The Islands of the Venice Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello

Venezia 6 hours

Venture outside the tourist areas of Venice and explore the islands of the Venetian Lagoon on a guided boat tour. With this tour, you’ll set out from a pier conveniently located near St. Mark’s square to visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. You’ll tour a glass factory and watch a glass blowing artist in action in Murano and enjoy free time strolling the colorful canals and browsing the artisan shops of Burano. The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice, here the Venice Republic was born. During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Northern lagoon.

Discover the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in the Venetian Lagoon

Learn about Murano glass making and watch a glass blowing demonstration

Stroll along the canals of Burano and see the colorful fisherman’s houses

Visit Torcello, the island where the Venetian republic was born

Catch the boat from a convenient location in St. Mark’s Square

Audio guide with digital map to discover the history of the islands (downloadable on mobile phone)

1 hour and 15 minutes on Murano and Torcello

Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration

Transportation by panoramic boat with toilet.

1 hour and half on Burano

Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide

Exclusions

Hotel pickup

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is compulsory to be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the departure.
The visit could be multilingual.
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).
The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
The use of the mask aboard and in the glass factory is mandatory. Please, bring the your own

4209 Riva degli Schiavoni, Venezia, Veneto, 30122 Get directions

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.

Guide Languages

English
Spanish
German
Italian
French

The Islands of the Venice Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello

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