Murano and Burano Tour: Half-day Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour from VeniceCity, Historical and Theme Tours
Bucintoro Viaggi
Murano and Burano Tour: Half-day Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour from Venice City, Historical and Theme Tours
- Venice, Italy
- €35.00 / person
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About this experience
DURATION: 4.5 hoursSTARTING TIME: 9.30 am, 10.30 am,11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm & 2.30 pm (Please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: San Marco Giardinetti c/o Alilaguna ticket counter (arrive strictly 15 minutes prior to departure) or Railway Station c/o Alilaguna ticket office at Platform #2 (arrive strictly 30 minutes prior to departure).
LANGUAGES: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
OPENING SEASONS: All year round
WHO CAN COME: This Murano and Burano tour is suitable for all (Children 0-5 years old are free of charge)
Overview
Enjoy a half-day Murano and Burano tour in the Venetian Lagoon by speedboat. Follow your expert guide and watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory. Visit historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire beautiful handmade lace on Burano.
◾ Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Murano Burano & Torcello from Venice
◾ Tour the three most well-known islands in the Venetian Lagoon by motorboat
◾ See glassblowers at work at a factory on Murano and admire the colorful houses on Burano
About this experience
DURATION: 4.5 hoursSTARTING TIME: 9.30 am, 10.30 am,11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.00 pm & 2.30 pm (Please tell us your preferred starting time during the booking)
MEETING POINT: San Marco Giardinetti c/o Alilaguna ticket counter (arrive strictly 15 minutes prior to departure) or Railway Station c/o Alilaguna ticket office at Platform #2 (arrive strictly 30 minutes prior to departure).
LANGUAGES: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
OPENING SEASONS: All year round
WHO CAN COME: This Murano and Burano tour is suitable for all (Children 0-5 years old are free of charge)
Description - What to expect
Climb your motorboat and set off across the Venetian Lagoon to visit the famous Murano and Burano Islands. First, stop at the island of Murano, several small isles dissected by a wide canal. Follow your guide around the island of Murano and learn about Murano’s prosperity in the 1400s and 1500s, when it was the center of glassmaking in Europe. Visit the highlight of your tour, a glass factory, to watch a glassblower creating beautiful pieces of glassware, a Murano tradition that dates back to 1291.Next, visit Burano, the island known for its lace production, going back to the 16th century. Visit local shops and a museum to admire high-end lace on display and admire the island’s brightly-colored fishermen’s houses.
Finally, head to your third part of your tour, the island of Torcello, established between the 5th and 6th centuries, to see its elegant palaces and churches. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in the 7th century, and the excavated remains of the baptistery in the Church of Santa Fosca. Your Murano and Burano tour ends with the return boat ride to Venice.
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation is available for this Murano and Burano tour up to 24 hours before the start of the experienceWhat's included, what's not
✔ Your professional guide✔ Half-day boat tour
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Food and drinks
Health and safety
✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measuresDescription - What to expect
Climb your motorboat and set off across the Venetian Lagoon to visit the famous Murano and Burano Islands. First, stop at the island of Murano, several small isles dissected by a wide canal. Follow your guide around the island of Murano and learn about Murano’s prosperity in the 1400s and 1500s, when it was the center of glassmaking in Europe. Visit the highlight of your tour, a glass factory, to watch a glassblower creating beautiful pieces of glassware, a Murano tradition that dates back to 1291.Next, visit Burano, the island known for its lace production, going back to the 16th century. Visit local shops and a museum to admire high-end lace on display and admire the island’s brightly-colored fishermen’s houses.
Finally, head to your third part of your tour, the island of Torcello, established between the 5th and 6th centuries, to see its elegant palaces and churches. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in the 7th century, and the excavated remains of the baptistery in the Church of Santa Fosca. Your Murano and Burano tour ends with the return boat ride to Venice.