Venetian Lagoon Tour: Islands and Culture

Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello by classic Venetian boat. Discover glassblowing, lace-making, and serene island life. Experience authentic Venetian culture.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Venice - Start your adventure in the heart of Venice by boarding a traditional bragozzo. As you depart the city, the expansive lagoon unfolds before you.
  • Torcello - Your guide will lead you through this tranquil, timeless island where nature and history blend seamlessly. Enjoy its peaceful beauty, remarkable Byzantine mosaics, and the serene…
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking tour leader
  • Glassblowing Factory Visit & Workshop in Murano
  • Free time to explore and to lunch in Burano
  • Guided visit in Torcello
  • Private transportation
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The Venetian lagoon offers a narrative that extends well beyond the city of Venice. While many tourists hurry through the islands on packed ferries, the experience here is different: journeying on a beautifully restored traditional wooden bragozzo, at a pace that respects the lagoon’s natural rhythm.
This journey is not about checking off destinations….

Location
Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
The guide will be in the square "Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo", near the statue. The guide will have a yellow sign with "TOUR" written on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Francisco_s
May 28, 2026
Great relaxing water ride to three interesting Venetian islands. - Our tour guide, Giorgia, was excellent in explaining with details all historical facts and landmarks along the waterway or of the sites we visited. The good thing about this tour is that it was geared to a very small group which gave it a more personal touch. The classic traditional Venetian boat was interesting and well driven by its Captain Samuel. All of the three islands visited offer a unique experience with Burano (colorful houses) and Murano (glass trinkets and jewelry) being the best. Giorgia accompanied us to the main points of interest and allowed us free time to explore on our own which was great. We highly recommend this tour when in Venice and hopefully you get Giorgia as your guide.
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Kay_d
May 28, 2026
Excellent trip to three lovely islands - Personalised trip with an excellent guide, Gianmarco, to three lovely islands. There was only the two of us but the company did not cancel. The boat was not available due to a mechanical fault a few days earlier, but we travelled by Vaparetto and had the 24 hour ticket to use that evening for a trip along the Grand Canal. The weather was terrible; lashing rain and wind, but that cannot be helped. The trip started in Burano, where we watched a very brief lace making demonstration (then they try to sell you stuff, but it was not a hard sell) and we then had free time (about an hour) to wander around. We went off the main street and it was lovely, very picturesque; a bonus was that the sun came out for a while. Next Torcello, where we visited the church (lots of scaffolding inside due to restoration work but could still see fairly well), and had lunch at the little cafe recommended by our guide (very friendly cats looking for a warm lap). Finally Murano, where we watched a glass blowing demonstration (decent length of time), but no sales promotion. Decided to return early as the weather as cold and wet, although we were given an hour's free time to explore, but apart from a church, there is just a long street of glass shops. Communication with the providing company was good and we really appreciated our guide.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).