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The 8 most popular half-day tours in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.
Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello and Burano: glassblowing, Byzantine churches and lace, with expert commentary.
Most Popular“Perfect for a quick getaway! Very friendly and informative staff.”
Half-day speedboat to Murano and Burano for live glassblowing and lace shopping, with short island walks and onboard multilingual guide.
Skip crowded ferries on a small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano glassblowing and Burano lace, plus free time to wander.
A 5-hour Murano and Burano half-day from Punta Sabbioni, with a guided lagoon boat ride, glassmaking, lace, and fast island time.
Half-day lagoon islands from Punta Sabbioni: Murano glass, Burano’s colorful streets, and often Torcello—fast, fun, and sometimes rushed.
“Given limited info by the tour team who couldn’t care less whether you made it back to the boat on time or not, and no loos on board. It’s a long trip to have no facilities. Glass factory was just a money making exercise on both sides with no opportunity to explore the island itself.”
A private 3-hour Venice walk through Rialto and Cannaregio, with a bacaro stop for cicchetti and wine. Custom routes, expert guides.
“Our guide Grazilla was wonderful. She provided us with lots of information in a delightful way. She tailored our walking tour to include places we asked about and showed us some of her favorites. Couldn't have asked for a better guide in Venice. Thank you!”
Private Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano with hotel pickup, glassblowing demos, and guided time on two iconic islands.
“Our experience was truly a highlight of our trip. The weather was perfect, and the boat was stunning. Our tour guide, Sara, was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also warm and welcoming. Thanks to her strong connections with local artisans, we enjoyed exclusive experiences beyond the usual tour. She took photos for us, added extra…”
Private boat on Venice’s Grand Canal, live Murano glass-blowing, then Burano’s painted houses. Hotel pickup, guided, 4 hours.
“Sara was amazing and was so knowledgeable. I would definitely book this tour again because it got us to Murano and Burano to see all of the places on our bucket list. The tour at the factory in Murano was fantastic and seeing the lace and painted houses in Burano was so special. Sara snuck…”
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