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Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

4.1(265 reviews)Venice, Italy
4h30DurationEnglish, Italian, My, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a guided boat tour of Murano and Burano in the Venice lagoon. The excursion includes a visit to Murano, known for its glass-making, where you will watch a local artisan create a glass artwork in a furnace. The tour continues to Burano, famous for its colorful houses and local cakes called “bussolai,” allowing for one hour of free time to explore and have lunch. The tour concludes with a return to Piazza San Marco, navigating through the scenic northern lagoon. This tour is suitable for those interested in art and culture, but may not be ideal for individuals with mobility issues due to the walking involved.

Itinerary

1

Laguna di Venezia

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. Murano, Burano and Torcello are the most beautiful islands of the lagoon. Enjoy the panoramic boat from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon

2

Isola di Murano

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.

3

Burano

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. IF OPTION IS SELECTED

4

Venice

Enjoy the audio guide by mobile app to discover the highlights of the Islands: the automatic narration will tell you tales and history of these marvelous islands!

What's included / not included

Glass demonstration at Murano FurnaceVisit of Burano islandTransportation by panoramic boatRadio receiver to hear the tour guideVisit of Torcello Island IF OPTION IS SELECTEDGuided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
Food and drinks (unless option is selected)Hotel Pick-Up

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 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).
  • 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
  • The semi-private tour option is limited to a maximum of 9 travelers.

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