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Burano & Torcello Islands

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Burano & Torcello Islands, Venice

In a nutshell

A boat trip to the colourful fishing island of Burano, famous for lace, and the quiet island of Torcello.

Rating & popularity

#8 of 8

in our Venice guide

Visit duration

4 h 30 min

Usually no booking needed

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A boat trip to the colourful fishing island of Burano, famous for lace, and the quiet island of Torcello.

Know before you go

Go in the morning, and bring a camera. Lace shops range in authenticity.

What to book

A boat tour with stops on the islands.

What to check before you pay

  • Check the departure pier, not just the city.
  • Look at whether a commentary is live or recorded.
  • For dinner cruises, check the menu and drinks before you pay.

Burano & Torcello Islands tours & tickets

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Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Tour with Optional Torcello Stop (opens in a new tab)

137 6 h

Departure from San Marco - Cornoldi. We take you across the lagoon with a sightseeing boat, listen your multilingual guide on board and visit the three most important Islands of the Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. • See Murano Island famous for its glass making since the 10th century • Visit Burano the island of colorful houses and the traditional Burano lace • Get by boat to the historical Torcello island, the "mother of Venice

from$34.24

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour (opens in a new tab)

8,208 4 h 30 min

Explore three famous islands in the Venice Lagoon--Murano, Torcello and Burano--on a half-day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. You'll stop at a blown glass factory on Murano, visit Venice's first cathedral on the peaceful island of Torcello, and taking lots of pictures of Burano's coloured houses. This morning or afternoon tour is an excellent introduction to the magical islands surrounding the city of Venice and its enclosed bay in the Adriatic Sea. Deaprtures every day from San Marco Giardinetti or Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (departure time in Santa Lucia Railway Station is set 30 minutes before the indicated departure time from San Marco Giardinetti).

from$28.53

Afternoon Lagoon Tour Murano, Burano, and Torcello (opens in a new tab)

177 4 h 30 min

Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat. Our local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the Venetian Lagoon. Watch master glassblowers at work at a glass factory in Murano. Learn the history of the oldest inhabited island of Torcello. See lace shops in Burano and photograph the most colorful island of Venice. Get explanations about the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way. Starting from 1/02/2026, tickets for the Burano Lace Museum and the Torcello Museum can be purchased on board.

from$34.24

Full-Day Venice Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello (opens in a new tab)

371 6 h

Meet your tour guide in the public square of Venice to begin your 6-hour tour in the Venetian Islands. Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat. Your local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the Venetian Lagoon. Watch master glassblowers at work at a glass factory in Murano. Learn the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice. See lace shops in Burano and photograph the most colorful island of Venice. Get explanations about the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way. Starting from 1/02/2026, tickets for the Burano Lace Museum and the Torcello Museum can be purchased on board. Free time to visit Murano - 1.5 hours. (If most customers indicate a preference for staying longer on Murano for lunch, the stop may be up to 2.5 hours) Free time to visit Burano - 1 hour Free time to visit Torcello - 45 minutes

from$34.24

Boat excursion to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello (opens in a new tab)

83 7 h

Set sail from Venice for a day tour of the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Depending on the option chosen, the departure can be from San Marco - Pontile Cornoldi or from the Venice train station, near the KFC. Our first stop is Murano : here you will visit a local furnace and witness the work of a master glassmaker up close during a live demonstration. Overall, you will have about an hour of free time on the island. You will then continue to Burano : here you will have about two hours of free time where you can choose a good place to have lunch or taste typical Venetian aperitifs. From Burano you will finally move to Torcello: here you will have about an hour to explore the island on your own, with the possibility to visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (entrance fee not included). Planned return to San Marco & Ferrovia in the late afternoon.

from$34.24

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