Venice Islands Day trip: Murano, Burano and Torcello | La Vacanza Travel

Venice Islands Day trip: Murano, Burano and Torcello

Duration: 3 to 6 hours
Destination: Italy, Veneto, Venice
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  • 3 to 6 hours
  • Venice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy the Panoramic Venice islands tour: an excursion to see the islands in all their beauty.

After a fascinating boat ride in the Lagoon dominated by nature, you will stop in Murano, the glass island, known throughout the world for its glassmaking art. You will visit a Furnace, where you will admire a glass blowing demonstration and learn about the ancient glass-blowing technique.

The tour will then continue towards Burano, the jewel of the Venetian Lagoon, famous all over the world for its lacemaking and for the brightly colored fishermen’s houses.

The last, but not the least is the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island you can admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born!

You will come back to the islands crossing all the lagoon admiring the fascinating St. Mark’s Basin from the boat.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Laguna di Venezia, Venice Italy

A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable Grand Tourism motor-boat.

Stop At: Isola di Murano, Isola Di Murano Piazzale Roma o Fondamenta Nuove, 30141 Murano Italy

The first destination is Murano, famous worldwide for its glass-blowing art. You will visit a real furnace and see a local artisan create glass artworks using antique techniques. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to buy an authentic Murano glass souvenir.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Burano, Burano, Veneto

IF OPTION IS SELECTED - Next, this tour will take you to Burano, the island celebrated for its lace-making tradition and for the multi-colored houses. Get off the boat and, after a few meters, you will be in the magnificent main Square of the island.

On the right side of the Square, you will see San Martino’s Church which houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo, and the famous leaning tower. Walk along the narrow streets and picturesque canals of the island, buy lace products to keep as special mementoes of this experience or go into a pastry store and try local sweets– the “Bussolà” and the “Esse” biscuits.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Torcello, Torcello, Veneto

IF OPTION IS SELECTED - Admire Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island you can admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born!

Duration: 1 minute

Inclusions
  • Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
  • Transportation by panoramic boat
  • 1 hour on Torcello (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
  • 1 hour and half on Burano (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
  • Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
  • Visit of Murano Island
  • Entry/Admission - Isola di Murano

Exclusions
  • Hotel pick up
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
  • The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
2: Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 to 6 hours


User's Reviews

Paul_M

18 Apr, 2024

The ride back. Torcello = nothing to see. Murano = 15 minute glass making tutorial, 45 minutes trying to get you to buy some and 2.5 hours waiting to leave. Burano = I don't know, it was raining so we sat on the boat. Sorry to be negative, but if you have kids they'll be bored. If you're an adult, you'll be bored also.

Ginger_S

05 Apr, 2024

It was great to experience 3 different islands! The only issue is that the boat was so loud no one could hear what the announcer was saying

Julie_C

25 Oct, 2023

This tour was a little disappointing. I guess we were expecting more of the history of the islands as we were traveling over to them. Instead it was get to the island and see you back at the boat in a hour . If the guide was saying anything it was so hard to hear over the roar of the boat engines,

Lisa_B

11 Oct, 2023

To call this a guided tour is a stretch. Could not understand our guide. Visits felt rushed. Ended up leaving the tour as the same agenda could be accomplished with the water bus pass and more time on the islands. Would not recommend.

Lisbet_Z

24 Sep, 2023

Showed up to our meet up location only to be told they had a problem with the boat and that it was cancelled. No Jesus up of explanation. Do not book.

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Fun time exploring the islands around Venice.

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A Murano Island Tour with Viatour

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