Murano, Burano & Torcello Island
Sail away on a magical Venetian adventure. Witness the art of Murano glassmaking, admire Burano's colorful houses, and step back in time on Torcello. This island-hopping tour unveils the wonders of Venice's lagoon like never before.-
Embark on a lagoon adventure, journeying to Murano and Burano Islands aboard a cozy boat. Departing from your location of choice.
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Pick between enjoying your half-day tour in a shared group, or savor a privately guided exploration!
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Marvel at the craftsmanship of expert glassblowers in a historic Murano glass factory.
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Stroll through Burano’s vibrant streets, delve into lace-making history, and admire landmarks like the Leaning Bell Tower!
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Fun fact: The name Burano is derived from the 'Porta Boreana', in Altino, from which people fled to the city.
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Embark on a lagoon adventure, journeying to Murano and Burano Islands aboard a cozy boat. Departing from your location of choice.
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Pick between enjoying your half-day tour in a shared group, or savor a privately guided exploration!
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Marvel at the craftsmanship of expert glassblowers in a historic Murano glass factory.
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Stroll through Burano’s vibrant streets, delve into lace-making history, and admire landmarks like the Leaning Bell Tower!
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Fun fact: The name Burano is derived from the 'Porta Boreana', in Altino, from which people fled to the city.
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Depart from St. Mark’s Square in Venice on comfortable boat transfers, traversing the stunning Venetian Lagoon with an expert guide.
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Watch a skilled glassblower transform sand into exquisite, translucent creations right before your eyes. Then, wander the scenic streets of Murano.
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Explore the vibrant island of Burano next, where you can admire its colorful houses, picturesque bridges, and intricate lacework.
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Depart from St. Mark’s Square in Venice on comfortable boat transfers, traversing the stunning Venetian Lagoon with an expert guide.
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Watch a skilled glassblower transform sand into exquisite, translucent creations right before your eyes. Then, wander the scenic streets of Murano.
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Explore the vibrant island of Burano next, where you can admire its colorful houses, picturesque bridges, and intricate lacework.
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Zip away from central Venice by motorboat to explore the lagoon's three gems: Murano, Burano, and Torcello!
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Discover Murano Island's renowned glass factories and the exquisite Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato.
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Walk through the 'rainbow island' of Burano, where vibrant houses and intricate lace craftsmanship await!
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At tranquil Torcello, marvel at historical treasures like the Devil's Bridge with no siderails and the Paleochristian Santa Maria Assunta church.
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Fun fact: There are close to 100 islands in the Venetian Lagoon!
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Zip away from central Venice by motorboat to explore the lagoon's three gems: Murano, Burano, and Torcello!
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Discover Murano Island's renowned glass factories and the exquisite Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato.
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Walk through the 'rainbow island' of Burano, where vibrant houses and intricate lace craftsmanship await!
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At tranquil Torcello, marvel at historical treasures like the Devil's Bridge with no siderails and the Paleochristian Santa Maria Assunta church.
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Fun fact: There are close to 100 islands in the Venetian Lagoon!
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!
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Board and alight at your leisure on this panoramic boat journey, along 5 stops between St. Lucia Station and Murano Island!
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Opt for a 24-hour or 48-hour pass and enjoy multilingual audio commentary throughout your Venetian voyage.
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Witness iconic sights, from the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark's Square and the Faro di Murano lighthouse.
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Experience the artistry of Murano with a live glass-blowing demonstration by a skilled craftsperson.
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Fun fact: In 1291, the Serenissima moved several furnaces to Murano Island to avoid the danger of fires. This is the reason for its expertise in glass blowing!
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Board and alight at your leisure on this panoramic boat journey, along 5 stops between St. Lucia Station and Murano Island!
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Opt for a 24-hour or 48-hour pass and enjoy multilingual audio commentary throughout your Venetian voyage.
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Witness iconic sights, from the Giudecca Canal to St. Mark's Square and the Faro di Murano lighthouse.
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Experience the artistry of Murano with a live glass-blowing demonstration by a skilled craftsperson.
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Fun fact: In 1291, the Serenissima moved several furnaces to Murano Island to avoid the danger of fires. This is the reason for its expertise in glass blowing!
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Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.
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Save 45 by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.
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Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.
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Receive your pass via email, which can be used by scanning at any attraction or tour.
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Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.
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Save 45 by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.
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Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.
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Receive your pass via email, which can be used by scanning at any attraction or tour.
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Enjoy a boat tour through the beautiful Venetian Lagoon and to its islands – Murano & Burano
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Witness the stunning glass-blowing process in Murano’s traditional glass factory
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Watch the ancient art of lace-making and the women at work in the lace shops of Burano
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Capture photographs and memories at the picturesque island of Burano, counted amongst the most colorful places in the world
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Enjoy a boat tour through the beautiful Venetian Lagoon and to its islands – Murano & Burano
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Witness the stunning glass-blowing process in Murano’s traditional glass factory
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Watch the ancient art of lace-making and the women at work in the lace shops of Burano
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Capture photographs and memories at the picturesque island of Burano, counted amongst the most colorful places in the world
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Visit two of the most picturesque islands in Venice, Murano, and Burano with stops on both islands while being accompanied by a professional guide.
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Stop at one of the famous glass factories that Murano is known for and view fascinating glass demonstrations.
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Next, treat yourself to a stop at the island of Burano and soak up the beauty of the bright and colorful houses.
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Fun fact: The reason why the fishermen in Burano decided to paint their houses in different colors is so that they are able to make their way to the right house in the midst of thick fog!
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Visit two of the most picturesque islands in Venice, Murano, and Burano with stops on both islands while being accompanied by a professional guide.
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Stop at one of the famous glass factories that Murano is known for and view fascinating glass demonstrations.
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Next, treat yourself to a stop at the island of Burano and soak up the beauty of the bright and colorful houses.
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Fun fact: The reason why the fishermen in Burano decided to paint their houses in different colors is so that they are able to make their way to the right house in the midst of thick fog!
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Soak in all you need to know about the Murano Glass Work and Intricate Burano Lace Work.
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Move away from the commercial nerves of Venice and walk into these quaint neighborhoods for an offbeat day trip.
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See the colorful architecture in Burano, a change from the Byzantine architecture clouding the rest of Venice.
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Ignite your creativity and witness the mesmerizing dance of molten glass as you delve into the ancient craft of glassblowing with the masters.
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Fun Fact: Murano glassmaking has a remarkable history that dates back to the 13th century, making it over 700 years old. This enduring tradition has been handed down through generations, ensuring the preservation of its unique techniques and artistic beauty.
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Soak in all you need to know about the Murano Glass Work and Intricate Burano Lace Work.
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Move away from the commercial nerves of Venice and walk into these quaint neighborhoods for an offbeat day trip.
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See the colorful architecture in Burano, a change from the Byzantine architecture clouding the rest of Venice.
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Ignite your creativity and witness the mesmerizing dance of molten glass as you delve into the ancient craft of glassblowing with the masters.
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Fun Fact: Murano glassmaking has a remarkable history that dates back to the 13th century, making it over 700 years old. This enduring tradition has been handed down through generations, ensuring the preservation of its unique techniques and artistic beauty.
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All Your Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tour Options
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- Half-Day Guided Tour of Murano and Burano Islands
Enjoy the best of Murano and Burano on this quick half-day tour of the islands with a professional guide by your side. - Murano Glassblowing and Burano Lacemaking Venetian Island Tour by Private Boat
Discover the incredible art of glassmaking and lacemaking on this private boat tour of the Murao and Burao islands. - Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Full Day Tour
Enjoy a comprehensive full-day guided tour of the Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands, and learn about their incredible history and culture.
Which Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tour Should You Go For
Which Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tour Should You Go For
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Murano, Burano & Torcello Island Tour Discounts & Offers
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Opening Hours
Getting there
Guidelines/Facilities
The tours usually start in the morning around 10-11:00 AM and end by 6:00 PM.
The Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands are not closed on any specific days.
The best time for a Murano, Burano, and Torcello Island tour is in the morning or early afternoon.
The Murano, Burano, and Torcello Island tour is about 6.5 to 7.5 hours if it’s a full-day tour, and 4.5 hours if it’s a half-day tour.
You can get to the Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands by a private motorboat or the Vaporetto from Venice.
Yes, you can take a Vaporetto to Murano and Burano from Venice. You can catch a Vaporetto from the Fondamente Nove stop. Take line 4.1 or 4.2 to get to Murano, line 12 to get to Burano, and line LN to get to Torcello. Your tour tickets include round-trip transfers, so you will be dropped back at the meeting point in Venice at the end of your tour.
Murano, Burano, and Torcello Islands are 10 minutes away from Venice by motorboat.
The Murano, Burano, and Torcello Island tour is not wheelchair accessible. This is because the tour involves transfers on motorboats, which aren’t wheelchair friendly.
No, there is no storage facility at the Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands. If you are carrying any luggage, it is recommended you leave it in your hotel or a storage facility in Venice.
Yes, photography is permitted at Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands.
Yes, outside food and drinks are permitted inside Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands.
In Murano, Osteria Al Duomo and B Restaurant alla Vecchia Pescheria offer some great Venetian cuisine. In Burano, Trattoria Al Gato Nero is a great choice for some delicious Italian cuisine and in Torcello, Al Trono di Attila or Taverna Tipica Veneziana are great choices.
Yes, the tour tickets include transfers to and from the Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands.
No, there is no dress code to visit the Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands.