See Murano and Burano by boat, then explore at your own pace

Check the current price on GetYourGuideThe listing says 4 hours 30 minutes; a supplier response mentions 4 hours 30 minutes or 5 hours without saying which option has which duration.Final booking with external provider

Optional Torcello

Half-day trip from Venice

See Murano and Burano by boat, then explore at your own pace

2 · 5 Onboard commentary is offered in five languages.

Check the current price on GetYourGuide Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure.

Take a boat from Venice to Murano and Burano, visit a glass factory and explore the islands independently. Add Torcello if you prefer another stop over longer stays on each island.

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⚡ Choose two islands or add Torcello before booking. · The price depends on the option and departure. Optional admission to Torcello Cathedral costs extra.

You can reserve without paying immediately. Exchange your voucher and arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bad weather or exceptional tides may change or cancel the trip; check the applicable conditions on GetYourGuide.

✔ Return boat transport across the lagoon.

✔ A glassblowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory.

✔ Free time on the islands; no guided walking tour.

✔ Choose two islands or add Torcello before booking.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

Seeing several lagoon islands in one trip
Combining boat transport with free time
Watching a glassblowing demonstration

How long does it take?

The listing says 4 hours 30 minutes; a supplier response mentions 4 hours 30 minutes or 5 hours without saying which option has which duration.

What's included?

Return boat transport
Onboard commentary in German, Italian, French, English and Spanish
Free time on the islands visited
Murano glass factory visit with a demonstration
Telephone assistance before and during the trip

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if seeing several islands without planning separate boats is your priority. If you want slow visits or a walking guide, consider whether this format fits.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Choose between two and three islands first: the extra stop reduces the planned time on each. Check your departure’s language, boarding point and itinerary on GetYourGuide.

Several islands in one tripThe boat connects Murano and Burano; the other option adds Torcello.

Murano glassmakingThe stop includes a glass factory visit and a glassblowing demonstration.

Explore independentlyYou have free time during the stops. The guide accompanies the group only to the factory entrance.

Choose your paceThe two-island option allows about 90 minutes per island; the three-island option allows about 50 minutes per island.

📖 What happens on the trip

Depending on the option and language booked, you depart from the St Mark’s Square area or Venice railway station. Exact boarding instructions arrive after booking.

The Murano and Burano option allows approximately an hour and a half on each island. Add Torcello and the planned stops are about 50 minutes per island.

The listing states 4 hours 30 minutes, but a supplier response mentions 4 hours 30 minutes or 5 hours without assigning either duration to an option. Do not assume a fixed island order; check your departure’s itinerary.

Murano Burano Optional Torcello Free time

What the reviews suggest

A way to see several islands in a few hours if you enjoy exploring each stop independently.

GetYourGuide’s review summary highlights the transport, islands and glassblowing demonstration. It also reports that some travellers wanted more time, particularly on Burano.

2The standard option visits two islands: Murano and Burano.

3The Torcello option visits three islands.

5Onboard commentary is offered in five languages.

24 hFree cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure.

🗣️ What the reviews suggest

Platform review summary

Transport, the islands visited and the glassblowing demonstration are appreciated; some travellers would prefer longer stops.

Individual comment on the audio

One person said the commentary was hard to hear over the speakers. This is an isolated account, not evidence of a recurring issue.

Individual comment on availability

Another person said the two-island option was unavailable on their visit date. Check the options offered for your date on GetYourGuide.

Onboard commentary, independent island visits

Onboard commentary is offered in German, Italian, French, English and Spanish. Select the language of your departure when booking.

Telephone assistance is included before and during the trip. The guide accompanies the group to the Murano factory entrance but does not lead walking tours of the islands.

Time to explore depends on the option booked. Independent stops

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OperatorBucintoro Viaggi.
OptionsMurano and Burano, or Murano, Burano and Torcello.
DurationThe listing says 4 hours 30 minutes; the operator also mentions 5 hours without specifying the option.
BoardingSt Mark’s Square area or Venice railway station, depending on your booking; exact address follows booking.
CancellationFree with a full refund until 24 hours beforehand.
Not includedFood, drinks, tips and optional admission to Torcello Cathedral.

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The price depends on the option and departure. Optional admission to Torcello Cathedral costs extra.

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Does this trip suit you?

It suits travellers who want to see several islands in a few hours without arranging separate boat transfers. You decide how to spend the free time at each stop.

If you want to explore each island slowly, especially Burano, the stops may feel short. Adding Torcello spreads the time across three islands.

Travellers wanting Murano and Burano in one outing. Travellers happy to explore independently. Travellers interested in a Murano glassblowing demonstration. Travellers willing to trade longer stops for Torcello.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

How long do you spend on each island?

The Murano and Burano option plans about 90 minutes per island; the Torcello option plans about 50 minutes per island. Check your departure’s programme on GetYourGuide.

Is there a guided walking tour of the islands?

No. There is onboard commentary, and the guide accompanies the group to the glass factory entrance. You explore the islands independently.

Where does the boat depart?

It departs from the St Mark’s Square area or Venice railway station, depending on the option and language. Exact instructions arrive after booking. Exchange your voucher and arrive at least 15 minutes early.

What happens in bad weather?

Bad weather or exceptional tides may change or cancel the trip. The listing says another date or a full refund will be offered.

Cruise the waters around Venice as evening falls, with live saxophone, one drink of your choice and a selection of cicchetti. This is a 90-minute cruise, not a dinner cruise.

The cruise lasts 90 minutes; its internal trip category does not mean it is a full-day outing.

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Choose your pace

More time on two islands or shorter stops on three

Murano and Burano give you more free time on each island. Torcello adds another stop and reduces the planned time per island.

Before booking, confirm your option, language, departure, price and boarding instructions on GetYourGuide.

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