Venice's Colorful Islands: Private Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour

Highlights

• Murano: Glassblowing Artistry
• Burano: Pastel Houses & Lace
• Torcello: History & Mosaics

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Laguna di Venezia

   Pass by

   Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!

2. 2

   Isola di Murano

   45min

   The island of Murano is the first stop of this excursion: you will have a chance to enter a glass factory and see the masters working the glass as they have been doing for centuries and then visit the center of the island.

3. 3

   Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site

   45min

   Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces

4. 4

   Isola Torcello

   45min

   Torcello is the third and last stop of this tour. The island is the first to be inhabited in the Venetian lagoon and still shows the traces of its origins.

5. 5

   Chiesa di Santa Fosca

   Pass by

   The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.

6. 6

   Trono di Attila

   5min

   In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.

7. 7

   Ponte del Diavolo

   Pass by

   Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges

8. 8

   Piazza San Marco

   Pass by

   The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.

Before you go

Location