Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Description
Explore three famous islands in the Venice Lagoon--Murano, Torcello and Burano--on a half-day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. You'll stop at a blown glass factory on Murano, visit Venice's first cathedral on the peaceful island of Torcello, and taking lots of pictures of Burano's coloured houses. This morning or afternoon tour is an excellent introduction to the magical islands surrounding the city of Venice and its enclosed bay in the Adriatic Sea. Deaprtures every day from San Marco Giardinetti or Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (departure time in Santa Lucia Railway Station is set 30 minutes before the indicated departure time from San Marco Giardinetti).
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Itinerary
Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
The island of Murano is the first stop of this excursion: you will have a chance to enter a glass factory and see the masters working the glass as they have been doing for centuries and then visit the center of the island.
Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces.
Torcello is the third and last stop of this tour. The island is the first to be inhabited in the Venetian lagoon and still shows the traces of its origins.
The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.
In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.
Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges
The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The time spent on each island is between 30 to 40 minutes
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates.
Reviews(8,076)
Tericillo was a waste of time nothing to see and a crappy little place to eat. No direction from the guide. We just stopped and started walking.
I would like a little more time at each stop. Otherwise it was a great experience and great fun. Would recommend 100%!
The sound system was not good and had to understand the guide. The voice was muffled and since she was translating in 3 different languages it took a long time to get back to English that it was very difficult to hear when she would switch back. Therefore, we missed a lot of the info and took too much effort to concentrate. It really acted more as a shuttle
Good for a brief introduction to these islands. Helps you decide about revisiting and spending more time.
Murano glass blowing was good. Burano leg just dropped you off and the last island, I'm not sure what this place was about. All in all a long trip. I would have rather spent the time with another excursion.
They were kinda rude and unclear, also the tour of the downs is basically just them dropping you on the island for you to explore for 45 min you could take public transport and explore for however long you want for way cheaper the guid doesn’t give much information.
This was a really amazing tour, the guide was spectacular and multilingual. The tour was really informative and the islands are beautiful, you definitely won't regret booking this. ❤️ just remember to cover your shoulders and legs if you go inside the Torcello church.
Be on time as they are very organized. If they say be back in 1 hr, be back in an hour or be prepared to find your way back.
A lovely boat trip to three islands. Murano and Torcello were interesting and good. Burano was too touristy. The tour guide spoke good German!
Islands seen , nice but also a basic tour, drinks to buy yourself on site. Worth it anyway
