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 shop for handcrafted lace on Burano. This morning or afternoon tour is an excellent introduction to the magical islands surrounding the medieval 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 is set 30 minutes before the indicated departure time)
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tour Leader
✔ Travel by shared motor boat between Venice, Murano, Burano and Torcello
✔ Visit a glass-blowing factory at Murano
✖ Entrance fees to Torcello Church
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens.
Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps.
Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Laguna di Venezia
Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
2
Isola di Murano
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 minutes
3
Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site
Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces.
Duration: 50 minutes
4
Isola Torcello
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 minutes
5
Chiesa di Santa Fosca
The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.
6
Trono di Attila
In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Ponte del Diavolo
Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Piazza San Marco
The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.
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
• 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
