Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip
Excursions & day trips

Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 214 reviews
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£26.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit Murano, famous in the world for its glassmaking art
  • Explore Burano, the island famous for its lace-making and for the brightly-colored fishermen's houses
  • Admire Torcello, the most ancient island of the lagoon
What to expect

Enjoy the Venice islands day trip in the northern lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello. During your 6-hours tour you will see the islands in all their beauty.

From St. Mark’s Square, you will cross the lagoon comfortably seated in a panoramic boat with a specialized guide that will explain the history and culture of the islands. The first stop will be Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry.

There you will visit one of the factories to admire a glass demonstration done by a local artist that will create a unique glass item in front of your eyes. Then you will have time to visit the lovely island. (You will stay on the island 1 hour and 15 minutes approx.)

The second stop will be on the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its laces manufacture but also for its fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. You will get lost through the colored streets and taste the delicious local cakes “Bussolai”. (You will stay on the island 1 hour and 30 minutes approx.)

Last, but not least will be the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island, you could admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born! (You will stay on the island 1 hour approx.)

At the end of your trip, you will come back from the islands crossing all the lagoon admiring the fascinating St. Mark’s Basin from the panoramic boat, from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon.

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What's included
  • check Shared guided tour by panoramic boat with skilled tour guide on board
  • check 1 hour and half on Burano
  • check 1 hour and 15 minutes on Murano and Torcello
  • check Return Grand Tourism motor-boat
  • check Panoramic boat with toilet
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where
Venice Tours, Calle de le Rasse, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Meeting point:
From St. Mark's Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge's Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities

Know in advance:

  • Temporary update: Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded
  • This tour is available in English
  • Tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, in this case, the tour will be postponed to the days after otherwise it will be refunded
  • Boats are completely covered, and the tour operates regularly in case of rain

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes suggested
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Provider
Venice Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 214 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Muy buena atención de los anfitriones durante el paseo Pero hay un pequeño detalle: cuando llegué a la oficina, por no revisar, me mandaron a la otra ...

  • Peter Waterhouse

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Burano was the only place worth the visit , Marano was just about trying to sell us something and Torcello .. well that was just derelict.

  • LK

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great tour. Guide was wonderful a terrific way to see more of Venice and find out some of the history of the islands. A long but worthwhile day

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Vivamente consigliata. Tutto ben organizzato a partire dal check-in. La nostra accompagnatrice Giorgia è stata molto brava a fornirci spiegazioni rig ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    esperienza molto carina , con guida disponibile e simpaticissima . sicuramente esperienza consigliata

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