Murano, Burano & Torcello Boat Tour from Venice

Explore Venice's lagoon on a shared boat excursion with a multilingual guide, with time ashore among Burano's colorful houses and Torcello's quiet surroundings. The San Marco option includes self-guided island visits, while the Ferrovia option also includes live onboard commentary.

• Watch glass being shaped during a demonstration inside a Murano glass factory

Itinerary

1. For the Join-In Islands Tour from San Marco, depart at 10:45 from Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136, in front of piers 1–2–3 near Palazzo Cornoldi. From St. Mark’s Square, walk left along the waterfront and cross four bridges, approximately 7 minutes. For the Join-In Islands Tour from Ferrovia, depart at 10:15 from Ferrovia Compartimentale, in front of KFC just around the corner after crossing the Calatrava Bridge. Turn right from Ferrovia or left from Piazzale Roma.
2. Explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello in that order, with approximately 1 hour on Murano, 2 hours on Burano, and 1 hour on Torcello. The island excursion is listed as 6 hours 30 minutes for the San Marco option, with self-guided exploration, and 7 hours 45 minutes for the Ferrovia option; some attractions on the San Marco option may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
3. For the San Marco option, return to Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136, at approximately 17:30. For the Ferrovia option, return to Ferrovia Compartimentale at 18:00.

What's Included

• Boat transport to Murano, Burano, and Torcello
• Guide speaking English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian
• Entry to the glassmaking demonstration
• Live onboard commentary on the Ferrovia option

Important details

• Ages 0–3 travel free. Child tickets cover ages 4–10; ages 11+ use the adult rate.
• The Ferrovia option is not wheelchair-accessible. Child seats are not available on either option.
• Pets are allowed.
• Service may be refused without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Fog or adverse weather may disrupt or suspend the service. High visitor numbers may change the order of island visits.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Return to the boat promptly at each stop; it departs on schedule.