Half Day Boat Tour between Venice and the Islands
Description
Explore the magical islands of Murano, Burano, Torcello and San Francesco on an exciting boat tour. Admire the craftsmanship of Murano master glassmakers, only to lose yourself in the colorful beauty of Burano. In Torcello, discover the ancient history and tranquility of the island, and finally visit San Francesco, a place inaccessible via public transport. Enjoy a suggestive aperitif at sunset while admiring unique and enchanting landscapes. This tour will take you to places that would otherwise be unexplored, giving you an unforgettable experience. The times indicated are for organizational purposes only, any changes to times or places are available by prior arrangement.
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Itinerary
Murano is famous for its glassmaking tradition. During the tour, you will be able to witness a demonstration of glass making by skilled master glassmakers. You will discover the history of this ancient art and have the opportunity to admire beautiful glass works of art.
Burano is a picturesque village known for its colorful houses. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the narrow cobbled streets and discover the local culture. The brightly painted houses make this place unique and fascinating.
Torcello is a quiet and fascinating island where you will discover the history and legends linked to this island.
San Francesco offers a serene escape from the crowds. During the tour, you will visit the Franciscan monastery and have the opportunity to explore its gardens and admire the natural beauty of the island. It will be an ideal place for contemplation and tranquility.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(28)
We had a wonderful time visiting the islands and learning the history of each. We saw the lace-making master on Burano, a demonstration of glass blowing by masters on Murano, and a visit to the oldest island inhabited by friars
Andrea was a wonderful guide and very skilled boat driver. Seeing the four islands around Venice and the glass blowing demonstration were a real treat. We also really enjoyed Matteo’s tour of the Franciscan monastery. Great trip!
We experienced a really interesting and pleasant tour between the islands of Burano, Murano and Torcello. The guide, Andrea was friendly and nice from the first moment. He also detailed the history and folklore details of Venice. He promised to take us next time to St. Francis of the Desert which unfortunately was closed today for spiritual meeting of the friars. We highly recommend it to everyone, couples, families and groups of friends. Thanks Andrea... see you next time!
My daughter and I really enjoyed our tour with Matteo! He responded promptly to all our questions. And gave us perfect instructions for the meeting point. This tour was easily one of our favorite tours during our time in Italy.
Andrea was great! Lovely to see the Islands, and the Murano Glass demonstration was great! As it is a small group it feels very personal, would definitely recommend 👌
Awesome tour! Our guide was an INCREDIBLE helmsman and guided the boat through the lagoon and stops smoothly. The monastery was INCREDIBLE and a stop that most tours don’t make.
Perfectly seamless! Matteo was a wonderful guide. Being in a private boat in a small group enabled us to avoid crowds and just enjoy the islands. This tour also included a visit to the monastery which was so beautiful and peaceful (and not included in many other tours). Highly recommend.
Great way to explore Venetian culture and ingenuity outside of the hustle bustle of Venice. Our Guide was very knowledgeable with on-site As to the local customs and traditions.
Great tour! Would do it again in a heartbeat. We started the tour off rocky (time mix up … entirely our fault), tour operator was in contact with us in order to get us to a convenient meet up area. We took a water taxi and joined the group without issue. From that point on, smooth sailing (motor-boating). Island commentary was interesting, sights beautiful and free time at stops were perfect.
Great tour! Would do it again in a heartbeat. We started the tour off rocky (time mix up … entirely our fault), tour operator was in contact with us in order to get us to a convenient meet up area. We took a water taxi and joined the group without issue. From that point on, smooth sailing (motor-boating). Island commentary was interesting, sights beautiful and free time at stops were perfect.
