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Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour
4.5(764 reviews)Venice, Italy
5h30DurationEnglish, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This guided boat tour takes you through the northern lagoon of Venice, visiting Murano, Burano, and Torcello. The specific islands you explore will depend on the option you choose. The tour begins at Murano, known for its glass-blowing artistry, where you will observe a demonstration by a local glass master creating a piece of glass art. Following Murano, you will spend 1.5 hours on Burano, famous for its colorful houses and local cakes called 'bussolai.' The last destination is Torcello, home to Venice's oldest churches and significant historical sites. As you return, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the scenic beauty of the Venetian northern lagoon.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
Meeting point
2
Isola di Murano
The first stop is Murano, renowned all over the world for its glass making. Murano’s art of glassmaking is considered to be a synonym of preciousness and beauty. You will have the opportunity to visit an authentic glass furnace with local craftsmen at work. During the visit you can buy some local souvenirs to keep as a memento of this incredible experience. Just take your time to discover the lovely island.
3
Burano
Then, this visit will take you to the picturesque Burano: the island world-known for its multicolored houses and celebrated for its unique lace-making art. Do not miss the chance to visit the Main Square and the Church of San Martino with the “Crucifixion”, one of the most famous painting of Tiepolo. You will have time to have an unforgettable lunch on the island. An amazing excursion to live the real soul of the Venetian lagoon.
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Torcello
IF OPTION IS SELECTEDThe 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!
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Laguna di Venezia
An unforgettable boat tour of the northern lagoon. You will admire the most famous islands of Venice: Murano and Burano. A multilingual guide will be with you during the visit and will explain everything about the history of the lagoon and its famous local craft productions: Murano Glass and Burano laces. Enjoy the panoramic boat, from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon
What's included / not included
Murano Island VisitVisit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstrationTorcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)Transportation by panoramic boatLace-making demonstration in Burano IslandBurano Island VisitGuided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
Hotel pickup
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- It is compulsory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
- The visit could be multilingual.
- 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).
- 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
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