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Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour

3.5 (163)
Venice, IT
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Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour

3.5 (163)
Venice, IT
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Experience the magic of the Venice islands with this captivating day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Discover the world-renowned art of glass-blowing in Murano, as a local glass master creates a stunning artwork right before your eyes. Then, immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of Burano's multicolored houses and indulge in delicious local cakes. Finally, step back in time on the mysterious island of Torcello, home to the oldest churches in Venice and the birthplace of the Venice Republic. Throughout the tour, you'll also enjoy a breathtaking boat journey through the stunning northern lagoon, soaking in the beauty of the Venetian islands. Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to explore the history, culture, and charm of these marvelous islands.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 6 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Visit world-famous Murano glass factory
  • Explore the picturesque and colorful island of Burano
  • Discover the oldest churches of Venice in Torcello
  • Enjoy a boat tour of the beautiful Venetian lagoon
  • Learn about the history and local craft productions of the lagoon
  • 1 hour and 15 minutes on Torcello (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
  • Transportation by panoramic boat
  • Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
  • Visit of Murano Island
  • 1 hour and half on Burano (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
  • Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
  • Hotel pickup

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Introduction

Experience the enchantment of the Venice island tour, exploring the captivating beauty of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. This immersive 6-hour excursion takes you on a journey through the mesmerizing Venetian Lagoon, where history, culture, and exquisite craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.

What to expect?

Embark on a guided boat tour to the renowned islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, each offering its own unique charm. Witness the magic of Murano, famous worldwide for its glass-blowing art. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing demonstration by a local glass master, as they create a stunning glass artwork right before your eyes. Next, explore the picturesque island of Burano, with its vibrant multicolored houses and delectable local cakes, bussolai. Spend an hour and a half freely wandering through the island, discovering its hidden treasures and indulging in a delicious lunch. Finally, venture to the mysterious island of Torcello, home to some of Venice's oldest churches. It is here that the Venice Republic was born, and you can feel the echoes of history as you explore its ancient landmarks. During the return journey, immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Venetian Northern Lagoon, a sight that will leave you in awe of nature's wonders.

Who is this for?

This island tour is perfect for all travelers seeking an unforgettable adventure in Venice. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, this tour has something for everyone. Families, couples, and solo travelers alike will be captivated by the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

Why book this?

This island tour offers a unique and immersive experience, allowing you to witness the intricate art of glass-blowing in Murano and explore the vibrant colors of Burano's houses. The opportunity to step back in time and discover the birthplace of Venice in Torcello adds a layer of historical significance to this journey. With a qualified and experienced tour guide, you can delve deeper into the stories and legends of these extraordinary places.

Good to know

To enhance your experience, an audio guide with a digital map is provided, allowing you to delve into the history of the islands at your own pace. You will have ample time to explore Murano and Torcello for an hour and fifteen minutes each, while Burano offers an hour and a half of free exploration. Transportation is provided by a panoramic boat with toilet facilities, ensuring your comfort throughout the journey. Please note that hotel pickup is not included, and the meeting point is conveniently located near St. Mark's Square.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on this island tour rave about the enchanting experience it offers. They praise the seamless organization of the tour and the knowledgeable tour guide who brought the history and culture of the islands to life. The glass demonstration in Murano left a lasting impression, with visitors marveling at the skill and artistry of the glass master. The vibrant colors of Burano's houses and the tranquil ambiance of Torcello captivated travelers, leaving them with cherished memories of their time in the Venetian Lagoon. Overall, individuals express their satisfaction with the tour, highlighting its value for money and the unforgettable experiences it provides.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

(Pass by)

Meeting point

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.

Admission Included

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.

Torcello

(Pass by)

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!

Laguna di Venezia

(Pass by)

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

Reviews

(163)

3.5 (163)

Robert_D

Burano was the highlight of the trip. Torcello should be switched to the first island followed by Murano and Burano as the final destination

Melanie_W

The islands are beautiful well worth seeing, but the trip not worth. Take the water bus and don't rush. There was no toilet working on the boat. The glass blowing factory changed nearly twice as much for items as you could buy in any shop in Venice. Paid extra to book here I get this app needed to make money but that should come from the providor. Not a great experience

Diana_F

The onboarding for the boat was complete chaos. There were so many people there we needed to take two boats, we got to the front of the line to board the first boat and then we were told the boat was filled and needed to get back in line and we were now at the end of the line. The crew had no idea we would need two boats… if they knew they should have split us in to 2 groups.

nearlyretired2015

We visited the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello in September, the trip was well worth every penny. Murano with its beautiful glassmaking industry and small cafes was a delight, we then went on to Burano with its brightly coloured houses and lace manufacturing which was fascinating, and where we had a light lunch overlooking the lagoon enjoying a glass of rose. Then on to Torcello to visit the old cathedral which was interesting, and another glass of rose! A lovely day trip in glorious weather.

Almero_G

The tour feels a little rushed, especially on Murano. Would like to have spent a little more time there. Burano is something special.

Daniel_J

The Torcello visit was much less interesting as the one of the 2 other islands. On those islands the time offeted to visit is rather short. Maybe a 2 island tour lasting 6 hours would be better

Charles_S

This six hour tour was an incredible trip, and it was so reasonably priced! The boat crew was extremely punctual, and the boat ride was enjoyable. The most memorable stop on the trip was the island of Burano with its numerous pastel and brightly colored buildings throughout the island and along the canals. It was a photographer’s dream!

424kent

I took a tour to the Venice Lagoon to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Each island offered something different, and each had they own way of living. I watched a glass making factory gentleman work his magic in Murano, beautiful colorful houses in Burano and ate delicious seafood in Torcello. A wonderful tour

Chelsea_N

as people have said previous, this tour does get massively booked up, and there is a very tight squeeze onto the huge boat. on the boat, i appreciate the tour guide is trying to translate in many different languages, but it is that rushed, that by time you hear the information in your language, shes already gone past half the details so you miss it. the glass watching part is fantastic, albeit, they had to squeeze a huge amount of people into a room that isnt adequate to fit that many to watch. i felt like the last island of torcello was a bit of a meh sort of visit, i would have much rather had a longer time in burano as there was much more to see and after getting something to eat in burano, theres not much time to do anything else. i feel like the tour would benefit more if they put the time of torcello into burano and got rid of torcello, or if they extended the duration of the tour by maybe an extra hour or two for burano. overall was a really good day especially at murano and the time spent in burano, but do feel like the numbers need to be reduced slightly and the times extended :)

Myriam_L

All The Islands where beautiful Lunch in Burano delicious The boat ride great comfortable Beautiful view of all islands. Crew was very informative. A little issue finding the right boat at the beginning to many boats goin out at the same time at pier
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-25 04:05