Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Vintage Wooden Boat

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

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✨ Explore the Magic of Murano, Burano & Torcello — A Journey Through Art, History, and Unforgettable Beauty! ✨

Begin your adventure in the heart of Venice at the iconic San Marco area, where you’ll board a comfortable boat ready to whisk you across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon.

Murano

Step into the world of master artisans and witness a live glassblowing demonstration, revealing the secrets of this centuries-old craft. After the demonstration, take time to explore Murano’s charming streets and browse its renowned artisanal shops.

Burano

Cruise to the vibrant island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses—a photographer’s dream! Learn about the island’s rich history and discover the ancient art of lace-making, a tradition that has made Burano famous worldwide.

Torcello

Travel back in time on the peaceful island of Torcello. Visit the historic Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its stunning mosaics, and see the legendary Throne of Attila, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature.

Highlights:

✅ Wander through Burano’s colorful streets — a true photographer’s dream

✅ Browse unique handmade treasures in Murano’s artisanal shops

✅ Torcello island to discover the beginning of Venetian history

✅ Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and photography lovers

Book your Murano, Burano & Torcello tour today and fall in love with the enchanting spirit of the Venetian Lagoon!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.

The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transportation by vintage wooden boat (if premium option is selected)

Murano Island Visit

Guided tour by qualified and experienced tour guide

Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration

Torcello Island Visit (if premium option is selected)

Lace-making demonstration in Burano

Burano Island Visit

Hotel pick up

What To Expect

Laguna di Venezia

A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable on a vintage wooden boat.

Admission Not Applicable

Isola di Murano

Murano: The Fire and the Flame The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper the secrets of centuries. Witness the dance of fire and sand as masters of glassblowing shape molten beauty into timeless forms. Here, tradition is not a memory—it’s alive, glowing, and fragile as crystal. You will have a unique opportunity to experience a glassblowing show firsthand, seated front row inside the furnace theater.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Premium Guided Tour

Duration: 6 hours
English Guided Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the Venetian islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello aboard a vintage wooden boat.

Classic Guided Tour

Shared Guided Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of both islands Murano and Burano. Discover its artisan shops with our expert tour guide.

Murano & Burano Private Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Private Tour in English: Choose this option for a private tour. Immerse yourself in the living tradition of Murano glass,then journey to Burano island

Reviews

4.67

528 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

431

Nice but spend the money on a water taxi and go yourselves
Jayson S,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The trip itself was just ok. The weather was decent and the boat ride was breezy and cool. The visit to Murano seemed rushed. The glass blowing demonstration was nice and neat to watch. We were shuffled in to that factories showroom and then give very little time to explore. Less than 20 minutes. The visit to Burano was longer and we had some nice time to meander, eat and explore. The lace demonstration was frankly a waste of time. I think we were in that shop less than 10 minutes, and learned very little. The young gal who talked seemed very bothered by the need to give a demonstration and rushed through it.
False advertisement
Jenny L,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The boat is overloaded with people. does not stop on Torcello, so don’t book this one if you want to go there.
Nice guide just cata logistics. No return as expected in the sun from a factory boat.
secret r,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Too bad service ended in boudin juice. We would have preferred to finish the visit in the boat in joy we finished in a factory boat without compensation
Not as advertised
cwongscruz,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The guide was great, Murano and Burano were lovely. However, we didn’t get to see the 3rd island. When I asked about it, the guide said there were only 2 islands. We didn’t get to see it and it’s mentioned on the trip details. Therefore, I believe a partial refund is in order.
Smart guide and smooth sailng
Trek89290,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was much more than glass blowing and lace. On the boat ride Allegra, our guide, spoke knowledgeably about the rich history of Venice and the many islands around it. We had plenty of opportunity to explore, shop and have lunch. Most of all Allegra gave us a sense of what we were seeing, the history and tidbit facts to help us fall in love with Venice and this part of the world
Well worth doing
pbbk05,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great tour on the Pink Venice boat. Excellent guide. Very enjoyable despite late departure and miss information on pick up point.
Burano
sabinab2014,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David was a very informative and entertaining guide. Nice boat tour and plenty of time to walk aroud the islands on your own.
Fun, Value, Interesting
138patl,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour guide & well worth the money. He was knowledgeable, funny, with interesting facts. Had a great day and would highly recommend.
Superb guide and an unforgettable tour
674strikef,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and full of humour; and the trip was excellent, we thoroughly enjoyed it, highly recommended!
Trip to the islands off Venice
davidth0masm,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David was our guide for today. Absolutely enjoyed our experience and David was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of humour along our trip. Will definitely recommend Venice Tours.

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