Venice Islands: Murano, Burano, and Torcello by Motorboat
About this activity
Escape the crowds of the historic city center of Venice and visit the romantic islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Get amazing views of the lagoon on the cruise.
Highlights
- Explore the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello
- Get stunning views of the Venetian Lagoon from a motorboat
- Visit the first island of the estuary to be settled in the 5th century
- Journey in the past by gondola Virtual Reality Experience
- The Yard of Venice: discover the secrets of a sectioned gondola
Full description
Discover the artistic heart of Venice on an unforgettable cruise by motorboat. Get stunning views of the lagoon from the panoramic boat as you cruise towards the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
See the 16th-century Benedictine monastery on San Giorgio Maggiore and pass the famous Venice Lido before arriving at Murano. Visit one of the glass-blowing factories of its glass manufacturing industry, known throughout the world for its refined techniques and use of color.
Continue to the neighboring island of Burano and admire the brightly painted fishermen’s houses. See some of the lace products made on the island, and then sail to the sparsely populated island of Torcello, where the estuary was first settled in 452 AD. Admire the mosaics of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and see the adjacent Church of Santa Fosca as the only reminders of the island glorious past.
Included / Excluded
- • Onboard multilingual live commentary
- • Transportation by panoramic boat with bathroom facilities
- • Tour guide
- • Food and drinks
- • Entrance fees to the Torcello churches
Important information
Know before you book
- • The boats are completely covered and the tour operates even in the event of rain or snow. If the weather is exceptionally bad, the trip may be postponed to a later date
- • The trip will be shared with other guests not belonging to the same party and may be multilingual
- • On the afternoon of the Burano Regatta on September 16, the trip will not stop in Torcello
Know before you go
- Please be at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure. Present a printed or electronic voucher to the representative in return for your ticket.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20264.0
Really.enjoyed the visit to both islands. Felt the timing was good. The glass blowing demo was very interesting. The lace demo was only 5 minutes and not very informative. However, Burano was so colorful and fun. Had a great lunch on a terrace - very relaxing.
Jessie
Jun 20264.0
Bien. Recomendable.
Georges
Jun 20265.0
The best!