Venetian Lagoon (Laguna Veneta) Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience the Venetian Lagoon. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano, and Torcello by Vintage Wooden Boat

• Venice Sunset Cruise by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco 

• Luxury Tour of Murano and Burano by Private Boat and Guide 

• Exclusive Boat Tour: Murano, Burano, and Torcello with Real Local Guide

• Private Boat Tour in the Venice Lagoon 

The “minor islands” of the Venetian Lagoon, including Murano, Burano, and Torcello, are exempt from the daytripper’s €5 Venice Access Fee. But you can’t reach the islands without a boat. Pay from €25 per person for a half-day cruise from Venice, or from €9.50 for a single-way vaporetto ticket.

Yes. Venice and its lagoon are intertwined, so if you want to discover the city’s soul, you should explore the wider lagoon, too. Its islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello are known for their glassmaking and lace-making heritage, and here you can see these historic Venetian traditions in action.

Yes, use the vaporetto (water bus). Buy a 24-hour vaporetto ticket from the online AVM site or in person from a major vaporetto stop, such as San Marco. Take Line 13 for the garden island of Sant’Erasmo, and Line 12 for Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Or, take a private boat.

It depends on their age. The Venetian Lagoon can be tiring for families with younger kids. Busy vaporetti and cruises aren’t stroller-friendly, and the islands have cobblestone streets, steps, and bridges to navigate with few playgrounds. For older kids, though, the Venetian Lagoon is an adventure they won’t forget.

You'll likely want to see Murano, Burano, and Torcello, but there are other gems with fewer crowds. Visit Sant’Erasmo for bike rides and local produce, and Chioggia for seafood restaurants and a quieter vibe. Giudecca is officially part of Dorsoduro, but it’s an island, with knockout waterfront views of Venice.