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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, Burano & Torcello Island
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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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  • 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.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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€30
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  • Skip the lines and dive straight into Murano’s iconic Glass Museum.

  • Discover the world’s largest collection of Murano glass—from Roman times to today.

  • Explore inside the historic Palazzo Giustinian, a former residence of Murano bishops.

  • Learn about glassmaking techniques like millefiori and lampworking across centuries.

  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced access to this top Murano attraction—no guided rush.

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  • Skip the lines and dive straight into Murano’s iconic Glass Museum.

  • Discover the world’s largest collection of Murano glass—from Roman times to today.

  • Explore inside the historic Palazzo Giustinian, a former residence of Murano bishops.

  • Learn about glassmaking techniques like millefiori and lampworking across centuries.

  • Enjoy flexible, self-paced access to this top Murano attraction—no guided rush.

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€15
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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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  • 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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  • 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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€109.30
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  • Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.

  • Save 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.

  • Receive your pass via email, which can be scanned at any attraction or tour.

More details

  • Experience the true magic of Venice with this all-inclusive Turbopass, which gives you access to over 30 attractions, boat tours, and more.

  • Save 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.

  • Receive your pass via email, which can be scanned at any attraction or tour.

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Very nice experience! Very informative and easy access to every island. The tour guide reminds us to our timetable and explain very well about what to see during boat riding and every island hopping! Thank your so much!

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Dec 2025
4/5
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.

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Brigitte Bonfert

Brigitte

Nov 2025
4/5
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!

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Andrei Pereverzev

Andrei

Dec 2025
5/5
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

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Stephen

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Oct 2025
5/5
Beating the queue for the main attractions was great, our guide was amazing - funny and informative. All in all a great tour and reasonable value

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Kovács-ivacson

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Aug 2025
5/5
Murano is a piece of jewelry next to Venice, definetly worth visiting. The public transportation is very good, boats arrive often. It was a good experience.

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