The 10 Best Torcello Tours from Venice

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon with multilingual onboard commentary and stops on Murano, Torcello, and Burano. In Murano, watch glass being blown at a factory; on the other islands, explore independently, from Torcello’s quiet paths to Burano’s painted houses and lace shops. Plan on about 45 minutes per island, with little time for a sit-down meal.

“The trip was around 4.5 hours. You have time on each island to do a little walk. You can find restaurants, shops and places to visit.”

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2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours crossing the Venetian lagoon by panoramic boat, with stops on Murano, Burano and Torcello. A multilingual host shares information aboard, and a Murano glass master demonstrates glassblowing. You explore the islands on your own, so plan your time around the strict departure schedule.

“It was worth going to see the three islands. The guide seemed a bit disinterested at times but I guess she did her job while on the boat. One critique, could do with a slightly bit more time on murano & burano.”

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

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

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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4.Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,563 reviews · from $40

Take a full-day boat trip from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Watch a glass artisan at work, then explore Burano’s bright streets and Torcello’s historic center at your own pace. A multilingual guide shares information during the crossings, while free time lets you shop, eat, or visit the basilica.

“It’s well planned and you get enough time on all islands but you only have the guide on board and in 5 languages so it completely lacks any personal touches.”

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5.Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,119 reviews · from $34

Cruise from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello on a 4.5- to 6-hour boat trip. Watch a Murano glassblowing demonstration, hear live commentary in English, Italian, Spanish or French, then explore each island on your own. The longer option allows more time ashore. Guides have included Olga, Charlotte and Leo, though assignments can vary.

“Fabulous tour and Burano is fantastic all those colours it did not disappoint. We also really liked Torcello, it was quiet but lovely to escape the crowds.”

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6.Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Lagoon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 532 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Venice’s lagoon islands by boat, with a guided glassblowing demonstration in Murano, free time in Burano, and Torcello if you select that option. Expect local craft traditions and island history, but confirm which stops your booking includes and allow for changes to boat and stop times.

“I have to congratulate Viator on another great trip this time took us to Murano for the glass, Torcello for the first settlement and Burano for the colours. If we ever come back to Venice one day we will use Viator. All the instructions for meeting points were perfect. Thank you.”

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7.Day Trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Sail from Punta Sabbioni to Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a seven-hour boat trip with a multilingual guide onboard. You get about an hour on Murano, two hours on Burano, and an hour on Torcello, plus a glassmaking demonstration at a Murano factory. The boat also stops in Venice to pick up passengers.

“Boat was 15 minutes late It took us too much time stopping in Venice so we had bearly an hour in Murano, not enaugh to visit city and have a drink. Burano was beautiful and Torcello as well. But in our opinion it is a lack of at least 2h to really enjoy and be realexed on each island.”

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8.Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $241

Take a private, roughly four-hour motorboat excursion from your hotel to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a local guide and boat driver. See a Murano glass master at work, visit the island’s seventh-century church, and stroll Burano’s colorful lanes, with time for Bussola biscuits. Guides such as Eleonora, Selena, Julia, and Simona have led the tour, though assignments vary.

“The guide was excellent. She really knew the history of the islands and the culture of the people. The boat was beautiful and the driver was outstanding. We would have preferred to spend more time casually walking through Murano. Although Burano is beautiful and a must see, it’s very crowded and the experience wasn’t as pleasant as Murano.”

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9.Full-Day Venice Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 332 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello in about six hours. Expect a glassblowing demonstration, time among Burano’s colorful houses, a visit to a lace shop and a walk to Torcello’s Devil’s Bridge and cathedral. English is offered, but the schedule and guide commentary can vary.

“I think the tour went well and was as stated, but if I could choose I wouldn't do it again. They took us to Murano for 3 hours. This island was boring in my opinion. ALL the shops sell only glass items, so if you're not into browsing glass and buying something your stuck for 3 hours. There were no places to sit and only a couple restaurants. No cafe to sit at, no gelato that I could find. The island of Burano was much more interesting but you only got 45 minutes there. They had tons of various shops and photo ops but there was not enough time to…”

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10.Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 248 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Take a panoramic motorboat across the Venetian Lagoon, with an onboard guide sharing island history. In Murano, watch a glassmaker at work in a furnace; in Burano, explore its colorful lanes and lace shops. Torcello is included only with the selected option, so check your booking carefully. Guides vary by departure, and past tours have been led by Ilaria, Gaia and Sabrina.

“The tour time in the islands is very short. We spent 55 mnts in Murano including the 30 minutes glass demo, then only one hour in Burano that needs a lot more time cause Burano is stunning.”

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