Burano, Murano & Torcello Self-Guided Excursion
Burano, Murano & Torcello Self-Guided Excursion
We'll depart at the indicated time from a pier in the center of Venice, where we'll board a boat and set sail across the beautiful Venetian Lagoon, towards the most famous and ancient islands in Venice. On each island, you'll have 1 hour of free time to immerse yourself in the colorful streets!
During the journey on the boat, we'll admire incredible views of Venice's old quarter. Admire the stunning seascapes as we sail full-speed ahead towards our first stop of the day.
Once in Murano, possibly the most famous island of the three due to its world-renowned Murano glassblowing techniques. Here, you'll get the chance to see the inside of a glass workshop, and then you'll have another 30 minutes of free time to explore the island. In total, we'll have about 1 hour on the island.
Then we'll head to Burano, where you can stroll along its ancient canals and through its streets full of colorful houses. According to legend, it was the fishermen living on the island who painted their houses in this striking way to be able to recognize them on foggy days. Later, you can enter the lace stores, or as they say in Burano, merletto.
After that, we'll make our way back to the boat and head to Torcello, the oldest island in the Venetian Lagoon. At the height of its splendor, it was more populated than Venice itself. Today Torcello is a beautiful, peaceful retreat where you can still find its decadent and authentic air. Here you can explore its streets, and visit places such as Attila's Throne and the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.
Finally, we'll return to Venice, concluding the tour at the pier you choose upon booking.
Pickup & Drop-off Location
Upon booking, you'll be given the option to select one of the following pickup and drop-off points:
- Santa Lucia Pier (KFC near the Ponte della Costituzione) departs at 12 pm
- Riva degli Schiavioni Pier (close to Piazza San Marco) departs at 12:30 pm
In case you start from Riva degli Schiavioni and, finally, you prefer to end in Santa Lucia, you'll have to pay an extra fee of € 10 (US$ 11.79) on the day of the tour as taxes. If the opposite happens, i.e. you start in Santa Lucia and you want to finish in Riva degli Schiavioni, you won't have to pay extra fees.
More Information
Duration
6 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Transport by boat
English–speaking boat crew
Tour of a glassblowing shop in Murano in English
Tour of a lace workshop in Burano in English
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Consorzio Vidali Group
Corporate name: Consorzio Vidali Group Motoscafi
Pets
Allowed, animals under 10 kg.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Will we go to the Merletto Museum during the Burano tour?
A - No, in Burano we'll visit a lace workshop.
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Q - Can we do the excursion with dogs?
A - Yes, we accept small and medium-sized dogs (muzzled) during the excursion.
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Q - Can we take suitcases and pushchairs on the excursion?
A - Yes, you can carry suitcases and pushchairs as long as they are collapsible.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
