Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello
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Venice, Italy
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover three of the most beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon in just a few hours on a private tour aboard a typical Venetian motorboat. See where the world’s finest blown glass is made in Murano, visit the home of artisan lace makers and famous biscuits in Burano, and set foot on Venice’s oldest settlements in serene Torcello. Enjoy a customizable itinerary, hotel pickup, and the personalized attention of your private boat captain.
- Explore the Venetian Lagoon without getting lost
- Private tour with just your party and a guide/driver
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your preferences
- Includes hotel pickup for added convenience
What's Included
- Transport by private water taxi
- Private Tour with Local Guide
- Hotel Pickup
- Lunch
- Torcello Museum Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Local guide will meet you at the lobby of your Hotel Provide accomodation details
Itinerary
1
Isola Torcello
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Artistic Glassworks Colleoni
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Murano
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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This was a great way to see Murano and Burano. I didn't realize it included a guide with us for the whole time. She was very informative and helpful. When we just wanted to go to lunch on Burano she left us alone. It was nice to get away from Venice and see the lagoon and other islands. Also they picked up at 10 am sharp. We had a meeting time after lunch at 2 pm for the ride back so it was actually 4.5 hours and worth it!
It was relaxing in the boats and our guide was fantastic. She was informative and easy to understand and made the tour enjoyable.
Great private tour, took me to the backstreets of Burano away from all the crowds. Mr. Giovanni is easy to talk with and see the sites
We have been to Venice before but not the islands. Excellent experience. Loved the glass blowing factory. Guide was friendly, knowledgable, good advance communication. I would recommend
Federico was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable. Much better than any group tour and my children said their favorite activity on the trip
Well worthwhile to have a private guide to show us through the islands
Cleminite was a delightful guide with lots of information to share
Allow an extra hour to enjoy a good lunch
What an absolutely unforgettable experience! Our private Venetian motorboat excursion to Murano and Burano was one of the highlights of our trip.
From the moment we stepped aboard, the scenic ride through the Venetian Lagoon was breathtaking. Our guide was exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history and culture of Venice, making every moment engaging and memorable.
The glass-blowing demonstration in Murano was fascinating. Watching master artisans transform molten glass into beautiful works of art with such precision and skill was truly incredible.
Burano was simply magical. The vibrant, colorful homes lining the canals created the most picturesque setting, and every street felt like a postcard. We loved wandering through the charming island, taking in its beauty and unique character.
If you’re visiting Venice, I can’t recommend this private excursion enough. The personalized experience, stunning scenery, rich history, and unforgettable stops made for a perfect day. Five stars all around!
Private Boat experience with pickup from our hotel to glass factory in Murano and Lunch at Burano. Walking tour
We loved the private guide and boat for just our family. We all enjoyed the glassmaking demonstration along with the beautiful gallery of glass pieces. A fun afternoon for all. Highly recommended!
This was a fabulous trip to Murano and Burano, we had Gianluca as our guide and he was knowledgeable about both islands. We saw a glass maker create a turtle and watch the steps involved in glassmaking. Then we went to burano for a wonderful lunch at a small out of the way restaurant that was delicious! Wonderful afternoon on both islands highly recommend GianLuca!
Motor boat was clean and comfortable and our guide was lovely - knew a great deal about Venice, its buildings and history,
Selena is what made this tour exceptional. As a Venetian, she shared fascinating local history and insights that made every stop more meaningful. She was warm, organized, and engaging, and truly elevated the entire experience. We also had a delicious lunch in Burano at Trexento Pasta, which was one of the highlights of the day.
The only downside was the Murano glass showroom. It felt very sales-focused, and many of the pieces were extremely expensive. We later discovered on our own that not everything in the store was made in-house in Murano, and no one mentioned that during our visit. Aside from that, it was an excellent tour that we would definitely recommend, especially with Selena as your guide.
We had an amazing time with our guide visiting the island of Murano and Burano. Saw a glass making experience and then had a great lunch in burano. Rachel our guide was the best!
Definitely request Eleonora for your tour guide! She was amazing! My husband and I did a private tour with Eleonora. She met us at our hotel lobby and we departed in a private water taxi. She was sooooo informative about Venice as well as the surrounding islands. We learned so much and were so grateful for all of the information. Our private tour of a glass factory was captivating, despite being quite hot (heat wave in June). Burano was beautiful too. It was nice to have a private water taxi take us around for the tour. We highly recommend doing this tour, especially with Eleonora, as you will learn way more about Venice and the islands versus doing any other type of tour while in Venice!
Fantastic island hopping trip!
Our guide, Giulia, was so friendly and welcoming. She was constantly telling us about her home town.
Brava Giulia!
Giovanni was an amazing guide! I could not recommend him more. He was funny, engaging, and knowledgeable. My kids, who don't usually like tour guides, also loved him. There is always pressure from the glass making factory to buy something, but never any pressure from the guide. If you want to buy something, the quality is outstanding. If not, it is fine to decline.
Clementina was awesome! She was professional, funny, and knowledgeable. At every stop she relayed the history in detail making us feel connected to the wonderful sites in Venice. She knew the best places to get sweets, treats, and delicious wine! A MUST for anyone traveling through Venice without a lot of time.
This tour was a great way to see the lesser known side of Venice. It was great to have a private boat tour of some really cool locations. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The locations visited are based on how much time you spend in each location (the longer you spend in one, the less time or no time in others). The guide takes you to stores where he has friends, and there is an expectation that you purchase items from each location. We did this at some, but not all of them. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and would do it again! It was very convenient to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. The guide was very responsive and accommodating throughout the experience. If you purchase big ticket items, be sure to get the VAT refund at the airport BEFORE you leave Italy.
What a special trip! The boat was gorgeous, our driver Marco was fabulous and our guide, Giovanni was amazing. We loved everything about this tour. The glass blowers in Murano were creating one-of-a-kind pieces that were spectacular and it was fun and mesmerizing to watch them being created. Of course we had to take a piece home with us! Burano was adorable and colorful. Loved every minute of this tour!!
Rachele was an excellent host. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We very much enjoyed the private experience and the ability to tailor the experience to our liking.
Awesome tour with Selena. She was friendly and so knowledgeable about Venice. She catered the tour around the islands to meet our needs. By the end of the tour she was more like an old friend than a guide. Highly recommend this tour and try to get Selena if you can!
We had a great time!! I would definitely recommend this tour if you go to Venice. The glass blowing experience was the best.
If you decided to do this tour then ask for Geovanni he was very good and was very knowledgeable. We had the best time with him as our guide.
We had Gulia as our guide, she made the trip very interesting. Her knowledge and personality was very good. Would recommend her to be your guide.
As it is a private tour, you can set the agenda and pace within the tour’s time limits, of course. It is helpful to know in advance how you would like to spend your time, whether visiting the church, watching a glass demonstration, shopping, or eating, as time passes very quickly. Please note there is no reminder about dress requirements when visiting churches, so it is best to come prepared. Remember to cover your knees and shoulders if you wish to visit religious sites.
Marvelous island trip. Make sure to go to Torcello and it’s a good place to eat lunch at a nice restaurant away from the crowds of Burano. Our guide Clementina was 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! The glass blowing tour is ok but ends with a hard sell of expensive handmade glass products.
Fantastic experience. Well worth it. The guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. The boat ride was loads of fun.
A great trip with private boat and guide. Torcello is very green and cosy, Burano is so colorful and less busy than the main parts of Venice. Murano with it’s beautiful glass factories is also well worth visiting. The guide picked us up at the hotel and took us to the boat (witch was too big to enter the canals). We had a very good experience. Highly recommended!
Remarkedly romantic and informative tour. Got to see several islands via private water taxi. Private viewing of Murano glass blowing by a Master was a real treat. We got to see multiple techniques. The museum was stunning, and of course we had to go home with some wine glasses. Burano was a site to behold. A colorful panorama of homes, quaint shops, and restaurants. The scent of “Frito Misto” permeated the air. Our guide Gulia is an absolute delight. She is Venetian and is full of enchanting stores and passion for her homeland. We shared Prosecco and Venetian Spritz’s (made with Select instead of Aperol) and Chicchettis. Gratzie Millie Gulia!
Private tour. Just my wife and I. Overall a good experience. Giulia was a local and very experienced in sharing culture and history. We loved her recommendations for food and where to spend our free time on Burano. Our Private water taxi driver was helpful in providing a timely and comfortable experience. Murano glass blowing was interesting to see, but felt pressure to purchase glass after the demonstration. Guess because we were in a private tour…. Burano was a beautiful island providing alot of food options and pictures.
We had a great time learning about the history of the islands, and of greater Venice. We had the great pleasure of spending the day with a Venetian, of which there aren’t many left, so hearing about their culture first hand was a real treat.
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