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Not a tour - a water taxi service
Not a tour, use this as a water taxi to make your life easier as it doesn’t give you much information apart from what time you need to get back on the boat. Had 45 mins free time in Murano & 1 1/2 hours in Burano
Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $32 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 131 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 150
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Venice Events srl
- Meeting point
- Meet the tour staff 30 min before at the "Serenissima Boat" yellow desk located in Riva degli Schiavoni close to the "Ponte della Paglia" on the corner of the "Prisons" and Calle degli Albanesi. The staff will guide you from the desk to the starting point in Cornoldi.
Description
Departure from San Marco - Cornoldi. We take you across the lagoon with a sightseeing boat, listen your multilingual guide on board and visit the three most important Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. • See Murano Island famous for its glass making since the 10th century • Visit Burano the island of colorful houses and the traditional Burano lace • Get by boat to the historical Torcello island, the "mother of Venice
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $32
- Child (ages 3–5)
- $15
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting point 30 min before in riva degli Schiavoni. Depart from either the St. Mark's Square area and begin your journey. Board a panoramic boat and leave towards the northern part of the lagoon.
Laguna di Venezia
Departing from Venice, we take you across the lagoon for visiting the three Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Multilingual live tour commentary provided in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish during the boat trip between each island.
Murano
The first stop will be Murano Island, famous for its glass production and picturesque views. Here, have the chance to visit a glass factory and observe a local artist giving shape to a glass piece of art. Let yourself be amazed by Murano Island, but also remember to get back in time to the boat to leave for the next highlight.
Burano
The next stop is Burano Island, famous for its colorful houses. Apart from being a paradise for photography lovers, it is home to a long tradition of lace production. Enough free time will be left to stroll around the island and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that can still be found here.
Torcello
(If option is selected) Torcello is the last island, known as the Mother of Venice. You have the chance to visit the Basilica, which is one of the oldest in the Lagoon and holds some beautiful mosaics, or maybe visit the museum. If not you can just spend your time walking around this enchanting and very historical island. With eyes full of beauty and camera cards full of memories to cherish, you will then catch your motorboat ride back to Venice.
What's included
Included
Free time in Torcello if option selected
Multilingual guided tour during the boat transfer in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Guided visit to a glass factory in Murano
Free time in Burano
Boat Transportation
Not included
Gratuities (Optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Please bring a packed lunch if you prefer to enjoy more time exploring the island (not included)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
131 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $32 is 88% below the typical $263 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,965 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
- For all late arrivals or no show, no refund.
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–5 pay from $15, adults from $32. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet the tour staff 30 min before at the "Serenissima Boat" yellow desk located in Riva degli Schiavoni close to the "Ponte della Paglia" on the corner of the "Prisons" and Calle degli Albanesi. The staff will guide you from the desk to the starting point in Cornoldi. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 150 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(131)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
E
Nice tour
Easy and very interesting tour ! Glass show at Murano was exceptional!! Burano is also an amazing place to go. Thanks
Operator response
Hello Eric, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Sending kind regards from Venice, Team Venice Events
F
The excursion was...
The excursion was really very good, great organization! We liked it a lot We recommend this excursion
Operator response
Bonjour Fanny, Merci beaucoup pour votre retour. Nous vous remercions sincèrement d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Ce fut un réel plaisir de vous accueillir, et nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau à l’avenir.
G
Different observation points of Venice
Everything was organized very well; we saw Venice from a side that one does not normally see. Very interesting visit to a glass workshop.
Operator response
Grazie mille per la tua gentile recensione ! Le tue parole sono davvero importanti per tutto il nostro Team e ci fanno molto piacere. Ti ringraziamo ancora e ti mandiamo un caro saluto da Venezia. Speriamo di rivederti presto per una nuova esperienza insieme! Grazie mille, Team Venice Events
J
Transport only, no tour
Burano and Murano are worth visiting, although touristy! Mostly this tour is transport and free time, not guided or history knowledge. Should include access to lace museum. Torcello is not worth it, access to church not included. Too much free time, consider water bus to make your own schedule.
Operator response
Hello Julie, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
A
Missed the tour
We missed the tour as we had trouble finding our way around. We were very sad as we were so looking forward to it
Operator response
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please note the google maps geopoint is noted on our vouchers and guests should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the experience and if guests are experiencing any problems finding the location guests can always reach us. Thank you and sending kind regards,
F
10/10 experience
This was so cool! I could have stayed at the glass factory watching demonstrations all day. And of course Burano is so beautiful and colorful. Highly recommend
Operator response
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
C
Murano Burano Torcello
Beautiful tour of the three islands Georgia is a genius, very attentive and kind to all questions and with a good attitude
Operator response
Hello Caroline, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
L
We had a fabulous time! Well worth the money and time!
It’s very hot in July so take some water and a fan! Burano is exceptionally beautiful. I’m so glad we took this trip!
Operator response
Hello Laura, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
J
Good tour but needed longer on the islands
The islands were good and worth the visit. We didn't have enough time on Murano island and if you wanted to get lunch on Burano island then you'd need more time there too. It was a very hot day when we did our tour and it would have been nice if the boat sold cold drinks. Overall the trip was good and the islands were lovely to visit, I'd recommend getting a water bus/taxi to the islands if you want to have more free time there and not feel rushed.
Operator response
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
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