Guided Tours

Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

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.

Duration

4 hr 30 min

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Guided tour

Transfers included

The magical islands of the Venetian Lagoon come alive on a speedboat tour. Fall in love with the enchanting 'floating city' of Venice.

4.5/5

(2,022)

Marianna

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The boat trip to Murano and Burano was truly unforgettable – Murano’s glassmaking demonstrations were fascinating, and Burano’s colorful houses created the perfect fairytale atmosphere. We enjoyed a wonderful Aperol in a charming villa on Torcello, surrounded by the island’s peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty – a perfect hidden gem. A must-do experience in Venice!

Nadiia

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

It was quite a good experience, but sometimes you can think that this trip is not for you. This islands are really small and have almost nothing special. In case you want to buy some souvenirs from glass, the Murano island is perfect for that. The Torcello island totally not worth to visit, it has one church and it is it. The Burano island is colorful, abd contains a lot of tiny streets, you can take some great photos and eat some sweets. It has a lot of souvenirs stores. The rral time on each island is 50 minutes, but it is more than enough to walk around.

Mugica

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Very nice to see the islands quickly. It says 75minutes per island but it was only 45, we didn't have much time to visit the cities. 30€ is for the boat only, no activity is prepared, it's only free time (except for glass blowing demonstration). The guide was nice but the microphone was way too loud.

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.

Visit to Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands

Round-trip motorboat transfer from St. Mark's Square or Venice Railway Station (as per option selected)

Glass-blowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory

Multilingual assistance on board (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian)

TOTAL DURATION6 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREMurano Island
LAST DEPARTUREMurano Island
Start point
St. Mark's Square
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10 min by Boat
4.5 km
1. Murano Island
75 min
2 attractions
1 activity
Highlights
Palazzo da Mula
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Things to do
Murano Lighthouse
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Glass blowing demonstration
Included in price
15 min by Boat
6 km
Passes By
Murano Lighthouse
2. Burano Island
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
Church of Saint Martin Bishop
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Colourful bricked house
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5 min by Boat
2 km
3. Torcello
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
The Devil's Bridge
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Torcello Cathedral
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30 min by Boat
10 km
End point
St. Mark's Square
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Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION6 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREMurano Island
LAST DEPARTUREMurano Island
Start point
Santa Lucia Railway Station
Get direction
20 min by Boat
3 km
1. Murano Island
75 min
2 attractions
1 activity
Highlights
Palazzo da Mula
Get direction
Things to do
Murano Lighthouse
Get direction
Glass blowing demonstration
Included in price
15 min by Boat
6 km
Passes By
Murano Lighthouse
2. Burano Island
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
Church of Saint Martin Bishop
Get direction
Colourful bricked house
Get direction
5 min by Boat
2 km
3. Torcello
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
The Devil's Bridge
Get direction
Torcello Cathedral
Get direction
30 min by Boat
10 km
End point
Santa Lucia Railway Station
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Marianna
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The boat trip to Murano and Burano was truly unforgettable – Murano’s glassmaking demonstrations were fascinating, and Burano’s colorful houses created the perfect fairytale atmosphere. We enjoyed a wonderful Aperol in a charming villa on Torcello, surrounded by the island’s peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty – a perfect hidden gem. A must-do experience in Venice!
Geraldine
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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!
Brian
Oct 2025
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3/5
Had just enough time on Murano to see some lace making, sample some local biscuits and have a little stroll around. Glass blowing was very interesting and the display of glass products was very impressive.
Maria
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Well organized, on time. A great way to see the lagoon. I recommend it
Popovic
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was very vivid and amazing. Our day was colorful. Thank you. 😊

A scenic, no-fuss day trip covering Murano, Burano, and Torcello—three of Venice’s most iconic islands, each with its own charm and cultural highlights.

Getting started

Begin your journey from either St. Mark’s Square or the Venice Santa Lucia railway station. Show your voucher at the meeting point and hop on board—no need for printed tickets or prior planning. A host will guide you onto the panoramic boat.

What to expect

Murano

Famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition.

Visit a working glass factory and watch artisans craft delicate pieces in a live glassblowing demo.

Enjoy around 1 hour of free time to explore glass shops and pick up a souvenir.

Burano

Known for its lace-making heritage and colorful, photogenic homes.

Follow your guide to the town center, then enjoy 2 hours to explore on your own.

Grab a seafood lunch, sip a spritz, or relax with gelato along the canal.

Torcello

The oldest island in the lagoon and a peaceful contrast to the others.

Spend 1 hour discovering its quiet charm and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, famous for its golden mosaics.

Wrapping up

Return by boat to your original departure point in Venice in the early evening, with the lagoon glowing around you.

What to bring

Carry drinking water, especially on warmer days.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Pets are welcome aboard, provided they are well-leashed. Please keep a muzzle on-hand.

Additional information

It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Boats depart on time after each island stop. Listen carefully to onboard announcements and return promptly.

Photos are allowed during the glass-blowing demo, unless otherwise stated onsite.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.