Boat Trip from Venice to Murano, Burano & Torcello
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Activity
Motorboat
Languages
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Minimum age
No age restrictions
Meeting places
Venice - Train Station Santa Lucia
At the pier in front of the KFC restaurant (Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy)
St. Mark's Square - San Marco
In front of the piers 1A/2A - 2A/2B - 3A/3B towards the Arsenale, Riva degli Schiavoni 4136
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
No trip to Venice is complete without a visit to some of its most famous islands. Our boat trip to Murano, Burano and Torcello will allow you to discover these little gems ensuring you a relaxing day while island-hopping.
We depart from our pier in Riva degli Schiavoni, 10 minutes on foot from San Marco, or from Calatrava Bridge. If you arrive in Venice by train, you can use our boat transfer service from the main station. Our first stop will be Murano, known worldwide for its colourful glass. The history of glassmaking dates back to 1291, when the glassmakers of Venice were ordered to relocate to Murano to avoid starting fires in the city. Today, Murano is one of the most prominent centres of glassmaking in the world, and during our 1-hour visit to this island, you will have the chance to enter a foundry and see a skilled craftsman at work.
We will then continue to Burano, a fishermen's village that became famous for its colourful little houses and for its ancient needle-lace making technique. On the boat, our guide will explain the history of Burano, and then you can explore it on your own during our 2-hour stop.
Finally, we will move to Torcello, the first centre of civilization in the area and once the most important and populated island in the Venetian Lagoon. We will stop here for 1 hour so that you can admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which is the oldest building in the Venetian Lagoon, and its impressive Byzantine mosaics from the 11th and 12th centuries. At the end of the visit to Torcello, we will return to Venice.
Highlights
- Murano glassmaking demonstration
- Two-hour stop on the colourful island of Burano
- One hour to see Torcello and its Byzantine mosaics
- Explanations by our multilingual guide while on the boat
Departure & Return
You can choose whether to depart from Riva degli Schiavoni, from pier 2B, or from Calatrava Bridge.
The meeting point changes according to the departure time you selected:
- 10.15am from Calatrava Bridge, Train Station. Return at 6pm.
- 10.45am from Riva degli Schiavoni, piers 1 - 2 - 3, San Marco. Return at 5:30pm.
The return will be at the point from which you departed. Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure.Characteristics of the Boat
- Number of passengers: from 100 to 300 depending on the boat
- Sun-protected area
- Restrooms
- Not accessible to strollers
- Not accessible to wheelchairs
- Pets are allowed
Included Services
- Entrance to a glass factory for a demonstration of Murano glassmaking
- Multilingual guide (IT, EN, DE, ES, FR)
Not Included
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello (€6 adults, €4 children aged 6-12, free for kids up to 5 years)
Good to know
- On days with large influxes, the order of visits to the islands of Murano and Torcello could be reversed
Because it allows you to see three islands of the lagoon in a single day.
Translated from Italian
Nicola · FamilyUnited Kingdom · March 2024
Great longer stop off in Burnao, longer than the other trips I had found and definitely worthy of spending 2 hours. Would have stayed longer if we could. Your was prompt and well organised
The total duration of the trip depends on your departure point. It is approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes if you depart from Riva degli Schiavoni (San Marco) and 7 hours and 45 minutes if you depart from the Calatrava Bridge (train station).
Where does the boat trip start?
You can choose to depart from two locations: Riva degli Schiavoni (piers 1-2-3, near San Marco) or from the Calatrava Bridge (near the train station). The return is to the same point you departed from.
How much time do we spend on each island?
The trip includes a 1-hour stop in Murano, a 2-hour stop in Burano, and a 1-hour stop in Torcello.
What is included in the price?
The price includes a multilingual guide on the boat and entrance to a glass factory in Murano for a glassmaking demonstration. The entrance to the Cathedral in Torcello is not included.
Is there a guide on board?
Yes, there is a multilingual guide on the boat who will provide explanations during the trip. The available languages are Italian, English, German, Spanish, and French.
Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
No, the boat is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
Are there restrooms on the boat?
Yes, there are restrooms on board the boat.
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