Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Venice, IT
55% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (7418 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore famous islands in the Venice Lagoon
  • Visit the blown glass factory on Murano
  • Discover Venice's first cathedral on Torcello
  • Shop for handcrafted lace on Burano
  • Enjoy a motorboat tour with beautiful views

Meeting Point

The tour departs from Santa Lucia Railway Station 30 minutes before the departure in San Marco. Please exchange your voucher at the Railway Station inside the INFO POINT ticket office ( ALILAGUNA DESK) outside the station, at the corner of the Scalzi church 15 minutes before the departure

Meeting point

Cannaregio, 54, 30121 Venezia VE , Italy

End point

End Point

The tour departs from Santa Lucia Railway Station 30 minutes before the departure in San Marco. Please exchange your voucher at the Railway Station inside the INFO POINT ticket office ( ALILAGUNA DESK) outside the station, at the corner of the Scalzi church 15 minutes before the departure

Meeting point

Cannaregio, 54, 30121 Venezia VE , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti

Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

2

Laguna di Venezia

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

3

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 50 minutes
4

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 50 minutes
5

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 50 minutes
6

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.

7

Trono di Attila

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

Duration 10 minutes
8

Ponte del Diavolo

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

Duration 10 minutes
9

Piazza San Marco

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

10

Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti

Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.

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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    The time spent on each island is between 30 to 40 minutes
  • 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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    Check out Murano's glass shops for souvenirs
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    Don’t miss the ancient ruins on Torcello
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    Bring a camera for colorful Burano houses
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    Arrive early to secure a good seat on the boat

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