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 - 5 hr 30 min

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

4.4/5(2,303)

Maria S

Family

Verified booking

2 days ago

The tour was fantastic and well-organized. The first stop was Murano, where we visited a glassworks with a live glassblowing demonstration, then Torcello, a very small, almost uninhabited island, and finally Burano, which is stunning with its colorful houses. This tour is perfect for those who only have one day and want to visit these islands; the stop on each island lasts about an hour.

Gillian B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

I paid less than if I'd booked at the ticket office! The departure ar St Marks was easy to find. The trip was well organised, informative, with enough time to enjoy the 3 islands. A real highlight was seeing the glass demonstration in Murano. We went on the 12:30 trip and were back at the starting point around 5:10pm.

Daniela R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

I really liked how everything was so well organized—the schedule, the super comfortable transportation, and the three places we visited were all beautiful! There was plenty of free time to explore, and the glass factory was wonderful! Don Sandro is an expert! I highly recommend this tour!!

Alessandra M

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The best part of the tour was Burano; the kids especially loved it. It was just a shame we didn't have much time to explore it because of the boat's departure time. Murano was also very interesting, with the glassblowing demonstration.

Tomasetti T

Group

Verified booking

Last week

For those who are short on time, like me, this tour is the best way to see all three. It’s a convenient way to get around, with a guide who explains everything. My favorite stop was Burano—truly an enchanting place!

Luca T

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

Overall, a positive and well-organized experience. The tour is interesting, the islands are beautiful, and the glassblowing demonstration is truly fascinating and engaging. The only area for improvement: the schedule wasn’t followed as indicated in the description. The boat trips took longer than expected, and as a result, the time available on each island was reduced to about 50 minutes, instead of the 75 minutes stated. Overall, I still recommend the experience, but it would be better if the timing were communicated more accurately.

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
Start point
St. Mark's Square
Get direction
10 min by boat
4.5 km
1. Murano Island
75 min
2 attractions
1 activity
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Highlights
Palazzo da Mula
Things to do
Murano Lighthouse
Glass blowing demonstration
Included in price
15 min by boat
6 km
2. Burano Island
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
Church of Saint Martin Bishop
Colourful bricked house
5 min by boat
2 km
3. Torcello
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
The Devil's Bridge
Torcello Cathedral
30 min by boat
10 km
End point
St. Mark's Square
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION6 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Start point
Santa Lucia Railway Station
Get direction
20 min by boat
3 km
1. Murano Island
75 min
2 attractions
1 activity
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Highlights
Palazzo da Mula
Things to do
Murano Lighthouse
Glass blowing demonstration
Included in price
15 min by boat
6 km
2. Burano Island
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
Church of Saint Martin Bishop
Colourful bricked house
5 min by boat
2 km
3. Torcello
75 min
2 attractions
Highlights
The Devil's Bridge
Torcello Cathedral
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
Gillian B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I paid less than if I'd booked at the ticket office! The departure ar St Marks was easy to find. The trip was well organised, informative, with enough time to enjoy the 3 islands. A real highlight was seeing the glass demonstration in Murano. We went on the 12:30 trip and were back at the starting point around 5:10pm.
Daniela R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
I really liked how everything was so well organized—the schedule, the super comfortable transportation, and the three places we visited were all beautiful! There was plenty of free time to explore, and the glass factory was wonderful! Don Sandro is an expert! I highly recommend this tour!!
Helena S
Couple
Verified booking
Today
Our Murano, Burano & Torcello tour became one of the most special memories from our first wedding anniversary trip to Venice. In Murano, we discovered a small glass shop near Fondamenta Andrea Navagero run by an older master craftsman with his own factory inside - the kind of place you remember forever. The shelves were filled with hundreds of tiny handmade glass animals and figures, each with so much character and detail that it felt more like stepping into someone’s lifelong passion than a tourist shop. Burano was absolutely magical with its colourful houses reflecting on the canals, while Torcello brought a completely different atmosphere - quiet, historic and full of the feeling of old Venice. The whole day reminded us that the best travel memories often come from meeting people who dedicate their lives to preserving beauty and tradition.
Luca T
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Overall, a positive and well-organized experience. The tour is interesting, the islands are beautiful, and the glassblowing demonstration is truly fascinating and engaging. The only area for improvement: the schedule wasn’t followed as indicated in the description. The boat trips took longer than expected, and as a result, the time available on each island was reduced to about 50 minutes, instead of the 75 minutes stated. Overall, I still recommend the experience, but it would be better if the timing were communicated more accurately.
Carlo Z
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour is interesting and well-organized: the visit to the glassworks in Murano is very interesting, as are the stops in Torcello and the final one in Burano—undoubtedly the island with the most to see, and therefore one that deserves more time to be explored properly. My criticism is specifically regarding the time allotted for each stop: an hour at each place is simply not enough; you have to rush through and end up enjoying little of the scenery and nature (or even the shopping, if that’s what you’re interested in).

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.