Tours and Excursions
Tour delle Isole: Murano, Burano e Torcello
Visit the enchanting islands of Murano Torcello and Burano. See the master blowers at work in a Murano glass factory and discover the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice. Explore the lace shops of Burano and take pictures of colorful houses
Leave the train station in Piazzale Roma and travel to Murano, famous for its blown glass production. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the still thriving tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and each glass blower has developed its own style. Observe a glass blowing demonstration and learn to recognize the difference between the various craftsmen and brands during the hour of stay on the island. Continue to Torcello, which is one of the oldest settlements in the Venice lagoon. Visit the main square, the church of Santa Fosca, the Ponte del Diavolo and other interesting places.
Then, proceed towards the island of Burano, famous for its crocheting and brightly colored houses. Admire the postcard views of Burano’s most famous sights, such as the leaning bell tower and Baldassare Galuppi square, named after one of the greatest Venetian composers of the 18th century. Enter some lace shops during this 1-hour 15-minute visit of the island. Conclude the tour at Piazza San Marco and admire monuments such as the Palazzo Ducale and the bell tower as you stroll through the colonnades.
This tour is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German.
What is included
- 4-hour and 30-minute tour of the Venice lagoon
- Moving by boat between the islands
- Glass blowing demonstration in Murano
- Multilingual guide on board (English, Italian, Spanish, French and German)
- Guided tour
You will have approximately 45 minutes to visit Murano (including 20 minutes of glass blowing demonstration), 45 minutes at Burano and 45 minutes at Torcello.
Prices:
Adults € 32,50
Children € 22,50 (up to 10 years)
It is also possible to book a 6-hour tour. You will have about 1 hour to visit Murano (including the 20 minutes of the glass blowing demonstration), 1 hour in Torcello and 1 hour and 15 minutes in Burano.
Prices:
Adults € 37,50
Children € 32,50 (up to 10 years)
Book this tour of the Vidali Group directly at the reception.
Walking Tour con mini crociera
Visit the most characteristic places of the city of Venice with our local guides. A full immersion of an hour and a half of history, curiosity and traditions that will leave you breathless! Enjoy the walk among the most fascinating places, the markets and the most trampled streets of the world and spend unforgettable moments with us, taking pictures and sharing them on your social networks! Take the gondola ferry from the Strada Nuova to the historic center of the island in less than 2 minutes. You will see the Rialto Bridge and its wonderful market. The tour starts, every Friday and Saturday, from Piazzale Roma / Ferrovia and ends under the Clock Tower, in Piazza San Marco.
ITINERARY: Tour starts Piazzale Roma / Railway – Lista di Spagna – Ponte delle Guglie – Jewish Ghetto – Strada Nuova – Santa Sofia gondola ferry – Rialto – San Marco term tour.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
– 1 hour and a half panoramic tour (on foot)
– tourist guide in English and / or Spanish and / or Italian
– download map of the walk with itinerary
– transfer from Cornoldi to KFC
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
– entrances in museums, churches, historical sites
– aperitif in a typical Venetian bacaro
– Gondola ferry (€ 2 / person)
Prices:
Adults € 20
Children € 10 (up to 10 years)
Book this tour of the Vidali Group directly at the reception.
