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Murano, Burano & Torcello Venice Lagoon Boat Tour
Take an island-hopping cruise aboard a traditional 19th-century Venetian fishing boat with an expert
7 h
Max 16 Guests
Venice island hopping sounds easy until you realize getting a boat, timing it right, and finding the dock turns your whole day into a puzzle. This guided Venetian Lagoon cruise handles the transfers for you on a bragozzo, a traditional Venetian wooden fishing boat built for shallow waters. You’ll be taken to Murano for a glassblowing demo, then to Burano’s colorful lace lanes, and finally to Torcello, one of the lagoon’s oldest settlements. Slow down on this quiet island before cruising back.
What's included
Drift into the lagoon, beyond the busy canals
Expert English-speaking guide
Traditional Venetian boat cruise in a restored bragozzo
Glassblowing demonstration
Traditional lace workshop visit
Burano, Murano and Torcello stops & free time
Guide tips
Food and drink
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
Meet your guide in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo by the Colleoni statue. Spot a yellow “TOUR” sign, get a quick lagoon rundown from your guide, then head toward the dock as Venice wakes up.
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon on a traditional bragozzo
Step aboard a restored bragozzo, a beautiful, traditional, wooden, two-masted fishing boat, and glide into open water. As the skyline fades, your guide shares how this shallow lagoon shaped Venice’s trade, tides, and island life for centuries.
Watch glassblowing come alive in Murano
Arrive in Murano for a glassblowing demonstration with local artisans. See molten glass spun into delicate forms, then browse workshops during a bit of free time. Learn why this craft moved to the island of Murano to protect Venice from fire.
Stroll Burano’s painted streets and lace legacy
Next, land in Burano, where brightly colored houses line the quiet canals. Walk the lanes, discover how lace-making supported families for generations with a visit to a traditional lace workshop, and enjoy relaxed free time for photos.
Explore Torcello’s early Venetian roots
Finally, reach the third island of the tour, peaceful Torcello, one of the lagoon’s oldest settlements. Wander its sleepy paths and hear how this island helped seed Venice’s rise. Take your time to enjoy the calm, open scenery.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026
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