Burano, Murano & Torcello Self-Guided Day Trip
Description
Embark on a self-guided day excursion to Burano, Murano, and Torcello, allowing you to explore these iconic islands of Venice at your leisure. Each location offers a unique charm that is sure to captivate you!
Self-Guided Day Trip to Burano, Murano & Torcello
The adventure begins at your chosen time from a central Venice pier, where you'll board a boat and set off across the stunning Venetian Lagoon to visit some of Venice's most historic islands. You'll have one hour of leisure at each island to walk and absorb the vibrant surroundings!
As we navigate the waters, enjoy breathtaking views of Venice’s historical areas, with picturesque vistas unfolding as we head towards our first destination.
Our first stop is Murano, renowned worldwide for its exquisite glassblowing craftsmanship. Here, you'll have the opportunity to witness a live demonstration in a glass studio, followed by an additional 30 minutes of free time to wander the island. The total duration spent in Murano will be approximately 1 hour.
Next, we proceed to Burano, famous for its colorful houses and charming canals. According to local folklore, the fishermen painted their homes in bright hues to identify them on foggy days. You can also explore delightful lace shops, known locally as merletto.
Afterward, we will continue our journey to Torcello, the Venetian Lagoon’s oldest island. Historically, it was more populated than Venice itself but now offers a serene atmosphere while preserving its historical essence. Take time to stroll and visit sites like Attila's Throne and the striking Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta.
Our day concludes as we return to Venice, finishing the tour at the pier you selected during booking.
Pickup & Drop-off Information
During booking, you can choose from the following pickup and drop-off points:
- Santa Lucía Pier (near KFC, close to Ponte della Costituzione): departs at 12 pm and 2 pm
- Riva degli Schiavioni Pier (near Piazza San Marco): departs at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Note that the departures at 2 pm and 2:30 pm are available for booking until November 15, 2026, including that day.
If you start from Riva degli Schiavioni and wish to finish at Santa Lucia, there will be an additional charge of 10 EUR to be paid on the tour day. Conversely, if you begin at Santa Lucia and conclude at Riva degli Schiavioni, no extra fees will apply.
What's included
- Transport by boat
- English–speaking boat crew
- Tour of a glassblowing shop in Murano in English
- Tour of a lace workshop in Burano in English
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
You must arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time at the corresponding meeting point to validate your voucher. In the event of arriving at the wrong pickup point, the local provider reserves the right to cancel the tour.
Your guide will have light blue signs with the name "LAGOON TOURS" in capitals. The boat has the name "Consorzio Vidali Group on it.
Depending on the chosen meeting point, the tour will either meet in:
- Santa Lucía Pier, Ponte della Costituzione (https://goo.gl/maps/aSfbjT7yTKM2X8t8A), next to the KFC restaurant at Santa Lucia Station. The meeting time will be 15 minutes before departure.
- Riva degli Schiavioni Pier, in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, at Vidali Group Meeting Point "Caserma Cornoldi" (https://goo.gl/maps/yZTD4998xaE1rB9A7). The meeting time will be 15 minutes before departure. Although you'll depart from the Riva degli Schiavioni Pier, please note that you can end the trip at Santa Lucía or vice versa.
Important
If you start from Riva degli Schiavioni and you prefer to end in Santa Lucia, you'll have to pay an extra fee of 7.50EUR on the day of the tour. If you start in Santa Lucia and you want to finish in Riva degli Schiavioni, you won't have to pay extra fees.
Additional Information
As of April 18, 2025, all visitors to Venice will have to pay an access fee directly to the municipality of Venice, subject to various exclusions. To find out the different dates, payment methods, how to benefit from exclusion and all relevant information, we recommend visiting the following official website.
Know Before You Go
- Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended for the visit.
- The tour will be conducted in several languages.
- In case of rain, the tour will go ahead as planned. We recommend bringing appropriate clothing such as a waterproof jacket or raincoat.
- If you're on the 12 pm or 12:30 pm tour, free time in Murano will be 1.5 hours. If most of the group expresses a preference to stay longer for lunch, the stop could be extended to a maximum of 2.5 hours. The schedule will be decided at the start of the tour and announced on board.
- The tour's end time may vary slightly depending on the length of the Murano stop and possible water traffic. In the case of a longer stop, the tour will end at 7 pm at the San Marco Cornoldi meeting point, and at 7:30 pm at the station area meeting point. We therefore recommend not booking trains or flights too close to the tour's end time.
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