Explore three famous islands in the Venice Lagoon--Murano, Torcello and Burano--on a half-day sightseeing excursion by motorboat. You'll stop at a blown glass factory on Murano, visit Venice's first cathedral on the peaceful island of Torcello, and taking lots of pictures of Burano's coloured houses. This morning or afternoon tour is an excellent introduction to the magical islands surrounding the city of Venice and its enclosed bay in the Adriatic Sea.
Deaprtures every day from San Marco Giardinetti or Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station (departure time in Santa Lucia Railway Station is set 30 minutes before the indicated departure time from San Marco Giardinetti).
Venice, Italy
Navigate through the Venetian Lagoon to reach the islands and enjoy the view!
Murano, Italy
The island of Murano is the first stop of this excursion: you will have a chance to enter a glass factory and see the masters working the glass as they have been doing for centuries and then visit the center of the island.
Burano, Italy
Second stop of this half day excursion is Burano, famous for the colorful fishermen's houses and for the traditional handmade laces.
, , Torcello, Italy
Torcello is the third and last stop of this tour. The island is the first to be inhabited in the Venetian lagoon and still shows the traces of its origins.
Campo Di Santa Fosca, Campo di Santa Fosca, Adiacente alla Strada Nova, Venice, Italy
The church of Santa Fosca stands in the main square of Torcello and is a fine example of venetian-byzantine style.
Via Torcello 29, Isola di Torcello, Torcello, Italy
In the middle of Torcello stands the ancient Attila's throne.
Lungo la Strada dal Porticciolo, Piazza Principale di Torcello, Torcello, Italy
Cross the Devil's Bridge which still preserves the shape of the ancient Venetian bridges
P.za San Marco, Venice, Italy
The boat leaves from St'Mark's Square, which you will have the chance to admire from a different perspective.
The tour departs from Santa Lucia Railway Station 30 minutes before the departure in San Marco. Please exchange your voucher at the Railway Station inside the INFO POINT ticket office ( ALILAGUNA DESK) outside the station, at the corner of the Scalzi church 15 minutes before the departure
Alilaguna ticket office is located at San Marco Giardinetti vaporetto stop, next to the Royal Gardens. Please don't look for Alilaguna office on Google maps. Strictly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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