3-hour private boat tour to Murano and Certosa
Highlights
- Enjoy a 3-hour private tour in the Lagoon of Venice and Murano
- Watch a traditional glassblowing demonstration
- Discover interesting facts about the places visited thanks to the skipper's stories
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Full description
The fire that moulds glass and the silence that reigns over the water: two souls of Venice encapsulated in a single experience.
With this 3-hour private boat tour , you will visit theisland of Murano, the thousand-year-old cradle of the art of glass blowing, and then be enveloped in the tranquillity of the Certosa, a green and peaceful island in the heart of the lagoon.
An excursion that combines art, history and nature, ideal for those who wish to discover themost authentic soul of the Serenissima!
What we will do
The appointment is at the indicated time at the meeting point in Venice. Awaiting you will be your skipper, ready to accompany you on this exclusive tour.
You will depart by boat from Le Zattere and sail across the lagoon to Murano, world-famous for its glass-making tradition. Here you will visit a glass furnace, where master glassblowers will show you the ancient working technique that transforms sand through fire into unique works of art. Your stop in Murano will last approximately 45 minutes.
You will then re-board to head towards the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, a historic place that gave rise to the concept of 'quarantine' in the Middle Ages. Finally you will reach Certosa Island, an oasis of peace surrounded by lagoon vegetation, which in ancient times housed an Augustinian and Carthusian monastery.
Throughout the navigation the skipper will tell you curiosities and stories about the places you pass through, allowing you to discover a face of Venice that is off the classic tourist routes.
You will finally return to your starting point. The activity will last a total of 3 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit; minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The boat is not accessible to wheelchairs and persons with reduced mobility.
Other information
The activity takes place from March to October at weekends and is aimed at private groups of up to 4 participants.
The boat used is a Tempest boat renamed 'TEPA', built at the Cantieri Nautici Solcio in 1967 and recently restored with the utmost care, from the finely polished wood to the elegant upholstery. It is a5.5-metre motor boat, equipped with a canopy, sound system, climbing ladder, icebox and life jackets.
Small dogs are allowed on board.
The meeting point can be reached on foot and by vaporetto. After booking confirmation, an alternative embarkation from another point in Venice can be arranged with the skipper.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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 carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry 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 Cancellation Policy 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.
