Venice Full-day Boat Excursions: An Insightful Journey through St Mark’s Square to Venice Islands

Embark on a full-day boat excursion in Venice and explore the enchanting St Mark’s Square and the picturesque islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of these unique destinations.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isola di Murano - Once onboard the boat, you will begin sailing heading to Murano, where you will stop for one hour and 15 minutes. Here you will have the chance to visit one of the island’s glassworks and attend a demonstration of a master glassmaker (lasting about 15 minutes). Alternatively - or to follow - you can walk to the lighthouse or opt…
What's Included
  • Tour of Venice’s Murano, Burano, and Torcello islands
  • Live glassmaking demo at a Murano furnace
  • Multilingual guide available during the boat tour
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to the cathedral of Torcello
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Additional Information

This tour offers an exploration of the lagoon’s main islands, providing ample time for each visit. The journey begins at Piers 1, 2, and 3, located in front of Palazzo Cornoldi on Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142. Once aboard the boat, the first destination is Murano, with a scheduled stop of 1 hour and 15 minutes. Here, visitors can explore one of the…

Location
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4140
Riva degli Schiavoni
Piers 1, 2 and 3 in front of Palazzo Cornoldi in Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (4 bridges away from St. Mark's Square, approx. 7-minute walk). Here you will find an assistant who will show you the exact boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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N5804knpatrickv
Dec 18, 2025
Visits to the 3 islands - Visit of the 3 islands, Murano, Burano, and Torcello, very good... to privilege with good weather, but this fact also in December under a veiled sun
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Tina_h
Sep 17, 2025
So much fun! The glass... - So much fun! The glass blowing was so much fun to watch. The islands are beautiful, esp the colorful houses on Burano.
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Brian_m
May 7, 2025
Good trip. Very enjoyable - All three islands were interesting but we certainly preferred the second and third. The guide was very informative.
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Mike
Mar 31, 2025
Easy, peaceful tour of Venice islands - Grat way to get a taste of the 3 islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello. Brief glass blowing demo was just ling enough. We had 1 hrs to explore Murano, 2 hours to explore Burano, which was my favorite. 1 hour was not quiet long enough for Torcello. Overall, easy, peaceful day.
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Thomasmx9191wj
Feb 25, 2025
Worth doing if you’re not comfortable going on your own. - We went to 3 islands. Enough time to explore. We really went to see the mosaics at Torcello, which we did. Only problem, no toilet on the smaller boat to and from Torcello. Terrific tour guide on boat - Isabella
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Michelletb7970yg
Dec 20, 2024
Brilliant - Highly recommend the boat trip to Murano & Burano, great way to see a little more of Venice. Burano is a stunning little island with beautiful colourful houses with plenty of restaurants to have lunch
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D5716xosylvieh
Feb 20, 2025
Excursion - Superb excursion we loved the visit and the beautiful islands I recommend this trip with family or friends is not to be missed
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Elise_w
Sep 6, 2025
It was a bit too long and... - It was a bit too long and was too touristy; we did not have enough time on each island and it was encouraged to only shop in the main shops right by the entrance/exit
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Steve_b
Aug 2, 2025
Was ok but it lashed with... - Was ok but it lashed with rain too a point where you could not move against it and the crew just wanted everyone off the boat. It was quite dangerous for some with only t shirts on
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Dreamer11410433707
Mar 3, 2025
Absolutely not recommended! - Very bad experience tonight (written on Trustpilot) with vulgar valets , unprofessional and negative relationship with customers ... Price not paid to service,. Valet parking person tonight at 11:30 p.m. gross! I don't know how people like that can work with people... Absolutely not recommended!!!
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From $38
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).