Venice's Magic Islands Tour: Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello
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Venezia
Embark on a half-day tour of Venice's magical islands - Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Explore a blown glass factory, visit a historic cathedral, and shop for handcrafted lace.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Laguna di Venezia - Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
- Isola di Murano - 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.
- Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site - Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen’s houses and for the traditional handmade laces.
- Isola Torcello - 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.
- Chiesa di Santa Fosca - The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.
- Trono di Attila - In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila’s throne.
- Ponte del Diavolo - Cross the Devil’s Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges
- Piazza San Marco - The boat leaves from St’Mark’s Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.
What's Included
- Professional tour leader guidance
- Motor boat transportation among Venice, Murano, Burano, and Torcello
- Exclusive visit to Murano’s glass-blowing factory
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to Torcello Church
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day motorboat tour to the renowned islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano in the Venice Lagoon. Experience the art of glassblowing at a Murano factory, step into Venice’s inaugural cathedral on the serene island of Torcello, and discover handmade lace in Burano. This tour, scheduled either in the morning or afternoon, is a perfect exposure to the enchanting islands around Venice, a medieval city nestled within its Adriatic Sea bay.
Set sail every day from either San Marco Giardinetti or Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (we advise to be there 30 minutes ahead of the stated departure time)
- The time spent on each island is between 30 to 40 minutes
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti
Riva degli Schiavoni
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Roz_c
Apr 22, 2024
Well organised and value for money - Visiting 3 contrasting islands in one trip,
Easy to book and well organised.. Added by the guide providing a commentary en route
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Samuel_r
Apr 16, 2024
Murano museum - The glass blowing demonstration was a great experience, then you walk in the shop and see the works of art they make. Just incredible!
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Ernest_f
Mar 30, 2024
Venice 3 islan tour - Your Murano, Burano, and Torcello half-day sightseeing tour was an exceptional experience that brilliantly showcased the unique beauty and rich history of these Venetian islands. The host's knowledge and passion for the area's cultural heritage were evident, providing fascinating insights and stories that brought the colorful landscapes and historical sites to life. The seamless organization and thoughtful itinerary ensured that we had enough time to explore each island's distinctive charms, from Murano's world-renowned glassmaking studios to Burano's vibrant fishermen's houses and Torcello's ancient monuments. The host's attentiveness and ability to engage with guests of all ages made the tour not just informative but truly memorable, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for Venice's lesser-known gems.
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Rachael_h
Apr 17, 2024
Great trip but just wish it had been longer as felt a bit rushed - A great trip especially watching the glass blowing. Love Burano it’s so pretty and the weather was gorgeous
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Heidi_n
Apr 16, 2024
Quick Overview - Was a quick view of each Island and some time to sight see. Just need more time. Would have preferred a couple hours at each Island.
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Angie_w
Apr 1, 2024
Good - Burano is beutiful to visit, Murando just visit the glass blower and some shop there. Torcello is nice but notthing to do there,
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Katie_e
Mar 25, 2024
Pleasant afternoon tour - Fun tour to see the surrounding areas. Burano was very picturesque and enjoyable. It was nice to see the quieter islands after being in the busyness of Venice.
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William_s
Apr 16, 2024
Noisy experience but nice - The experience was acceptable with the following caveat. The boat that took us to the islands was completely filled, and during the time when our guide was explaining about the islands as we approach them, the sound quality was poor at best. Much of the time I was unable to understand what the Guide was telling me because of Noyes and the number of People chattering. Of the three islands visited, Murano was the best of the three.
Be prepared that the boat is unconditioned as far as temperature is concerned. If you visit when it is warm, expect to be warm on the boat. I would recommend this to Anyone who is OK with being around noisy crowds.
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Lutherorsheilla_t
Apr 1, 2024
Unclear - The arrangement was awful. There was no clear instruction given. The instruction was to be infront of the ticket area. We were there 15 minutes before the scheduled time. We missed our original schedule. We were trying to contact the local tour provider, no response. For others doing this trip, no need to book via Viator. You can do it on your own since no assistance was given.
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Cnylady
Mar 24, 2024
Take public transportation or the Hop on Hop off boat. - The tour guide offered some information about the various islands. At each stop she abandoned some people. On Burano (last stop) the boat left before the designated time and abandoned 7 people. The next boat was full. We found our own way home via vaporretto. The tour guide made little attempt to control the very noisy people who made it very difficult to hear what information she did give.
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