Venice Islands Cruise by Boat: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello Optional
by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This tour lasts about four and a half hours and begins with a panoramic boat ride through the Venice lagoon. A qualified guide provides commentary on the history and features of the islands while passengers sit comfortably on a Grand Tourism motor-boat. The first stop is Murano, where visitors spend approximately thirty minutes at a traditional glass furnace. Here, a local artisan demonstrates the process of creating glass objects using antique techniques. Guests have the opportunity to purchase authentic Murano glass souvenirs. Next, the boat travels to Burano, known for its colorful, rainbow-painted houses and lace-making tradition. Passengers have one hour to explore Burano on foot. They can visit the main square, see San Martino’s Church which contains Tiepolo’s painting “Crucifixion,” and view the island’s leaning bell tower. Visitors may walk along the canals and streets, buy lace products, or try local biscuits called bussolai and esse at a pastry shop. If the option is selected, the tour also includes a visit to Torcello Island. The boat returns to Piazza San Marco by crossing the northern part of the lagoon. Food and drinks are not included, and hotel pickup is not provided. The entire experience is guided on board by an experienced tour guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Laguna di Venezia
The tour begins on a Grand Tourism motor-boat with a qualified guide who shares information about the islands and their history. Passengers can enjoy views of Venice and the lagoon while heading toward the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
Isola di Murano
The first stop is Murano, known worldwide for its glass-blowing. Visitors enter a real furnace and watch a local artisan create glass pieces using traditional techniques. There is an opportunity to buy authentic Murano glass souvenirs.
30 min
Burano
Next, the boat arrives at Burano, famous for its lace-making and vividly colored houses. Guests disembark and reach the main square, where San Martino’s Church houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo and the island’s leaning tower stands nearby. Visitors can walk the narrow streets and canals, purchase lace items, or try local sweets like bussolai and esse biscuits during the one hour free time.
60 min
Venice
During the return trip, an audio guide app provides narration about the islands’ history and highlights as the boat crosses the northern lagoon back to Piazza San Marco.
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
End point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Islands Cruise by Boat: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello Optional
by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This tour lasts about four and a half hours and begins with a panoramic boat ride through the Venice lagoon. A qualified guide provides commentary on the history and features of the islands while passengers sit comfortably on a Grand Tourism motor-boat. The first stop is Murano, where visitors spend approximately thirty minutes at a traditional glass furnace. Here, a local artisan demonstrates the process of creating glass objects using antique techniques. Guests have the opportunity to purchase authentic Murano glass souvenirs. Next, the boat travels to Burano, known for its colorful, rainbow-painted houses and lace-making tradition. Passengers have one hour to explore Burano on foot. They can visit the main square, see San Martino’s Church which contains Tiepolo’s painting “Crucifixion,” and view the island’s leaning bell tower. Visitors may walk along the canals and streets, buy lace products, or try local biscuits called bussolai and esse at a pastry shop. If the option is selected, the tour also includes a visit to Torcello Island. The boat returns to Piazza San Marco by crossing the northern part of the lagoon. Food and drinks are not included, and hotel pickup is not provided. The entire experience is guided on board by an experienced tour guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Laguna di Venezia
The tour begins on a Grand Tourism motor-boat with a qualified guide who shares information about the islands and their history. Passengers can enjoy views of Venice and the lagoon while heading toward the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
Isola di Murano
The first stop is Murano, known worldwide for its glass-blowing. Visitors enter a real furnace and watch a local artisan create glass pieces using traditional techniques. There is an opportunity to buy authentic Murano glass souvenirs.
30 min
Burano
Next, the boat arrives at Burano, famous for its lace-making and vividly colored houses. Guests disembark and reach the main square, where San Martino’s Church houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo and the island’s leaning tower stands nearby. Visitors can walk the narrow streets and canals, purchase lace items, or try local sweets like bussolai and esse biscuits during the one hour free time.
60 min
Venice
During the return trip, an audio guide app provides narration about the islands’ history and highlights as the boat crosses the northern lagoon back to Piazza San Marco.
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
End point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.