Venice Lagoon Islands Guided Boat Tour: Murano, Burano, and Torcello
by Venice City Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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✓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 boat tour of about 5 to 6 hours covers three islands in the northern Venetian lagoon: Murano, Burano, and, if selected, Torcello. The tour starts at Piazza San Marco where participants board a panoramic boat with a multilingual guide on board. The first stop is Murano, known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visitors enter a local glass furnace where a craftsman demonstrates glassblowing techniques live. After some free time to explore Murano and browse souvenirs, the boat sails to Burano. Here, guests have 90 minutes to visit the island famous for its brightly colored houses and lace-making traditions. Key sights include the main square and the Church of San Martino, which houses a notable painting by Tiepolo. Visitors can also enjoy local pastries called bussolai during this time. If this option is chosen, the tour continues to Torcello, a less populated island that contains some of the oldest churches in the lagoon and is known as the birthplace of the Venetian Republic. The return trip passes through the northern lagoon, offering views of Venice and the surrounding islands. The tour includes transportation on a covered panoramic boat, entrance to Murano’s glass furnace, a lace-making demonstration on Burano, and commentary from a qualified guide. Hotel pickup is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
This is the meeting point where the tour begins.
Isola di Murano
The first stop is Murano, famous worldwide for its glassmaking craft. Visitors enter a local glass furnace to watch artisans at work and can buy souvenirs. There is time to explore the island at leisure before continuing.
75 min
Burano
Next is Burano, known for its colorful houses and lace-making. Visitors have about 90 minutes to visit the main square, the Church of San Martino with Tiepolo's painting, and try local pastries called bussolai. Lunch on the island is possible during this free time.
75 min
Torcello
If selected, the tour stops at Torcello, a quiet island with some of the oldest churches in the lagoon. Torcello is recognized as the site where the Venetian Republic originated.
Laguna di Venezia
The return journey travels through the northern Venetian lagoon on a panoramic boat. The guide provides explanations about the history of the lagoon and details about Murano glass and Burano lace. There are photo opportunities of Venice and its islands.
Meeting point
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
End point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Lagoon Islands Guided Boat Tour: Murano, Burano, and Torcello
by Venice City Tours
Choose from 4 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 boat tour of about 5 to 6 hours covers three islands in the northern Venetian lagoon: Murano, Burano, and, if selected, Torcello. The tour starts at Piazza San Marco where participants board a panoramic boat with a multilingual guide on board. The first stop is Murano, known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visitors enter a local glass furnace where a craftsman demonstrates glassblowing techniques live. After some free time to explore Murano and browse souvenirs, the boat sails to Burano. Here, guests have 90 minutes to visit the island famous for its brightly colored houses and lace-making traditions. Key sights include the main square and the Church of San Martino, which houses a notable painting by Tiepolo. Visitors can also enjoy local pastries called bussolai during this time. If this option is chosen, the tour continues to Torcello, a less populated island that contains some of the oldest churches in the lagoon and is known as the birthplace of the Venetian Republic. The return trip passes through the northern lagoon, offering views of Venice and the surrounding islands. The tour includes transportation on a covered panoramic boat, entrance to Murano’s glass furnace, a lace-making demonstration on Burano, and commentary from a qualified guide. Hotel pickup is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
This is the meeting point where the tour begins.
Isola di Murano
The first stop is Murano, famous worldwide for its glassmaking craft. Visitors enter a local glass furnace to watch artisans at work and can buy souvenirs. There is time to explore the island at leisure before continuing.
75 min
Burano
Next is Burano, known for its colorful houses and lace-making. Visitors have about 90 minutes to visit the main square, the Church of San Martino with Tiepolo's painting, and try local pastries called bussolai. Lunch on the island is possible during this free time.
75 min
Torcello
If selected, the tour stops at Torcello, a quiet island with some of the oldest churches in the lagoon. Torcello is recognized as the site where the Venetian Republic originated.
Laguna di Venezia
The return journey travels through the northern Venetian lagoon on a panoramic boat. The guide provides explanations about the history of the lagoon and details about Murano glass and Burano lace. There are photo opportunities of Venice and its islands.
Meeting point
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
End point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square). Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.