Project Description

A TOUR TO THE SPLENDID ISLANDS OF THE LAGOON

Murano, Burano, Torcello Islands Tour

Prezzo riservato Clienti Venice Dream House

The tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello, beautiful islands of the lagoon, is truly an opportunity not to be missed. They are undoubtedly the stones of the Venetian lagoon, shining for their glorious past, historical sites and colorful landscapes: the island of Murano glass, the island of fishermen of Burano and the “eternal” island of Torcello are ready to give you a memory that will live forever in your memories.

The Tour

Explore the three tiny and colorful islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano in a half ­day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. Watch a skilled glass blower create works of art in Murano, see evidence of Torcello’s glorious past and admire the picturesque fishermen’s houses in Burano.

The first stop of our tour will be the island of Murano, since far back in time famous for the art of glass blowing. Since the 13th century Murano has been the center of Venice’s notorious glassmaking industry with techniques handed down from one generation to another. Here, we will admire a master glass blower during his job.

Our next stop will be Burano, surely the most picturesque island of the Lagoon, thanks to its colorful and cheerful facades. According to a local legend, Burano got its rainbow appearance thanks to the fishermen that lived there, who used to paint their houses in bright and light colors so that they could find their way home while coming back from sea. The island is also known internationally for its rare artisan lace.

Last but not least we will reach the quiet and green island of Torcello and enjoy a peaceful walk. Here, we will visit the 7th century Cathedral of Santa Maria Dell’Assunta to see the spectacular Byzantine mosaics. Not many people know that Torcello is one of the first island of the lagoon to be populated. This magic island is also precious to the American poet Hemingway who visited it many times and here found inspiration to write his book “Across the River and into the Trees”.

Information

  • Validity: from November 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020 (not operational on December 25 and January 1)

  • Availability: every day
  • Departure: 11.00 am (only Murano and Burano) and 2.00 pm (complete tour Murano, Burano and Torcello)

  • Duration: 4.00 / 4.30 hours
  • Languages: Multilingual Tour (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian)
  • Price: € 19.00 per person (age 6-99), €9,50 per child (age 3-5), free under 3 years

Please Note

  • Comfortable shoes and clothes are advised
  • Please take some water with you particularly during hot days
  • Please note that this is a shared tour (not private boat and tour)
  • No refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain.
  • Please note that this is not a detailed guided tour, there will be a multilingual assistance and some explainations during the way will be provided in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian languages

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    Meeting Point

    Yellow Desk, near the Hotel Danieli in Riva degli Schiavoni.
    (Lat. 45.433742 – Long. 12.341535)
    Present yourself at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

    Itinerary

    • Leave Venice by motorboat (little explaination provided while passing by some points of interest)
    • Murano Island and glass factory
    • Burano Island
    • Torcello Island
    • Back to Venice