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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
12:30pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 12:30 from San Marco. Departure at 12:00 from railway station
1:30pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 1:30pm from San Marco. Departure at 1:00pm from railway station
11:30am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 11:30 from San Marco. Departure at 11:00 from railway station
10:30am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 10:30 from San Marco. Departure at 10:00 from railway station
10:00am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 10:00 from San Marco. Departure at 09:30 from railway station
12:00pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 12:00pm from San Marco. Departure at 11:30 from railway station
9:00am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 9:00AM from San Marco. Departure at 8:30AM 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
9:30am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 9:30 from San Marco. Departure at 9:00 from railway station
11:00am Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 11:00 from San Marco. Departure at 10:30 from railway station
2:00pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: 1:30pm from railway station, 2:00pm from San Marco
12:30pm Departure
TRAVEL INFORMATION: Departure at 12:30 from San Marco. Departure at 12:00 from railway station
Reviews
7,813 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Elliott D,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00The boat was 35 minutes late to pick us up at the first stop and it was extremely hot. We were baking in the sun. Which means we got less time at the other two stops since our tour guide said she had another tour booked after us. Wasn’t given much information about any of the stops or pointed in any certain direction. So we just kind of got off the boat and aimlessly wandered around until we found the location: Other tours I’ve been on would let us sit down in the transportation if we arrived a little early, this was not the case with this tour. Lots of standing around. It was an okay tour but definitely wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Forget Torcello
david w,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
3.00I enjoyed Burano most. Quaint village, canals, bridges, nice shops, dining. Murano was interesting glass blowing demonstration but times allowed was insufficient (50) min. Same for Burano, not sufficient time. Torcello was the longest walk for the least benefit. Church and museum only but not enough time to really see and enjoy. I wish we’d taken private boat with guarantee of sufficient time. Forget Torcello.
2 of 3 stops were good, interpretor was helpful.
William T,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00The overall tour was ok. The 3 language interpretation at each item of interest along the way became somewhat burdensome as there were times when the item if interest was already behind us by the time English was spoken. Murano was a nice stop seeing a glad blowing demo and then having a little time to explore. The second stop was disappointing as there were only 2 old churches to view in various stages of refurbishment and a few trattoria along the path. The final stop Burano was very nice to see all the colorful houses and lots of shops. The i territory was helpful but did not leave the boat so we were essentially on our own with a strict departure time to stay with the toir
Great tour guide speaks...
Tara T,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour guide speaks multi languages, amazing trip, must do trip, well worth it, plenty of instructions, prompt with timing, amazing Glass blowing tour, would definitely do it again
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MaryBlack,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
1.00Likely one of the worst tours ever. I should have known the price was too good to be true. You can easily take a ferry to all three islands in a fraction of time. It was a glorified taxis and just unfortunate that it didn't state that.
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