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Venice Lagoon Islands Boat Tour with Murano, Burano, and Torcello

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Cruise from San Marco to witness glass blowing, lacemaking, and local Venetian life

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6 h 30 min

Max 50 Guests

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Dealing with crowded public ferries and timetables for three separate islands will quickly make you wish you stayed ashore. This full-day boat tour eliminates the stress entirely. Cruise the lagoon in a comfortable boat to Murano, where you’ll watch a master artisan shape molten glass. Next, explore Burano's famously colorful houses. Finally, visit the historic Torcello to see Venetian-Byzantine mosaics. It’s the best, most relaxing way to experience the famous lagoon islands of Venice.

What's included

Included:

Roundtrip boat transportation from San Marco

Included:

Welcome host

Included:

Glass-making demonstration

Included:

Free time in Murano, Burano, and Torcello

Not included:

Tour guide on islands

Not included:

Entry fee to Torcello Basilica

Itinerary

Venice Lagoon Islands Boat Tour with Murano, Burano, and Torcello

Cruise from San Marco to witness glass blowing, lacemaking, and local Venetian life

Your tour begins in Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice

Meet a team member at the designated check-in point, four bridges from Saint Mark’s Square toward the Arsenale. Board the comfortable large boat with a panoramic deck and begin sailing across the emerald-colored waters of the Venetian Lagoon.

Murano

The first stop is Murano, the island famous worldwide for its historic glassmaking tradition. Head directly to a local factory to watch a skilled craftsman during a live, intricate glass-blowing demonstration. Afterwards, enjoy one hour of free time!

Burano

Next, travel to Burano, the fishing island recognizable by its streetscapes of brightly colored houses and long history of delicate lace production. Head to the town center for two hours of free time to have lunch and explore.

Torcello

Then travel from bright Burano to Torcello, the oldest settlement in the lagoon area. You have one hour of free time here. Use this time to visit the old Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta to see its famous Venetian-Byzantine mosaics.

Your tour ends with return to Saint Mark's Square

The boat excursion ends with a return trip across the lagoon, dropping you off near the original departure point at San Marco. This central location leaves you perfectly situated in the heart of Venice.

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Meeting and drop-off point

The meeting point is in Riva degli Schiavoni, number 4136, near Saint Mark's Square. The boat returns to the same general area, near San Marco, in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on the chosen departure time.

Important Details

Good to know:

  • Accessibility: This tour involves ancient ground and uneven terrain. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. A soft baby carrier is recommended.

  • Tour Changes: On busy days, the order of visits to the islands of Murano and Torcello may be changed.

  • Weather Advisory: In case of particular weather conditions (e.g., fog) or adverse weather, the service may not be regular and may be suspended.

  • Please Note: This is not a guided tour. The boat departs each island punctually at the scheduled time communicated on board. The boat cannot wait for late arrivals, so please adhere strictly to the departure times to ensure you return to Venice with the group.

  • Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.

Your 6.5-hour tour includes

  • Roundtrip boat transportation from San Marco

  • Team member at the meeting point

  • Visit and entry to a Murano glass factory

  • Live glass-making demonstration by an artisan

  • 1 hour free time on Murano Island

  • 2 hours free time on Burano Island

  • 1 hour free time on Torcello Island

  • Maximum group size of 50

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Government-issued ID

  • Camera

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Superb day

Elaine D.

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September 28, 2026

What a fabulous day, staff were professional and everything went like clockwork! All connections were on time and the three Islands were fabulous

Difficult meeting spot

David P.

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May 20, 2026

Unfortunately that day it was raining. a lot of umbrellas. Made it a challenge to locate the meeting spot. Once we got to the spot there was really no one there to greet us. We never had a ticket. Just our reservation. We had been on a tour of the previous day and saw the guides holding up the red tour guy flags. We were looking for those and never found anything like that. We called the number and they eventually told us that we should get on the boat at a certain gate. We got on the boat as it was pulling from the dock. The captain was not very happy with us. From the day prior we had thought that the tour would be led by a tour guy guide, so that was not the case. Made the beginning of the tour rather stressful.

Very mediocre

Cyrus M.

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April 14, 2026

No one really there to grab people and the tour itself was very hard to hear. I don't think I learned anything. It was basically a ferry to the 3 islands

FAQs

Where to meet?

The meeting point is in Riva degli Schiavoni, number 4136, near Saint Mark's Square. The boat returns to the same general area, near San Marco, in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on the chosen departure time.

Is this tour family friendly?

Yes, this tour is family friendly. Since some areas of the islands include ancient, uneven terrain, we recommend a soft baby carrier over a stroller, as the tour is not wheelchair or standard stroller accessible.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This tour involves navigating on ancient ground and uneven terrain across three islands, including getting on and off the large boat several times. Unfortunately, the itinerary is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for guests with significant mobility issues.

Is this a fully guided tour?

This boat excursion is not a guided experience. You will enjoy generous free time on Murano, Burano, and Torcello to explore independently at your own pace.

Is there a dress code for this tour?

There is no specific dress code for the boat or for walking on the islands. However, if you choose to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello, you must wear modest attire that covers your shoulders and knees out of respect for the religious site.

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