Murano, Burano & Torcello Island

Sail away on a magical Venetian adventure. Witness the art of Murano glassmaking, admire Burano's colorful houses, and step back in time on Torcello. This island-hopping tour unveils the wonders of Venice's lagoon like never before.

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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.

Glassblower shaping molten glass with a blowpipe in a workshop.

Glass artist shaping molten glass in Murano workshop.

Tourist woman with hat viewing colorful houses along canal in Burano, Italy.

Colorful buildings and bustling street in Burano, Italy with people dining and shopping.

Torcello Island's Devil Bridge with nearby canal and walking path.

Chiesa di Santa Fosca with arched portico and bell tower, Torcello, Italy.

Tour boat cruising past colorful houses on Burano Island, Italy.

Girl admiring colorful buildings along a canal in Murano, Italy.

Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

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4 hr 30 min

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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.

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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.

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€20

ACTV ferry approaching Murano and Burano with a lighthouse in the background.

San Marco Venice view from a boat with St. Mark's Campanile and Doge's Palace.

Guests on Vaporetto ACTV cruising the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.

Colorful houses and boats along the canal near Tre Ponti Bridge, Burano island, Venice.

Lace-making demonstration at the Lace Museum in Burano, Italy.

Glassblower shaping glass at Murano factory demonstration.

Colorful buildings along a canal in Murano, Italy, with boats and tourists.

Mother and daughter on Venice water bus with cityscape in background.

Murano Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato with canal and boats in foreground.

Venice ACTV water bus navigating canal with historic buildings in background.

Murano & Burano Public Transport Tickets

Extended validity

Flexible duration

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Explore Venice and its lagoon islands at your own pace with unlimited access to the city's water buses for up to 7 consecutive days.
Enjoy the flexibility of hopping on and off at any ACTV vaporetto stop in Venice, Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido, and beyond—no need to follow a fixed itinerary or tour group.
Visit Murano to catch a live glassblowing session, stroll through Burano’s colorful alleys, and discover the ancient basilica of Torcello—all on your own schedule.
The ACTV pass includes all water bus routes across Venice and the lagoon, plus regular buses in Mestre and Marghera—perfect if you're staying on the mainland.
Choose a 1, 2, 3, or 7-day pass based on your trip length, and upgrade to include a digital audio guide with offline maps, local stories, and sightseeing tips.

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Explore Venice and its lagoon islands at your own pace with unlimited access to the city's water buses for up to 7 consecutive days.
Enjoy the flexibility of hopping on and off at any ACTV vaporetto stop in Venice, Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido, and beyond—no need to follow a fixed itinerary or tour group.
Visit Murano to catch a live glassblowing session, stroll through Burano’s colorful alleys, and discover the ancient basilica of Torcello—all on your own schedule.
The ACTV pass includes all water bus routes across Venice and the lagoon, plus regular buses in Mestre and Marghera—perfect if you're staying on the mainland.
Choose a 1, 2, 3, or 7-day pass based on your trip length, and upgrade to include a digital audio guide with offline maps, local stories, and sightseeing tips.

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€25

Woman exploring colorful buildings on Burano Island, Italy.

Couple walking along colorful canal in Burano, Italy.

Artisan crafting glass at Murano workshop using traditional glass blowing techniques.

Tour group observing lace-making demonstration at Lace Museum in Burano.

Elderly woman crafting lace at Burano lace school.

Boat tour guide giving live commentary to passengers on Murano and Burano Islands tour.

Glass artisan shaping molten glass in Murano workshop.

Glassblower working at furnace in Murano workshop.

Santi Maria e Donato Basilica with bell tower in Murano, Italy, viewed from canal.

Colorful houses along Burano canal with people walking and boats docked.

Colorful houses and canal with boats on Burano Island, Italy.

Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

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4 hr

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Enjoy a scenic boat ride with indoor/outdoor seating and onboard audio commentary sharing stories about Venice and its beautiful lagoons.
See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.
Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.
Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.
Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.

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Enjoy a scenic boat ride with indoor/outdoor seating and onboard audio commentary sharing stories about Venice and its beautiful lagoons.
See both Murano and Burano in just half a day—ideal for tight schedules.
Watch a live glassblowing demo by a Murano artisan inside a traditional furnace.
Stroll past Burano’s colorful houses, browse handmade lace, and sample local treats.
Depart easily from either St. Mark’s Square or Venice Railway Station with round-trip transfers included.

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€25

Tourists boarding a private boat for Murano and Burano Islands tour.

Colorful buildings along Burano canals with boats and tourists exploring.

Glass artist crafting intricate pieces in a showroom as visitors observe.

Tourist exploring glass art at Murano glass factory, colorful glass balloons and sculptures displayed.

Tourists enjoying a boat ride in Venice with historic buildings in the background.

Glassblower shaping molten glass with tools in a workshop.

Showroom with visitors admiring intricate glass art pieces on display shelves.

Colorful buildings along Burano canals with boats docked in Venice, Italy.

Lace making demonstration in Burano, Italy, showing intricate needlework on fabric.

Lace exhibits displayed in frames at the Lace Museum in Burano.

Tourists boarding a boat for Murano Burano Islands private tour.

Vividly colored homes along a canal in Burano, Italy.

Colorful houses along Burano canals with boats and a footbridge.

Murano & Burano Islands Private Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

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4 hr 30 min

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Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon on a small-group guided speedboat tour with round-trip transfers and immersive artisan experiences.
Visit Murano’s working glass studio to witness master artisans shape molten glass into intricate forms using centuries-old techniques.
Stroll through Burano’s rainbow-colored streets and watch skilled craftswomen demonstrate traditional lacemaking passed down for generations.
Your expert guide shares stories, island history, and explains artisan techniques, making each stop more meaningful and engaging.
Fun fact: Murano’s glassblowers were once banned from leaving Venice—so valuable were their secrets that defection meant execution.

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Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon on a small-group guided speedboat tour with round-trip transfers and immersive artisan experiences.
Visit Murano’s working glass studio to witness master artisans shape molten glass into intricate forms using centuries-old techniques.
Stroll through Burano’s rainbow-colored streets and watch skilled craftswomen demonstrate traditional lacemaking passed down for generations.
Your expert guide shares stories, island history, and explains artisan techniques, making each stop more meaningful and engaging.
Fun fact: Murano’s glassblowers were once banned from leaving Venice—so valuable were their secrets that defection meant execution.

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€25

St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile in Venice with tourists in the square.

Tour group with guide outside Doge's Palace on Venice Full-Day Guided Tour.

Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Campanile viewed from the Grand Canal in Venice.

Gondola navigating a narrow canal under a bridge in Venice, Italy.

Canal with boats and colorful buildings on Murano Island, Venice, during a guided tour.

Interior view of St. Mark's Basilica with ornate golden mosaics and arches, Venice.

Doge Palace chamber with ornate gold detailing and historical paintings in Venice.

Gondola ride near Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice, on a full-day guided tour.

Traveler viewing colorful buildings and canal on Murano Island, near Venice, Italy.

Glassblowing demonstration in Venice during full-day guided tour.

Lady embroidering lace on Burano, Venice tour.

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Murano & Burano with Gondola Ride

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3 hr

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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.
Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.
Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

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€129

Crowd in front of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, with ornate domes and arches.

Gondola on Grand Canal with Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy.

Doge's Palace courtyard in Venice, featuring statues and historic architecture.

Basilica of San Pietro di Castello with bell tower, Venice waterfront.

Renaissance architecture of Biblioteca Marciana in Venice, part of the Venice City Pass attractions.

Venice canal with stone bridge and colorful buildings, part of Venice City Pass attractions.

Gondola ride under a bridge in Venice, Italy, part of the Venice City Pass attractions.

Gondola on Venice canal with passengers, part of Venice Turbopass experience.

Venice canal with boats and colorful buildings, part of Venice City Pass attractions.

Colorful Murano glass art display at Murano Glass Museum, Venice.

Ca Pesaro baroque marble palace on Grand Canal, Venice, in summer.

Turbopass Venice City Card: 1 to 7-Day Pass

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Experience the true magic of Vegrannice with this Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.
Save up to 45% by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.
Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.
You can opt for an attractions-only pass, or enhance it with public transport across Venice and its islands, or choose the all-inclusive option including St. Mark’s Basilica entry.
Receive your pass via email, which can be scanned at any attraction or tour.

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Experience the true magic of Vegrannice with this Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.
Save up to 45% by getting free entry to popular attractions like Doge’s Palace, Museum Correr, Archeological Museum, and more, instead of buying individual tickets.
Choose between 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-day validity passes.
You can opt for an attractions-only pass, or enhance it with public transport across Venice and its islands, or choose the all-inclusive option including St. Mark’s Basilica entry.
Receive your pass via email, which can be scanned at any attraction or tour.

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€84.90

Colorful buildings along a canal in Burano, Italy, with boats docked nearby.

Tourist browsing colorful Burano postcards, Venice museum tour context.

Person holding a decorative mask in a Venetian market.

Colorful houses along a canal in Burano, Venice, with boats and a wooden bridge.

Glassblowing demonstration in Murano, Venice with a flaming glass horse sculpture.

Glassblower crafting colorful glass in Murano workshop, Venice.

Glassblowing demonstration in Murano, Venice, with molten glass on a rod.

Venetian lace-making demonstration at a museum on the islands.

Glassblowing demonstration in Murano, Venice, part of the Museums of the Islands tour.

Tourists on a vaporetto viewing colorful houses on Burano Island, Venice.

Vaporetto near Murano Lighthouse in Venice with museum buildings in the background.

Colorful houses along a canal in Burano, Italy, with boats and tourists walking nearby.

Colorful houses along a canal in Burano, Italy, with boats and a footbridge.

Tickets to Museums of the Islands

3 hr

Soak in all you need to know about the Murano Glass Work and Intricate Burano Lace Work.
Move away from the commercial nerves of Venice and walk into these quaint neighborhoods for an offbeat day trip.
See the colorful architecture in Burano, a change from the Byzantine architecture clouding the rest of Venice.
Ignite your creativity and witness the mesmerizing dance of molten glass as you delve into the ancient craft of glassblowing with the masters.
Fun Fact: Murano glassmaking has a remarkable history that dates back to the 13th century, making it over 700 years old. This enduring tradition has been handed down through generations, ensuring the preservation of its unique techniques and artistic beauty.

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Soak in all you need to know about the Murano Glass Work and Intricate Burano Lace Work.
Move away from the commercial nerves of Venice and walk into these quaint neighborhoods for an offbeat day trip.
See the colorful architecture in Burano, a change from the Byzantine architecture clouding the rest of Venice.
Ignite your creativity and witness the mesmerizing dance of molten glass as you delve into the ancient craft of glassblowing with the masters.
Fun Fact: Murano glassmaking has a remarkable history that dates back to the 13th century, making it over 700 years old. This enduring tradition has been handed down through generations, ensuring the preservation of its unique techniques and artistic beauty.

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€20

Artisan crafting glass vase in Murano workshop.

Colorful Murano glass artifacts displayed at a museum exhibit.

Murano glass animal figurines on display shelf in Venice, Italy.

Colorful Murano glass souvenirs in a Venetian shop display.

Ferry arriving at Murano, Italy, with colorful buildings and a lighthouse by the canal.

Speedboat cruising Venice canal with historic buildings in the background.

From Venice: Murano Tour with Glass Factory Visit

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2 hr 30 min

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Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon on a round-trip watertaxi from a central Venice pier—no complicated logistics, just smooth sailing to Murano and back.
Enjoy a self-paced visit with no guide and no rush—ideal if you want to explore Murano’s artistry on your own terms.
Get front-row access to a live glassblowing demo by skilled Murano artisans as they shape molten glass into delicate pieces.
Visit an authentic glass factory and browse a curated showroom of handcrafted pieces, from quirky souvenirs to collectible masterpieces.
Upgrade to a private experience with a dedicated guide, and a chance to blow your own glass creation with a Murano master.

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Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon on a round-trip watertaxi from a central Venice pier—no complicated logistics, just smooth sailing to Murano and back.
Enjoy a self-paced visit with no guide and no rush—ideal if you want to explore Murano’s artistry on your own terms.
Get front-row access to a live glassblowing demo by skilled Murano artisans as they shape molten glass into delicate pieces.
Visit an authentic glass factory and browse a curated showroom of handcrafted pieces, from quirky souvenirs to collectible masterpieces.
Upgrade to a private experience with a dedicated guide, and a chance to blow your own glass creation with a Murano master.

from

€20

Canal view with colorful buildings and boats in Burano, Italy.

Tourists disembarking from a boat at Punta Sabbioni for a guided tour of Murano and Burano.

Murano island canal with boats and clock tower in the background, Venice, Italy.

Glassblowing demonstration in Murano during guided tour from Punta Sabbioni.

Tour boat near Murano lighthouse and colorful buildings, Murano Island, Italy.

Tourists walking along the colorful houses of Burano, Venice, near a canal.

Person holding a blue lace mask at a Torcello market stall.

Visitors walking along a canal in Torcello Island with a view of a historic tower and bridge.

From Punta Sabbioni: Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

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4 hr 19 min

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In Murano, witness master glassblowers crafting exquisite pieces using time-honored techniques.
Stroll the picturesque streets of Burano, marvel at the rainbow-colored houses, and enjoy a visit to a cozy café.
On Torcello Island, soak in stunning lagoon vistas and discover unique landmarks like the unguarded Devil's Bridge.
Fun fact: Murano's glass making industry, dating back to the 13th century, has hosted famous visitors from Napoleon to Hemingway.

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In Murano, witness master glassblowers crafting exquisite pieces using time-honored techniques.
Stroll the picturesque streets of Burano, marvel at the rainbow-colored houses, and enjoy a visit to a cozy café.
On Torcello Island, soak in stunning lagoon vistas and discover unique landmarks like the unguarded Devil's Bridge.
Fun fact: Murano's glass making industry, dating back to the 13th century, has hosted famous visitors from Napoleon to Hemingway.

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€30

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What our guests say

Martin D

Puerto Rico

Couple

2 weeks ago

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Quick and easy! Simply excellent. Using the code provided after booking, I went to a ticket machine in front of the Venezia S. Lucia station, entered the code, and that was it! In seconds, I had the tickets in my hand. I used them all day to travel back and forth to the islands without any problems. 100% recommended!

Murano & Burano Public Transport Tickets

González E

Mexico

Couple

Feb 2026

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Quick access to the boat that takes you to visit the islands of Mirano, Burano, and Torcello. It's easy to buy tickets online and save time.

Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

Samantha B

United Kingdom

Group

Jan 2026

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Beautiful islands with quick, easy transport between them. Guides make the collection point/time very clear and give useful information. A lovely 4 hour trip. Would definitely recommend.

Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

Sachin T

United Kingdom

Family

Last week

Very well arranged tour. We were guided by Gaia and Marco from tour guy and they were fantastic. Would highly recommend for anyone.

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Murano & Burano with Gondola Ride

Andrei P

Solo

Dec 2025

Very good guys. Everything goes fast and well -organized. You will know a lot of interesting stuff about Venice. Gondola ride is always a good idea

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Murano & Burano with Gondola Ride

Amador S

Couple

Dec 2025

A nice walk around the lagoon of Venice with enough time to enjoy the trip good guide. Only downside is that it lasts a little longer than the time that came on the tour.

Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

Brigitte B

Couple

Nov 2025

It was a mixed group with several interpreters. It worked really well. Wonderful boat trip. Our English interpreter David explained the history of Venice very amusingly and gave good tips. MURANO and especially Burano are great!

Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing