Boat tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello with glassblowing show
Highlights
- Set off from Venice for a 6-hour boat tour among the islands of the Lagoon
- Admire the art of glassblowing in Murano and stroll around Burano
- Explore the island of Torcello to discover its historical monuments
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Full description
Discover the beauty of the Venice Lagoon with a6-hour boat trip!
Prepare yourself for a visit to Murano, where glass takes on artistic forms thanks to the workmanship of master glassmakers, and admire the colours of Burano's houses as you stroll through its alleyways.
Finally, let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere of Torcello, which has always been considered the cradle of Venice. Set sail with us!
What we will do
The appointment is in Venice, at the meeting point indicated in your booking confirmation, 30 minutes before the departure time.
Here you will meet thehostess for check-in: she will accompany you to theembarkation point, an 8-minute walk away, and take you on board the panoramic gran turismo boat for a tour of the Venice Lagoon.
Departing from San Marco you will sail for about 30 minutes to Murano. From the boat you will be able to admire the architectural beauty of Venice, while the multilingual hostess will tell you some historical anecdotes of the places you will encounter during the navigation.
Arriving in Murano, you will land directly from the water at a typical furnace. Here you will sit in on an atmospheric demonstration in which the master glassblower will show you the ancient art of glassblowing. After the demonstration, you can visit the glass factory gift shop and take advantage of an exclusive 10% discount on any purchases. You will also have free time to explore Murano on your own: the stop will last 30 minutes.
Back on the boat, you will travel to nearby Burano. Moving between the waves, you can admire from the water this island of colourful houses, famous for its centuries-old tradition of lace-making. You can go ashore and take a one-hour free tour to grab a bite to eat, stroll through the island's narrow streets and taste bussolai, typical local biscuits .
The last stop will finally be Torcello, where you will make another free 1-hour stop to discover the island and its historical monuments, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Throne of Attila, the Devil's Bridge and the Bell Tower.
The adventure will end with a 1-hour return trip in the unique atmosphere of the Venetian Lagoon.
The tour will last a total of 6 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Children up to the age of 3 travel free of charge: please inform us of their presence after booking confirmation.
The boat is not wheelchair-accessible.
Other information
The tour takes place throughout the year.
Attention. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the departure time. There is a short walk of about 8 minutes between the meeting point and the embarkation point.
You will travel on a panoramic touring boat, with outdoor and indoor seating. The boats can carry up to 240 passengers at maximum capacity and have toilets on board.
This tour does not include a guided tour of the islands ashore, but the hostess on board will provide advice in 5 languages (Italian, English, French, German and Spanish) via a loudspeaker on the boat.
Theorder of the islands visited during the itinerary may vary.
Small and medium-sized dogs with muzzles are allowed on board.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Clothing suitable for the season
Don't forget to bring
Water
What is included
How it works
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Meeting point
Venice
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Policy di cancellazione section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
