Burano, Murano and Torcello Islands Day Tour from Venice

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Duration: 5 hours
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Experience Highlights

Embark on a fascinating 6-hour tour of the Venice lagoon, departing and returning from St. Mark's Square. See the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello accompanied by a professional guide and enjoy an audio guide to delve into the local history and culture.

The tour includes a visit to a glass factory on Murano with glassblowing demonstration and free time on each island to explore at your leisure: the lace workshops of Burano, the colourful fishermen's facades and the ancient mosaics of Torcello.

  • Marvel at the picturesque colourful houses on the island of Burano.
  • Delve into the traditional arts: glass blowing and lace making.
  • Photograph the most picturesque landscapes and corners.

What’s included

  • Covered boat transfers from St. Mark's Square and back
  • Professional guide
  • Multilingual audio guide
  • Murano glassblowing demonstration

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Step by Step

Forget the typical gondolas and masks: board this covered boat and cruise around the Venice Lagoon while discovering a different side of the city. Along the way, you'll see the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, its public gardens and the Lido before arriving in Murano, the birthplace of Venetian glass since the 10th century.

In Murano, you will attend a live demonstration of glassblowing in one of its famous furnaces and then you will have 75 minutes of free time to visit workshops, shops and the small glass museum.

The next stop is Burano, the "jewel of the lagoon": you will spend 90 minutes strolling through its colourful streets, watching the lace artisans and photographing its canals and brightly coloured facades.

After a short cruise, you will arrive at Torcello, the first inhabited island in the lagoon. With 1 hour of free time, you can admire the Byzantine mosaics of the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta and breathe in the tranquillity of its medieval ruins.

Your guide will reveal legends and curious facts about each island, from anecdotes of merchants to the evolution of these small communities which, although quiet today, forged the wealth of Venice.

Reviews

4.9
· 1172 Reviews
  • I
    I.
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    I visited these islands and I really loved it. The colours of Burano are amazing and the glass in Murano is breathtaking.
  • O
    O.
    5
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    An unforgettable experience exploring the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. The beauty and culture of these places are simply breathtaking.
  • O
    O.
    5
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    An unforgettable excursion through three islands full of charm, history and colour - the glassblowing demonstration is a must!
  • A
    A.
    5
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    I loved visiting the islands near Venice. It was fun to see how they make glass on Murano and I really liked the architecture on Burano.
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