Venice’s Colorful Islands: Private Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour

Venice, IT
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Highlights

  • Watch skilled glassblowers on Murano Island
  • Admire pretty houses in Burano's fishing port
  • Learn about ancient lacemaking traditions in Burano
  • Explore Torcello Island's top highlights
  • Marvel at Venetian-Byzantine mosaics in Torcello Cathedral

Meeting Point

Bucintoro Viaggi Travel Agency - Campo San Luca 4267/C

Meeting point

Calle Minelli, 4267/A, 30124 Venezia VE , Italy

End point

End Point

Bucintoro Viaggi Travel Agency - Campo San Luca 4267/C

Meeting point

Calle Minelli, 4267/A, 30124 Venezia VE , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Laguna di Venezia

Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!

2

Isola di Murano

The island of Murano is the first stop of this excursion: you will have a chance to enter a glass factory and see the masters working the glass as they have been doing for centuries and then visit the center of the island.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site

Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces

Duration 45 minutes
4

Isola Torcello

Torcello is the third and last stop of this tour. The island is the first to be inhabited in the Venetian lagoon and still shows the traces of its origins.

Duration 45 minutes
5

Chiesa di Santa Fosca

The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.

6

Trono di Attila

In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.

Duration 5 minutes
7

Ponte del Diavolo

Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges

8

Piazza San Marco

The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Additional information
    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
Provided by Bucintoro Viaggi

What our experts say

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    Try local seafood at Burano's Trattoria
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    Visit Murano glass shops after the tour
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    Bring a camera for stunning views
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    Explore Torcello's quiet pathways
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    Check access fee details online

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