Venice Islands Guided Cruise: Murano, Burano & Torcello
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon
- Learn how glass becomes sculpture
- Photograph Burano’s candy-colored homes
- Explore Torcello’s historic landscape
Full description
• Murano – Island of Glass Discover the world-renowned glassmaking island. Visit a traditional furnace and watch skilled artisans craft delicate pieces, then explore the island’s quiet streets and artisan boutiques. • Burano – Island of Color Wander through a vivid village of rainbow-colored houses. Enjoy free time to take photos, shop for handmade lace, or relax by the canal with a gelato in hand. • Torcello – Island of Origins Step into Venice’s ancient roots on peaceful Torcello. Visit the 7th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, admire golden mosaics, and climb the bell tower for sweeping lagoon views. A magical escape across the Venetian Lagoon, rich with tradition and charm.
Included / Excluded
- Guided panoramic boat tour
- Glass-blowing demonstration at a glass factory
- Lace demo in Burano island
- Free time on Murano, Burano and Torcello
- App in 5 languages with islands itineraries
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & drinks
- Lunch
Meeting point
Start Location
Palazzo Cornoldi
Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Please show your confirmation voucher at the meeting point.
- The tour could be bilingual
- Unfortunately, this tour is not available for wheelchair users
Know before you go
- Please, be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- Wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
La guide était très intéressante et le tour en gondole parfait. Pas trop long, car je me serais ennuyée, le passage dans les canaux au début, puis un petit passage dans le Grand Canal, juste devant la Basilica Santa Maria della Salute. Ces gondoliers font un travail remarquable ! Et le petit plus que j'ai adoré : l'expérience de réalité virtuelle au début de l'activité, dans une boutique tout près du lieu de rendez vous, pour nous plonger dans l'histoire des gondoles de Venise à travers le temps
Super expérience !
I am a great believer in using guides on visits to places I haven't visited before as they are able to provide history and context to a place. The visit to the glass blowing factory in Murano was very interesting and we particularly enjoed our tour of Burano and having some free time to wander there too.