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Venetian Islands Half-Day Boat Tour: Murano, Burano & Torcello

By Bucintoro Viaggi
7.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$40 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Scenic boat tour across the lagoon to Venice's famed islands
  • Free time to explore Murano, Burano & Torcello on your own
  • Murano’s traditional glassmaking stores & showrooms
  • Picture-perfect colourful fishing houses of charming Burano
  • Torcello’s quaint Byzantine churches & laidback atmosphere

Activity location

    • Murano
    • 30121, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St Mark's Square Departure - Alilaguna Ticket Office in front of the Royal Gardens gate
    • San Marco Giardinetti DX
    • 30100, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tour - Railway Station Departure
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Meeting point is at Cannaregio, 54, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Price details
AU$40.06 x 1 TravellerAU$40.06

Total
Price is AU$40.06
Tour - St Mark's Square Departure
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Meeting point is at Alilaguna Ticket Office in front of the Giardinetti Reali gate - San Marco.

Price details
AU$40.06 x 1 TravellerAU$40.06

Total
Price is AU$40.06

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands by boat
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnboard comentary in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
  • You will have 45 minutes of free time on each island. A guide will accompany you to the glass-blowing store on Murano and the lace-making store on Burano; the rest of your time is self-guided.
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • You must wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for visiting sacred or holy places.

What you can expect

Cruise across the waters of the Venetian Lagoon to visit 3 famous islands, each with its own unique ambiance and time-honored traditions. Hop off to explore colourful Burano, roam the streets of quaint Torcello, and watch the famous glass-blowing masters of Murano at work.

Step aboard a public boat near illustrious St. Mark's Square or behind the Santa Lucia train station and skim across the water towards the glass-making haven of Murano, where the skills and techniques for blowing colourful Murano glass have been honed for centuries. Step off and follow a guide to a glass-making store and showroom for a brief demonstration, and then spend the rest of your time exploring on your own before jumping back on the boat.

Your next stop is at the neighbouring island of Burano, best known for its enchanting fishermen's houses in striking, bold colours. Start your visit here with a visit to a lace-making store—the island is known for its delicate, handmade designs—before roaming about to snap photos of the canals that criss-cross the island or grabbing a coffee in a quiet cafe.

Your final stop is the island of Torcello, recognised as the very first settlement in the Venetian Lagoon. It’s home to ancient Byzantine churches and pretty pathways, perfect for a stroll and a glimpse into the past before you return to the boat for the final cruise back to Venice.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Murano
    • 30121, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt Mark's Square Departure - Alilaguna Ticket Office in front of the Royal Gardens gate
    • San Marco Giardinetti DX
    • 30100, Venice, Veneto, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLERailway Station Departure - INFO POINT out of the railway station to the left, nearby the church
    • 54 Cannaregio
    • 30121, Venezia, Veneto, Italy