Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello
Overview
Amazing Venice islands boat tour to Murano and Burano
Join to a guided excursion to discover the two islands of Venice lagoon with its history and natural beauties.
The first stop is Murano, worldwide celebrated for the glass-making art.
You’ll enter in authentic glass furnace to enjoy a demonstration by a local glass artisan that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes!
Then, you will see Burano island with multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Enjoy 1 hour free to visit the picturesque island and have lunch.
At the end you’ll come back to Piazza San Marco crossing the most charming part of the Northern lagoon.
What's Included
- Glass demonstration at Murano Furnace
- Visit of Burano island
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Visit of Torcello Island IF OPTION IS SELECTED
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
- Radio receiver to hear the tour guide
- Food and drinks (unless option is selected)
- Hotel Pick-Up
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Laguna di Venezia (pass by)
Isola di Murano
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Burano
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Venice (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- The semi-private tour option is limited to a maximum of 9 travelers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-21441P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Glass demonstration at Murano Furnace.
- Visit of Burano island.
- Transportation by panoramic boat.
- Visit of Torcello Island IF OPTION IS SELECTED.
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide.
- Radio receiver to hear the tour guide.
- Food and drinks (unless option is selected).
- Hotel Pick-Up.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Glass demonstration at Murano Furnace
- Visit of Burano island
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Visit of Torcello Island IF OPTION IS SELECTED
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
- Radio receiver to hear the tour guide
- Food and drinks (unless option is selected)
- Hotel Pick-Up
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- The semi-private tour option is limited to a maximum of 9 travelers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
