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Venice Islands Day trip: Murano, Burano and Torcello

3.2 (29)
Venice, IT
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Venice Islands Day trip: Murano, Burano and Torcello

3.2 (29)
Venice, IT
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Experience the beauty of Venice's islands on this exhilarating day trip. Begin your adventure with a mesmerizing boat ride through the Lagoon, surrounded by natural beauty. Your first stop is Murano, the renowned glass island, where you will witness a captivating glassblowing demonstration and learn about this ancient art form. Next, head to Burano, famous for its vibrant, colorful houses and exquisite lace-making tradition. Explore the charming streets and canals, and indulge in local sweets and pastries. Lastly, visit Torcello, the birthplace of Venice, and discover the oldest churches in the lagoon. As you make your way back, enjoy sweeping views of St. Mark's Basin from the boat. Join this panoramic Venice islands tour and create unforgettable memories of these enchanting destinations.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 4 hours - 6 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Fascinating boat ride in the Lagoon
  • Glass blowing demonstration in Murano
  • Exploring the brightly colored houses in Burano
  • Discovering the oldest churches in Torcello
  • Admiring the beauty of the St. Mark's Basin from the 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)
  • Transportation by panoramic boat
  • 1 hour on Torcello (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
  • Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
  • Hotel pick up

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Introduction

Experience the enchanting beauty of the Venice islands with the Panoramic Venice Islands Day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. This immersive tour takes you on a captivating journey through the Venetian Lagoon, revealing the unique culture and history of each island.

What to expect?

During the tour, you can expect a fascinating boat ride that allows you to appreciate the untouched natural beauty of the Lagoon. Your first stop is Murano, internationally renowned for its glassmaking art. Witness a mesmerizing glass blowing demonstration at a local Furnace and learn about the ancient technique that has made Murano glass famous worldwide. Continuing your adventure, you'll visit Burano, a vibrant island famous for its vibrant and picturesque multicolored houses. Discover the art of lace-making, for which Burano has gained global recognition. Stroll through the narrow streets and canals, immerse yourself in the island's unique atmosphere, and indulge in the delicious local sweets. Next, you'll reach Torcello, the ancient center of civilization in the Venetian estuary. Marvel at the oldest churches in the lagoon, gaining insight into the origins of Venice and the rich history of the region.

Who is this for?

This tour is designed for all who seek to explore the hidden gems of Venice. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply want to experience the authentic local culture, this excursion is ideal for you. The tour caters to travelers of all ages and interests, promising an unforgettable experience.

Why book this?

Embark on this Venice Islands Day trip for an immersive adventure enriched with history, artistry, and natural beauty. The tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the ancient glass-blowing technique in Murano, delve into the lace-making tradition of Burano, and explore the birthplace of Venice on the island of Torcello. By booking this excursion, you'll gain exclusive access to insights and knowledge from local guides who will bring each island to life with their captivating storytelling.

Good to know

It is important to note that the total duration of this tour ranges from 240 to 360 minutes, providing ample time to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of each island. The meeting point is conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from Saint Mark's Square. Remember to bring your camera to capture the vibrant colors of Burano and the awe-inspiring views of the lagoon. Don't forget to download the audio guide mobile app to enhance your experience and learn fascinating tales and history about these marvelous islands.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on the Venice Islands Day trip have praised the tour for its captivating itinerary, knowledgeable guides, and breathtaking scenery. They have raved about the glass blowing demonstration in Murano, describing it as a mesmerizing experience. Visitors also commend the colorful streets and charming canals of Burano, finding joy in exploring the lace-making tradition and sampling local delicacies. The historical significance of Torcello has left a lasting impression on travelers, as they appreciate the opportunity to see the oldest churches in the region and gain a deeper understanding of the origins of Venice. Overall, guests have expressed their satisfaction with this immersive journey through the Venice islands.

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

Your Itinerary

Laguna di Venezia

(Pass by)

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.

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.

Admission Included

Burano

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.

Isola Torcello

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!

Admission Included

Venice

(Pass by)

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!

Reviews

(29)

3.2 (29)

Paul_M

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

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

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

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

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.

Josee_B

Murano for thé glass factory burano for the colourful houses the broderie The guide talked French good thing The boat ride was nice Indication for meeting point was clear in description but stressful because was not there in advance had to ask around to people to assure that we were at the right place Had to rush in the island not enough time The boat was clean

david_n

I have to congratulate Viator on another great trip this time took us to Murano for the glass, Torcello for the first settlement and Burano for the colours. If we ever come back to Venice one day we will use Viator. All the instructions for meeting points were perfect. Thank you.

Candyce_M

We arrived at the dock 40 minutes prior to the expected leave time at the exact location listed on the email. As the leave time started approaching, we tried calling and messaging to figure out where the tour guide was. 30 minutes after the leave time, we received a response that the tour had already left. There was another party at the exact meeting place as us, for the same tour. My only other thought was that we were expected to go onto the different vessels on the dock until we found the correct one, as there was no boat ever parked in the dock listed in the email, which feels incredibly dangerous and unsafe for anyone to do. The tour guide needs to be at the location stated on the email, and visible to the public. The other party that was there and us will be requesting a refund. Definitely disappointed. We were looking forward to this.

Elena_S

The tour was on time and the tour guide very informative. There was plenty of time to spend on each island.

Sherry_B

Very nice tour of these old islands. Murano and Burano are beautiful with wonderful traditions. Torcello was also beautiful but not much to look at.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-23 20:31
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