Why choose this Venice tour ?
Enjoy the Venice islands tour in the norther lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello in all their beauty. (the island you will visit depends on the choosen option).
A guided boat tour to the Venetian lagoon to discover these marvelous places rich of history and culture.
The first stop is Murano, worldwide famous for its magical glass-blowing art. Here you will visit a glass factory enjoying a demonstration by a local glass master that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes!
Then, you will see the picturesque Burano island with its multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Here you’ll spent 1 hour and half free to visit the island.
The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice. Here the Venice Republic was born.
During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Norther lagoon.
Make the most of your Venice adventure
What makes Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour a unique experience ?
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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.
IF OPTION IS SELECTED. 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.
IF OPTION IS SELECTEDThe 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!
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
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is compulsory to be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the departure.
- The visit could be multilingual.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- MURANO, BURANO, TORCELLO 6 HRS
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Shared Guided Tour: Choose this option to discover the islands of the lagoon and its rich history.
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy - SMALL GROUP MURANO & BURANO
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Duration: 4 hours: approximately
Islands Tour: Murano and Burano Islands Tour
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Shared Guided Tour: Choose this option to enjoy the best of the Venetian lagoon: Murano, the glass island and the colorful Burano.
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy - ONLY MURANO ISLAND MORNING
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Shared Guided Tour: Choose this option to admire the most famous island of Venice with its magic art of glassblowing.
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy - ONLY MURANO ISLAND AFTERNOON
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Shared Guided Tour: Choose this option to admire the most famous island of Venice with its magic art of glassblowing.
Starting point:
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 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
- Lace-making demonstration (if option is selected)
- 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
Not Included
- Hotel pickup
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by CITY TOURS CO. LTD.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 189 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• It is compulsory to be at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the departure.
• The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
