Murano, Burano & Torcello by Private Luxury Water Taxi

Overview

Discover the authentic soul of the Venetian Lagoon on a private luxury boat experience, far from the crowds and typical tourist routes. Murano is world-famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Visit one of the island’s most authentic furnaces, where master artisans transform molten glass into extraordinary works of art using ancient techniques passed down through generations. Burano enchants visitors with its brightly painted fishermen’s houses, peaceful canals, fishing traditions, and delicate handmade lace, creating one of the most picturesque atmospheres in the Venetian Lagoon. Torcello – Where Venice Began Peaceful and timeless, Torcello is often considered the Mother of Venice. Once one of the most prosperous centers in the lagoon, today it offers a rare glimpse into the ancient origins of Venetian civilization, surrounded by silence, nature, and history. The Venetian Lagoon is not just something to see — it is something to feel.

What's included

• ✓Professional local guide
• ✓Guided walking tours of Murano, Burano, and Torcello
• ✓Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
• ✓Private transportation by air-conditioned luxury water taxi

• ✕Lunch
• ✕Entrance ticket to Santa Maria Assunta’s complex

What you'll do

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   We will then continue our visit to the old Murano city center (Campo San Stefano) with its characteristic clock tower and the Renaissance church of San Pietro Martire: a treasure chest of paintings by Veronese and Bellini. Crossing the bridge over Murano’s Grand Canal, we could then reach another jewel of the island: the Basilica of Santa Maria and Donato, famous for its splendid 11th Century floor mosaics. Animated by figures of animals, birds, mythological beasts and symbols whose meaning often remains unclear, these mosaics are just one of the many curiosities of the Basilica, considered the best example of Romanesque architecture in the Lagoon!

   ⏱ 2 hours
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   A miniature-sized Venice, much quieter popular, with tiny houses painted in bright colors and a dramatically leaning bell tower. A lively island prospering thanks to fishing and tourism, Burano still preserves its rhythms, traditions and (above all) its magical atmosphere, absolutely worth seeing! Let us then venture along Burano’s tranquil streets and squares, surrounded by the colors of the fishermen’s houses (whose meaning we will discover little by little). Let us enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the many local restaurant, possibly treating ourselves with off-the-menu delicacies fished that very morning! Alternatively, let us relax with a lovely coffee break accompanied by a delicious ice cream or (even better!) the typical biscuits of the island, the “bussolà” and the “esse”. With a little luck, we will be able to meet an old lady who, sitting in front of her house door, still weaves a typical lace… Yes, the famous Burano lace. It is said that this craft was born from the genius of Burano’s women, trying to increase the meager income of their families. While men were out fishing (or during unlucky hunting seasons), they would support the local economy with their needle-work. In 16th Century, thanks to the support of the Doge’s wife and queens, lace went from being a simple domestic activity to real Art, flourishing for decades until the end of the Serenissima, when it got to the brink of extinction. Burano lace was saved in extremis by salvaging the knowledge of the only lace-maker left on the island … how? Well, find out during this tour!

   ⏱ 2 hours
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Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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