Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided 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.
Options
Islands by Boat - ENGLISH
Duration: 5 hours: approximately
Murano and Burano Guided Visit: Choose this option to enjoy the best of the Venetian lagoon on a guided tour of the iconic Murano and Burano islands.
What's included in Venice: The Islands of the Lagoon Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San MarcoPass-by Only
Meeting point
Isola di Murano
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.
Burano
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.
Inclusions
- Murano Island Visit
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
- Torcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano Island
- Burano Island Visit
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
- Hotel pickup
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• 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).
