4 Half-Day Tours in Venice, Compared

1.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Travel by shared motorboat from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello on a half-day trip with an English-speaking tour leader. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see Burano’s painted houses and lace shops, and visit Torcello’s historic sights. Each island stop is brief, so expect a sampler rather than a leisurely island visit.

“It was very good chose. We traveled on the boat between the islands and excursion leader described rhe landmarks in english, french, italien. We also made stops at different interesting islands and had 50 of free time on each island, so we could have a walk there or eat. On one of the islands we saw interesting show: the craftsman showd us how things are created from glass.”

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2.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21Best value

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by Gran Turismo speedboat, watch a live glassblowing demonstration in Murano, then explore Burano’s colorful lanes and lace shops. Expect about an hour on each island, with multilingual commentary in English, Italian, Spanish, or French. Past departures have included guides such as Olga, Justyna, and Nicole; your guide may differ.

“Loved this trip - just the right amount of time at each place. the glass blowing was amazing - what a skill.”

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3.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See a glassblowing demonstration and a lace-making demonstration, then spend free time on Burano. Guides have included Flavia, Claudia, Silvia, and Francesca, though your guide may differ. The tour costs $34 per person, with options lasting 3 to 9.5 hours.

“I would do the full day tour next time to give more time to explore but I loved time spent on both Murano and Burano”

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4.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 204 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Leave the Veneto beach coast for a five-hour boat trip to Murano and Burano. A multilingual guide shares information as you cross the lagoon; on Murano, you can watch a glassblowing demonstration or explore independently, then spend about 30 minutes among Burano’s colorful houses and lace shops.

“Perfect day out, great guide, very helpful enjoyed every minute,”

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