Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore three famous islands in the Venice Lagoon--Murano, Torcello and Burano--on a half-day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. You'll stop at a blown glass factory on Murano, visit Venice's first cathedral on the peaceful island of Torcello, and taking lots of pictures of Burano's coloured houses. This morning or afternoon tour is an excellent introduction to the magical islands surrounding the city of Venice and its enclosed bay in the Adriatic Sea. Deaprtures every day from San Marco Giardinetti or Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (departure time in Santa Lucia Railway Station is set 30 minutes before the indicated departure time from San Marco Giardinetti).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour departs from Santa Lucia Railway Station 30 minutes before the departure in San Marco. Please exchange your voucher at the Railway Station inside the INFO POINT ticket office ( ALILAGUNA DESK) outside the station, at the corner of the Scalzi church 15 minutes before the departure

Redemption Instructions

Please be aware of the dress regulations required to enter places of worship on this tour. Knees and shoulders must be covered - no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
2. The island of Murano is the first stop of this excursion: you will have a chance to enter a glass factory and see the masters working the glass as they have been doing for centuries and then visit the center of the island.
Duration: 50 mins
3. Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces.
Duration: 50 mins
4. Torcello is the third and last stop of this tour. The island is the first to be inhabited in the Venetian lagoon and still shows the traces of its origins.
Duration: 50 mins
5. The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.
6. In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges
Duration: 10 mins
8. The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.

Inclusion

Tour Leader

Travel by shared motor boat between Venice, Murano, Burano and Torcello

Visit a glass-blowing factory at Murano

Exclusion

Entrance fees to Torcello Church

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Pets are not allowed

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The time spent on each island is between 30 to 40 minutes

If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates.

Supplied by Bucintoro Viaggi

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