Venezia Trip Overview
During this tour you will discover the main islands of the lagoon having a lot of time at your disposal. The tour starts from Riva degli Schiavoni near Cornoldi Caserma, 4 bridges from St. Mark square following the river. Once onboard the boat, you will begin sailing heading to Murano, where you will stop for one hour. Here you will have the chance to visit one of the island’s glassworks and attend a demonstration of a master glassmaker (lasting about 15 minutes). The second stop of this day tour to the Venetian islands will be Burano with its colorful houses.
The last stop will be Torcello, where the Venetian civilization was born.Today Torcello has just over 10 inhabitants but its historical and artistic testimonies make it a very popular destination for visitors from all over the world.
There is one last surprise: the return trip: the itinerary of the boat will allow you to enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the Venetian lagoon.
The tour ends in St Mark’s Cornoldi again .
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Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
During this tour you will discover the main islands of the lagoon having a lot of time at your disposal. The tour starts from Riva degli Schiavoni near Cornoldi Caserma, 4 bridges from St. Mark square following the river. Once onboard the boat, you will begin sailing heading to Murano, where you will stop for one hour. Here you will have the chance to visit one of the island’s glassworks and attend a demonstration of a master glassmaker (lasting about 15 minutes). The second stop of this day tour to the Venetian islands will be Burano with its colorful houses.
The last stop will be Torcello, where the Venetian civilization was born.Today Torcello has just over 10 inhabitants but its historical and artistic testimonies make it a very popular destination for visitors from all over the world.
There is one last surprise: the return trip: the itinerary of the boat will allow you to enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the Venetian lagoon.
The tour ends in St Mark’s Cornoldi again .
Itinerary
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Stop At: Isola di Murano, Isola Di Murano Piazzale Roma o Fondamenta Nuove, 30141 Murano Italy
Once onboard the boat, you will begin sailing heading to Murano, where you will stop for one hour and 15 minutes. Here you will have the chance to visit one of the island’s glassworks and attend a demonstration of a master glassmaker (lasting about 15 minutes). Alternatively – or to follow – you can walk to the lighthouse or opt for a visit to the iconic sights of Murano, such as the Basilica of Santi Maria and Donato, the Glass Museum and Palazzo da Mula.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Burano, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
The second stop of this day tour to the Venetian islands will be Burano with its colorful houses.
In this hour and a half at your disposal, you can choose to visit some of the most interesting things like the leaning bell tower or the house of Bepi Suà, the Lace Museum which is housed in the historic Palazzo del Podestà of Torcello and which exhibits rare examples of this precious fabric, known and appreciated throughout the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Isola Torcello, 30142 Venice Italy
The last stop will be Torcello, where the Venetian civilization was born: the first settlements date back to the 7th century when local folks sought refuge on the island to escape the Barbarians’ invasions. Today Torcello has just over 10 inhabitants but its historical and artistic testimonies make it a very popular destination for visitors from all over the world. We suggest you visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, the ruins of the Baptistery of San Giovanni Evangelista, ‘Attila’s Throne” and the Devil’s Bridge, today still wrapped in a mysterious legend.
Duration: 1 hour
