The excursion starts from the St. Mark’s waterfront and circumnavigates the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore with its Palladian architecture, skirting Lido, the 12km long resort island separating the lagoon from the open sea. The enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello are just a short distance away, in the heart of the northern lagoon.
• From San Giorgio Maggiore to the Biennale Gardens and the Island of Sant’Elena
• From Sant’Elena towards Lido, Venice’s beach resort, and the island of Murano
• In Murano visit to an artistic glassworks with a spectacular glass blowing demonstration at the furnace
• Proceed to Burano to visit the island famous for lace-making and the vividly coloured houses. 30 mins stop
• From Burano a short boat ride to the Island of Torcello, the earliest settlement in the lagoon and home to Venice’s first cathedral and its Byzantine treasures
• Return to St. Mark’s
Approx. 6 hours
Morning and afternoon
From 1st April to 1st October
Adults 25,00 € per person
Children 3/5: 15,00 €
Children under 2: free (Infant)
(tax included)
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The guided tour may be bilingual |
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Tour guide equipped with microphone |
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Guide and commentary with loudspeaker system on motor launches or coaches |
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Fully licensed and highly qualified professional tour guides and escorts |
Available daily
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
11.00 AM - Ponte della Paglia - Box Serenissima Motoscafi
Riva degli Schiavoni, San Marco near Hotel Danieli
Available daily
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
11.00 AM - Ponte della Paglia - Box Serenissima Motoscafi
Riva degli Schiavoni, San Marco near Hotel Danieli
All tours can be organized
on a private basis on request
• It is the responsibility of each client
to arrive at the meeting point
at the scheduled date and time
• No refunds or rescheduling
in case of late arrivals
at the meeting point or no-shows