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Burano, Murano & Torcello Self-Guided Excursion

  • 4,517 reviews | 52,912 travellers
    Very interesting tour. Suitable for couples and families. We took a ride on a well-maintained and clean boat. The friendly guide assisted us along the way and took us to a glass factory in Murano and to see some lace in Burano. in Burano we also tasted some biscuits. Torcello my favorite island, a visit to the church is recommended
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service starts
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service starts

Enjoy a boat trip around the Venetian Lagoon's most famous islands, Burano, Murano, and Torcello. On this self-guided tour, you'll get an overview of these three jewels of the city in a budget-friendly, stress-free, and comfortable way!

Enjoy a boat trip around the Venetian Lagoon's most famous islands, Burano, Murano, and Torcello. On this self-guided tour, you'll get an overview of these three jewels of the city in a budget-friendly, stress-free, and comfortable way!

Burano, Murano & Torcello Self-Guided Excursion

We'll depart at the indicated time from a pier in the center of Venice, where we'll board a boat and set sail across the beautiful Venetian Lagoon, towards the most famous and ancient islands in Venice. During the journey on the boat, we'll admire incredible views of Venice's old quarter.

The first stop will be in Murano, possibly the most famous island of the three due to its world-renowned Murano glass-blowing techniques. Here, you'll get the chance to see the inside of a glass workshop, if you wish, and then you'll have another 30 minutes of free time to explore the island. If you don't visit the glass workshop, you'll have one hour to explore Murano at your leisure.

Continuing on the boat excursion, the next stop will be in Burano, one of the most picturesque places in the Venetian Lagoon. You'll have free time to walk its narrow streets lined with the famous multi-colored houses that have inspired so many artists. According to legend, the fishermen who originally lived on the island painted them this way so that they could find their way home on foggy days. You'll also have some time to tour the lace shops (or merletto as it's known in Burano) for which the island is also famous.

After that, we'll make our way back to the boat and head to Torcello, the oldest island in the Venetian Lagoon. At the height of its splendor, it was more populated than Venice itself. Today Torcello is a beautiful, peaceful retreat where you can still find its decadent and authentic air. Here you can explore its streets, and visit places such as Attila's Throne and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.

In Torcello, you'll also get the chance to taste the best of Venetian cuisine, as the tour stops at a delicious restaurant on the island. If you'd like, you'll have the option here to purchase a glass of wine accompanied by some cicchetti, a typical appetizer from Venice.

Finally, we'll return to Venice, concluding the tour at the pier you choose upon booking.

Pickup & drop-off location

Upon booking, you'll be given the option to select one of the following pickup and drop-off points:

  • Santa Lucia Pier (Ponte della Costituzione) departs at 12 pm
  • Riva degli Schiavioni Pier departs at 12:30 pm

If you start from Riva degli Schiavioni and at the end of the tour you prefer to end in Santa Lucia, you'll have to pay an extra fee of  7.50 (US$ 8) on the day of the tour. If the opposite happens, i.e. you start in Santa Lucia and you want to finish in Riva degli Schiavioni, you won't have to pay extra fees.

Trip to Murano & Burano

If you'd like to spend more time in Burano and Murano, enjoying their attractions to the fullest, we recommend you reserve our Murano and Burano Day Trip.

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Price

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Duration

6 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Transport by boat

English–speaking boat crew

Tour of a glassblowing shop in Murano in English

Tour of a lace workshop in Burano in English

20% discount on the official ticket price.

Not included

Entrance fee to the Torcello Cathedral: 5 (US$ 5.30) per person

Glass of wine and appetiser in Torcello: 7 (US$ 7.50) per person

When to book?

You can book up until the same day (11:50 am), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Consorzio Vidali Group Show more

  • Consorzio Vidali Group

    Corporate name: Consorzio Vidali Group Motoscafi

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Pets

Allowed, animals under 10 kg.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Will we go to the Merletto Museum during the Burano tour?

    A - No, in Burano we'll visit a lace workshop.

  • Q - Can we do the excursion with dogs?

    A - Yes, we accept small and medium-sized dogs (muzzled) during the excursion.

  • Q - Can we take suitcases and pushchairs on the excursion?

    A - Yes, you can carry suitcases and pushchairs as long as they are collapsible.

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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