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 85 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Patience_A
October 2023

I enjoyed the history comments about each Island as well as the experiences in the glass blowing Island and the lace making Island exploration ( it had the colorful houses). The church Island stop could be replaced with something else. But that’s the only stop with a bathroom by the church. Be ...

devorae632
October 2023

So to start off, my husband and I followed the instructions given to a T. They were super super confusing. We were told to arrive 9:15 for a 9:30 scheduled departure at the Railway station (see screenshot) and we also had to redeem our tickets for some reason at a ticket office even though it wa...

Michael_P
October 2023

A total rip-off! Murano: docked at one factory and showroom, quick glass-blowing demonstration, then herded into their shop. Those who appeared more serious (monied) were picked out by aggressive salespeople and invited upstairs to their showroom. Beautiful, but expensive items. Then, back on th...

HanizaS
October 2023

The tour is amazing , it’s worth every penny . The scenery the building the history is so amazing and beautiful. Must do this tour

Claudette_a
October 2023

The stress of finding where to redeem the ticket, then finding the location of the boat ride is really bad. In addition our ticket said 10:30 and check in 15 mins. When we finally, found the location, we were told it’s 10am tour. 😡😩The only thing that gave us hope and that our money won’t be wa...

RANDAL_P
October 2023

Nice overview of Venice area by the guide. Glass-blowing was interesting, Burano picturesque. Torcello less so but with interesting history.

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