Venice
Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello
Three lagoon islands in five hours, on a boat that waits only for you
On The Water, Local Culture
Why We Love it
On Murano a glass maestro works both old techniques in front of you, blown and sculpted — a real demonstration, not a shop with a furnace attached.
The Experience
Five hours across the Venetian lagoon with a private boat and escort, leaving the St Mark's waterfront at 9:30 for Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Murano first, where a glass maestro runs a real demonstration of the two old techniques in front of you: the blown glass and the sculpture glass. Then Burano — a fishing island of strong color and sharp contrast, and the place Venetian lace comes from — where you walk the alleys and stop for a coffee or a shop. Torcello last: the first settlement anyone built in this lagoon, now Byzantine churches and footpaths, with the basilica entrance already covered in your price.
Then back to the pier at St Mark's. The boat is yours the whole time, which is the point of paying for it — the only fixed hour in the day is the one you leave at.
My pick for anyone with a day to give the lagoon rather than the city, and for travelers who'd rather watch glass being made than shop for it.
From $426 per person
5 Hours
Private
Departs 9:30 am
Highlights
What's Included
Private boat and tour escort
Entrance fee to Torcello Basilica
What's Not Included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meals and drinks
Need to Know
Five hours. One departure daily, 9:30 am.
Private tour — the boat and escort are yours, priced per person by party size for up to eight people.
Meet in St Mark's Square, between the two columns overlooking the water. Your escort will be holding a sign with your name.
Getting to the meeting point isn't included. Cruise passengers take the ship's water shuttle or a private water taxi to St Mark's Square; hotel guests walk or take a water taxi, depending on where they're staying. Exact instructions are on your voucher, and we can price private transport for you in advance.
This one is boat and walking both. Wear comfortable shoes.
Meals and drinks are paid on the day, including anything you eat on Burano.
Venice Transfer Company is on +39 041 5317219 if you need anything on the day.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before.
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Need to know
Five hours across the Venetian lagoon with a private boat and escort, leaving the St Mark's waterfront at 9:30 for Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Murano first, where a glass maestro runs a real demonstration of the two old techniques in front of you: the blown glass and the sculpture glass. Then Burano — a fishing island of strong color and sharp contrast, and the place Venetian lace comes from — where you walk the alleys and stop for a coffee or a shop. Torcello last: the first settlement anyone built in this lagoon, now Byzantine churches and footpaths, with the basilica entrance already covered in your price.
Then back to the pier at St Mark's. The boat is yours the whole time, which is the point of paying for it — the only fixed hour in the day is the one you leave at.
My pick for anyone with a day to give the lagoon rather than the city, and for travelers who'd rather watch glass being made than shop for it.