Murano, Burano & Torcello Half-Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Discover Murano's glassmaking heritage
- Explore Burano's colorful fishermen's houses
- Visit Torcello's ancient cathedral
- Enjoy scenic boat ride through Venetian Lagoon
- Learn traditional crafts from local artisans
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip boat transportation from Venice
- Guided tours of Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands
- Demonstration of Murano glassblowing
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
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.
Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces.
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.
Pass by: The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.
In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.
Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges
Pass by: The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the departure time and location upon booking.
- Be aware that the tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes and architecture.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the boat ride.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- The time spent on each island is between 30 to 40 minutes
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates.
Traveler reviews
Beach
Not very good instructions or guidance of where to go in the town once off the boat for the fabric knitting tour.
Good value for money
Very pleasant experience seeing the different islands but they are all very similar. We enjoyed the boat trips between the islands, however, we couldn't hear the lady too well talking about the different islands. It was enjoyable and value for money and would recommend.
Murano- Burano
First we arrived at the dock at least 15 minutes early. We did not see a guide so sent a text - no reply. We tried calling - no answer. Finally went to the ticket office there at the dock and the boat had already left(5 minutes after we were to leave). The instructions were not clear to go down on the dock. We had to wait for the next tour. The commentary provided by the guide on board was hard to hear and understand. Commentary was in several languages. There is not enough time on each island. It was great to see the glass blowing demonstration but after it, you toured the gift shop and did not have time to tour the island. There is just not enough time allowed for each island.
is it good? IDK
We got to the pick up point at 2:03 the boat already left Full disclosure the tour is advertised as a 2:30 start time but it is 2:30 from San Marco island. It is not clear and the tour operator should be more transparent
Tour with no guide
It’s impossible to hear what the guide has to say about each island as they are trying to speak over the sound. of the boat’s engine . I checked with various other people on the trip and they had the same experience. The only time we could hear was when the boat slowed down on approaching an island and the engine noise dropped .