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Home > Tours in Venice. Canal Grande, San Marco Basilica, Islands > Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello

Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello

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Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello

Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello

This magical tour in Venice takes you to another world – the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, allowing you some free time at each destination to explore on your own.

Discover the not so secret anymore gems of Venice, each uniquely different and beautiful in their own right. From Murano glass blowing to the beautiful colored houses of Burano and Torcello, one of the first island settlement of Venice. The islands of Venice are rich in tradition, craftmanship, and beauty.

Explore Venetian art, history, and culture on this adventure on the open sea and with the most scenic views of Venice.

Just a short boat ride from Venice historic city center, this Venetian islands tour is one of the most fascinating things to do in a day and the best way to see the real heart and charm of old-world Venice.

Highlights

EXPLORE VENICE BY BOAT

This islands of Venice tour starts from the picturesque St. Marks’ waterfront, passing by the exquisite Biennale Gardens before circling around San Giorgio Maggiore. This tiny island of Venice almost looks like the buildings are floating right on the water. A view so enchanting it was the inspiration for many paintings – including a series by Monet.
THE ISLANDS OF VENICE

Drift past the island of Sant ’Elena towards the Venice beach resort of Lido before moving on to the gems of Murano, Burano, and Torcello.
MURANO

Murano glass is famous around the world, but the only place it can be manufactured is on the small island of Murano, Venice. Witness firsthand the ancient tradition and art of Venetian glassmaking - a craft that has been practiced for over 1,500 years. The island of Murano is where you will find some of the most beautiful glass blown pieces ranging from glassware, vases, bowls and figurines to jewelry and chandeliers. Each piece uniquely handmade coming straight from the workshops of Italian artisans. It’s the perfect, authentic made in Italy souvenir.
BURANO

The colorful island of Burano is even more enchanting in person. The rows of pastel-color houses lining the canals and streets makes Burano one of the most colorful cities in the world and the most photographable. This quaint fishing village of humble origins is also where you will find the art of lacemaking still being practiced in the traditional way today.
TORCELLO

Perhaps not as famous as the islands of Murano and Burano, Torcello was once the largest populated island of the Venetian lagoon and one of the most powerful trading centers in pre-Medieval times in Venice. Admire Torcello’s palaces, cloisters, and Byzantine art like the mosaics in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.

EXPLORE VENICE BY BOAT

THE ISLANDS OF VENICE

MURANO

BURANO

TORCELLO

Q&A

How to identify Murano glass?
There are several ways to identify Murano glass. First, look for the made in Murano sticker. Murano glass is all handmade each piece being slightly different so you should look for imperfections, such as air bubbles. Another way to identify authentic Murano glass is by the very rich colors often infused with gold or silver specks.
How long is the boat ride from Venice to Murano?
The boat ride from Venice to Murano is approximately 18 minutes.
How to get from Venice to Murano and Burano?
The Vaporetto lines (the waterbuses of Venice) run rather frequently from Venice city center to the islands of Murano and Burano.The best way to get from Venice to Murano is by ferry from the Fondamente (F.te) Nove ferry terminal. There are several stops in Murano (Murano Faro, Murano Venier, Murano da Mula) where you can easily take a ferry to the island of Burano. But you can also take the ferry from Venice directly to Burano with the vaporetto line 12. We recommend checking the timetables for specific departure times during high and low season.

what's included

Boat ride to the islands of Venice
Transportation to and from the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello
Headset

what's not included

Pick up and drop off
Gratuities (optional)

meeting point

Ponte della Paglia

30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Please meet our representative at Ponte della Paglia - BOX Serenissima Motoscafi - Riva degli Schiavoni, San Marco - next to Hotel Danieli 15 minutes before your tour.

dress code

Dress comfortably and remember to wear comfortable shoes!

accessibility

This tour is not Wheelchair Accessible. If you or any member of your party has difficulty with mobility (uses crutches or a wheelchair, etc.) please contact us in advance.

Private tours are available to meet these and other special needs on request and in advance.

cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello

Islands of Venice Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello

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