Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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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).
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Laguna di Venezia
Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
Isola di Murano
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.
Options
11:30am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 11:30 from San Marco. Departure at 11:00 from railway station
1:30pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 1:30pm from San Marco. Departure at 1:00pm from railway station
11:00am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 11:00 from San Marco. Departure at 10:30 from railway station
10:00am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 10:00 from San Marco. Departure at 09:30 from railway station
Only Murano and Burano island
Murano and Burano island only
2:00pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: 1:30pm from railway station, 2:00pm from San Marco
12:00pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 12:00pm from San Marco. Departure at 11:30 from railway station
9:30am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 9:30 from San Marco. Departure at 9:00 from railway station
12:30pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 12:30 from San Marco. Departure at 12:00 from railway station
10:30am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 10:30 from San Marco. Departure at 10:00 from railway station
3:00pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 3:00PM from San Marco. Departure at 2:30PM from railway station
2:30pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 2:30PM from San Marco. Departure at 2:00PM from railway station
What‘s Included
Tour Leader
Travel by shared motor boat between Venice, Murano, Burano and Torcello
Visit a glass-blowing factory at Murano
Entrance fees to Torcello Church
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Pets are not allowed
Restroom on board
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8,076 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not good
Lynn H,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Tericillo 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...
Savvas O,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I would like a little more time at each stop. Otherwise it was a great experience and great fun. Would recommend 100%!
more of a shuttle than a tour
andreapG9294SR,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The 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
Islands
John p,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good for a brief introduction to these islands. Helps you decide about revisiting and spending more time.
Meh
Nancy B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Murano 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...
omar o,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00They 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.
100% must see
Tiffany J,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Timely and organized tour
Shelley E,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Be 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.
Good, affordable excursion
HansGeorg K,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A lovely boat trip to three islands. Murano and Torcello were interesting and good. Burano was too touristy. The tour guide spoke good German!
Island tour
Barthelmeus R,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Islands seen , nice but also a basic tour, drinks to buy yourself on site. Worth it anyway
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