Venice Islands Private Boat Tour: Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello

Embark on a private boat tour of the Venice Islands and explore the enchanting beauty of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Witness a glassmaker at work, admire the colorful houses of Burano, and discover the origins of Venice on Torcello.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Isola Torcello - You will visit Torcello one of the first settlements in the Venice lagoon dating back to Roman times. You will observe the fantastic architecture of the two churches and be enraptured by the beauty of the nature that surrounds the island.
  • Burano - Discover the fishermen’s island of the lagoon. You will be fascinated and surprised by the beauty and uniqueness of the colorful houses on the island. You will be able to witness the ancient art of making “tombolo” lace, an intangible heritage of humanity. You will be able to get lost and discover the life of the island between calli and campielli.
  • Murano - Discover the ancient tradition of the island of Murano where the world-famous glass of Venice has been produced for centuries. We will visit a furnace and you will be able to witness and surprise yourself by watching a master glassmaker at work.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharges
Additional Information

Settling comfortably on our boat, you’ll have the chance to marvel at the alluring hues, enchanting atmosphere, natural scenery, and serenity of the Venice lagoon. It will feel like the vacation you’ve been dreaming of. We’ll explore its main islands, including Murano, Burano, and Torcello. On Murano, the celebrated ‘island of glass,’ we’ll watch an expert glassmaker craft his piece. Prepare to be mesmerized by the vibrant beauty of Burano, a fishermen’s island renowned worldwide for its lace production, or ‘Tombolo,’ a recognized intangible cultural heritage, and its locally famous sweet treats known as Bussolai. Lastly, we’ll journey to the historic island of Torcello – one of the earliest inhabited islands in the Venice lagoon hailing from the Romanesque period. Here, you’ll get a sense of Venice’s origin as you bask in the island’s splendor.

Location
Fondamenta Gasparo Contarini
Outside the Heureka hotel, I will be there waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sara_j
Jul 3, 2024
Perfect day visiting the outer islands of Venice - An amazing day with Pierangelo - the perfect host! We so enjoyed seeing the beautiful islands and learning about the history of Venice. Pierangelo tailored the day to our family, letting us really enjoy being on his charming boat and experiencing the essence of Venice life. Highly recommend getting out of the busy streets of the city and taking in the beauty of the outer islands with Pierangelo!!
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Giuliatri
Jun 14, 2024
AMAZING Tour to explore the Venetian Lagoon! - It has been great to experience the Venetian lagoon with Pierangelo. My Dutch friends and I had an amazing opportunity to explore and know more about the city and the lagoon thanks to the curious information Pierangelo shared with us during the tour. Grazie Pierangelo!
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Daniel_l
Jun 10, 2024
Pierangelo is the man! - If I could give this tour more stars I would. Pierangelo was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. He picked us up in his boat that was made very comfortable for us and very clean. He takes you all around to the important islands like Murano where you will see a fascinating glass blowing demonstration. If you are looking to see more islands around Venice and want to do it through a private tour Pierangelo and this particular tour is the way to go. I promise it is worth every penny.
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Rose_b
Apr 9, 2024
Wonderful way to experience the islands of Venice - This is a very nice way to experience 3 major islands in Venice. Your small group will visit Murano to see a glass blowing presentation, Torcello where the Romans lived and Burano where beautiful lace items are made by hand. The colorful houses can be seen through the lagoon. The guide Pierangelo was the most accommodating guide we have had throughout our time in Italy. He is responsive to your questions before the excursion and will go out of his way to make sure you throughly enjoy your experience. His boat is a great way to tour the islands. I highly recommend his tour.
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Mrncrrllo
Jan 15, 2024
An unmissable and authentic experience! - The best way to get to know Venice and the nearby islands is by boat with a local guide like Pierangelo, who not only explained the tourist things to us, but also shared his experiences with us and guided us to better understand this wonderful and interesting city. The tour was very pleasant, he was always attentive to our enjoyment and it was a very personalized experience. It was one of my favorite visits during the trip to Europe with my family.
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