Murano Island is celebrated for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Ferries bring numerous curious visitors to the Museo del Vetro, which showcases the history of glassmaking, and to shop for local handmade souvenirs. The Church of Santa Maria and San Donato, built in the Romanesque style, has a colorful mosaic floor and is reputed to hold the bones of a slain dragon.
Burano lies within the Venetian Lagoon, and like its southern neighbor Venice, seven kilometers away, it is a community of small islands interconnected by bridges. Situated near Torcello in the northern part of the lagoon, Burano is known for its exquisite glass and lacework.
Torcello, located in the Venetian Lagoon, is an island full of history and charm. Founded in the 5th century, it was one of the first settlements in the region and today offers an atmosphere of serenity and contemplation. While exploring Torcello, you can visit the magnificent Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, famous for its stunning Byzantine mosaics, and the enigmatic Throne of Attila, surrounded by legends. The island also enchants with its untouched nature and tranquil canals, such as the charming Devil's Bridge. A stroll through Torcello is a journey into the past, in a picturesque setting that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of Venice.
The colors, the glass, the silence of Torcello — I wasn't ready for any of it. Our guide made every island feel like a discovery. The ebook is one of the most beautiful travel keepsakes I've ever received. Absolutely magical day!
Each one completely different and equally stunning. Watching the glassblowers in Murano was mesmerizing, Burano's colors are unreal and Torcello felt like a secret. Our guide was wonderful throughout. The ebook tied it all together perfectly!
I had the most amazing day exploring Murano, Burano, and Torcello! Each island has its own charm – the colorful houses of Burano, the glass-making in Murano, and the peaceful vibe of Torcello were unforgettable. The tour was well organized, and the guide shared fascinating stories along the way. I felt like I truly experienced the magic of the Venetian islands. Highly recommend!
Being able to visit all three islands on one tour was nice. The only drawback - there was not enough time in Murano and Burano. In Murano, a glass blower demonstration was included with the tour. After the demo, the group was ushered into a store to browse and make purchases. We were very rushed and could not fully appreciate our time on the islands. Burano is beautiful with many cafes and restaurants which we did not have time to enjoy.
This is no tour. No time to explore at all but a mad rush via public transport from one to the next isalnd. As beautiful as the Murano glass is, it is. Highly organised selling pitch. Burano they srop you off with again no time to explore. It would be better to buy a ticket on the water taxi and do this in your own time and own way. On top of everything the young men managing the taxi is rude and disrespectful. I overheard them commenting on customers and laughing. They way they do it is so obvious you dont even need to understand Italian. Long day running from noat to boat with no real reward of having seen or experiences anything. Also the boat leaves whenever it wants, wheter its the time they gave you or not so make sure you are not left behing. Dont waste your money on this tour.
Two beautiful islands with very distinct vibe. We had a private schedule for our bigger group, which made the timing of the factory visit, lunch and free time perfect. Very nice guide Hector took good care of us!
this was an okay excursion. the times at each island were short. the island of torcello, as they told us, was known for its restaurants however we weren’t given enough time to sit and eat at one. the only guide giving us info was the person on the boat and it was over a muffled loudspeaker so we couldn’t really hear. also the meeting point directions were rather confusing. the day before we were sent a whatsapp instruction, that was different from the one in app. but the change in time zone change and being on vacation led me to forget about it and use the one from the app which took us to the wrong point and we were about 1 minute from missing the boat. all in all, it was nice. the islands were beautiful and unique and if you’re just looking to see the islands quickly, this trip works and it’s good for the price.
The tour from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello was absolutely amazing. Each island has its own charm, from the glass-making artisans of Murano to the colorful streets of Burano, and the peaceful, historic atmosphere of Torcello. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the whole trip enjoyable and informative. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the Venetian islands!
This tour from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello was absolutely fantastic! It was an incredible way to see the iconic islands of the Venetian Lagoon in just one day. This tour is so much interesting and full of history, culture, and craftsmanship of each island. Murano was a highlight, where we got to watch a glassblowing demonstration — truly a remarkable experience! Burano, with its colorful houses and lace-making traditions, was straight out of a postcard. Then, Torcello, a peaceful and historical island, offered a lovely break with its ancient churches and quiet atmosphere. The boat ride between islands was scenic and relaxing. This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Venice!
Average. Basically, this was a boat ride to 3 islands. You can simply purchase the tickets for yourself from any of the water taxi stops and save yourself some money. We got left behind at the last stop because we were literally 1 minute late - departure time was 2:35 pm and we arrived at the dock watching them sail off despite the fact that they took a headcount of passengers at every other stop and knew good and well how many people were supposed to be on deck. I get the importance of timeliness; however, putting that aside, there was nothing special about their service or this experience and wouldn’t recommend it.
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