Visit Murano's Glass, Burano's Colorful Homes, & Torcello + Ebook
Description
Enjoy a luxury panoramic excursion through the enchanting Venetian Lagoon, now including an exclusive eBook to enrich your experience. Departing from the iconic Piazza San Marco, this unforgettable journey takes you to the famous islands of Murano and Burano aboard an elegant and comfortable boat. Relax while an experienced hostess shares fascinating stories, history, and local curiosities about the lagoon and its unique islands. Your first stop is Murano, internationally renowned since the 13th century for its extraordinary glassmaking tradition. Explore the island and watch a live demonstration by master artisans creating beautiful glass pieces using centuries-old techniques. Continue to the picturesque island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, charming canals, and fairytale atmosphere. Complete your adventure with a complimentary eBook featuring travel tips, history, and cultural insights about Venice.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Murano Island is renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Boats filled with eager tourists arrive to explore the Museo del Vetro, which tells the history of glass through the ages, and to purchase local handcrafted souvenirs. The Church of Santa Maria e San Donato, built in Romanesque style, features a vibrant mosaic floor and is said to house the bones of a legendary dragon.
Burano is located in the Venetian Lagoon, and like its neighbor Venice, seven kilometers to the south, it is actually a locality made up of several small islands connected by bridges. Situated near Torcello at the northern end of the lagoon, it is known for its glassware and lacework.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not private.
- The tour has a guide only on the boat; the islands are seen on your own.
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when booking you are aware of this possible change, subsequent refund requests will not be accepted. Example: If you choose the 9:30 am time slot and the ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 14pm or 14:30pm.
- Important notice for last-minute reservations (same day or overnight): in case of lack of seats, the customer will be placed on the day following the reserved date.
- Your complimentary eBook will be sent automatically once your reservation has been successfully confirmed.
Reviews(1)
Information provided in the desciption was not accurate. 1) The itinerary says 2.5 hours in Murano and 2.5 hours in Burano. This is false. We got 50 minutes on each island, Murano, Burano, and Torcello. 2) The description said "local guide on boat only". While this was technically true, it was just the guide provided by the public water bus company. There was no guide from this tour company. 3) The description says "this tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers." We were on a public water bus with about 70 people. It was exactly what you get for buying a €30 ticket direct from the public water bus company. Incredibly disappointed and frustrated in our experience. If you are looking for more time on the islands or an actual tour do not book this.
Hello Juleah, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry for the experience you had, and we understand your frustration. Please know that this is not the type of service we provide, and we are committed to ensuring our guests have an excellent experience. We will be reaching out to you directly to discuss this situation and see how we can make it right. Your concerns are important to us, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to resolve this with you. Best regards,
