Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing, Venice
Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing, Venice
Duration: Varies (4.5 hours to 5.5 hours)
Varies (4.5 hours to 5.5 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a Boat
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a Boat
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Explore Venice, Italy with this Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour featuring Glass Blowing—a guided experience that takes you to three of the city's most charming islands. Starting from St. Mark’s Square or Venice Santa Lucia railway station, your adventure includes a visit to Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition where artisans demonstrate their craft in a working factory. This no-fuss day trip allows you to enjoy panoramic views and cultural highlights without needing printed tickets or prior planning.
Explore Venice, Italy with this Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour featuring Glass Blowing—a guided experience that takes you to three of the city's most charming islands. Starting from St. Mark’s Square or Venice Santa Lucia railway station, your adventure includes a visit to Murano, renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition where artisans demonstrate their craft in a working factory. This no-fuss day trip allows you to enjoy panoramic views and cultural highlights without needing printed tickets or prior planning.
Glide across Venice’s lagoon on a half-day island-hopping tour with round-trip transfers on a shared motorboat from St. Mark’s Square or the Railway Station.
Enjoy multilingual onboard assistance and lagoon commentary as you cruise between the islands, plus a live glassblowing demo by Murano’s famed artisans.
Witness master glassmakers at work in Murano, then explore its shops for handcrafted souvenirs and Venetian treasures.
Wander Burano’s technicolor streets, snap photos of leaning houses, and browse local boutiques for intricate lacework.
Visit Torcello’s serene canals, walk to the 7th-century cathedral, and take a seat on the legendary Attila’s Throne.
Visit to Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands
Round-trip motorboat transfer from St. Mark's Square or Venice Railway Station (as per option selected)
Glass-blowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory
Multilingual assistance on board (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian)
Murano canal with Torre dell'Orologio clock tower and colorful buildings.
A scenic, no-fuss day trip covering Murano, Burano, and Torcello—three of Venice’s most iconic islands, each with its own charm and cultural highlights.
Getting started
Begin your journey from either St. Mark’s Square or the Venice Santa Lucia railway station. Show your voucher at the meeting point and hop on board—no need for printed tickets or prior planning. A host will guide you onto the panoramic boat.
What to expect
Murano
Famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition.
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Visit a working glass factory and watch artisans craft delicate pieces in a live glassblowing demo.
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Enjoy around 1 hour of free time to explore glass shops and pick up a souvenir.
Burano
Known for its lace-making heritage and colorful, photogenic homes.
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Follow your guide to the town center, then enjoy 2 hours to explore on your own.
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Grab a seafood lunch, sip a spritz, or relax with gelato along the canal.
Torcello
The oldest island in the lagoon and a peaceful contrast to the others.
- Spend 1 hour discovering its quiet charm and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, famous for its golden mosaics.
Wrapping up
- Return by boat to your original departure point in Venice in the early evening, with the lagoon glowing around you.
Passengers boarding a ferry at the Venice port.
Couple walking past colorful houses in Burano, Italy.
Murano canal with Torre dell'Orologio clock tower and colorful buildings.
Passengers boarding a ferry at the Venice port.
Couple walking past colorful houses in Burano, Italy.
Visitors watching a glassblowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory.
What to bring
- Carry drinking water, especially on warmer days.
Accessibility
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
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Pets are welcome aboard, provided they are well-leashed. Please keep a muzzle on-hand.
Additional information
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It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.
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Boats depart on time after each island stop. Listen carefully to onboard announcements and return promptly.
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Photos are allowed during the glass-blowing demo, unless otherwise stated onsite.
Glassblower shaping molten glass with a blowpipe in a workshop.
Glass artist shaping molten glass in Murano workshop.
Visitors watching a glassblowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory.
Glassblower shaping molten glass with a blowpipe in a workshop.
Glass artist shaping molten glass in Murano workshop.
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