Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello Discount Tickets

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Overview

Amazing Venice islands boat tour to Murano and Burano Join to a guided excursion to discover the two islands of Venice lagoon with its history and natural beauties. The first stop is Murano, worldwide celebrated for the glass-making art. You’ll enter in authentic glass furnace to enjoy a demonstration by a local glass artisan that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes! Then, you will see Burano island with multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Enjoy 1 hour free to visit the picturesque island and have lunch. At the end you’ll come back to Piazza San Marco crossing the most charming part of the Northern lagoon.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Burmese-AUDIO

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Laguna di Venezia
A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable Grand Tourism motor-boat. Murano, Burano and Torcello are the most beautiful islands of the lagoon. Enjoy the panoramic boat from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon
2. Isola di Murano
The first destination is Murano, famous worldwide for its glass-blowing art. You will visit a real furnace and see a local artisan create glass artworks using antique techniques. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to buy an authentic Murano glass souvenir.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Burano
IF OPTION IS SELECTED Next, this tour will take you to Burano, the island celebrated for its lace-making tradition and for the multi-colored houses. Get off the boat and, after a few meters, you will be in the magnificent main Square of the island. On the right side of the Square, you will see San Martino’s Church which houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo, and the famous leaning tower. Walk along the narrow streets and picturesque canals of the island, buy lace products to keep as special mementoes of this experience or go into a pastry store and try local sweets– the “Bussolà” and the “Esse” biscuits. IF OPTION IS SELECTED
Duration: 60 mins
4. Venice
Enjoy the audio guide by mobile app to discover the highlights of the Islands: the automatic narration will tell you tales and history of these marvelous islands!

Inclusion

Glass demonstration at Murano Furnace

Visit of Burano island

Transportation by panoramic boat

Radio receiver to hear the tour guide

Visit of Torcello Island IF OPTION IS SELECTED

Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks (unless option is selected)

Hotel Pick-Up

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.

The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).

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

The semi-private tour option is limited to a maximum of 9 travelers.

Supplied by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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