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9 Best Half-Day Tours In Venice

The best of Venice, in one place.

The 9 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.

9 Best Half-Day Tours In Venice

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Torcello: Santa Fosca, Attila’s Throne, and That Bridge Photo
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

1.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello and Burano: glassblowing, Byzantine churches and lace, with expert commentary.

Most Popular★ 3.5

“The tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello was an adventure. Firstly the tour guide never left the ship excepting for a shopping parcel at Murano. It was great to see the glass blowing but very expensive. Torcello in my opinion wasn’t worth stopping at … but after getting back to our motel we saw there…”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - Meeting points in Venice: Santa Lucia or Caserma Cornoldi, plus the Piazzale Roma area
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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

2.Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

Half-day speedboat to Murano and Burano for live glassblowing and lace shopping, with short island walks and onboard multilingual guide.

★ 4.1

“Justyna provided us with an enjoyable experience all around. She was prompt, engaging, enthusiastic and flexible to meet our specific needs. Highly recommend.”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Meeting point in central Venice: Riva degli Schiavoni vs. San Marco
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo - The Covered Boat Experience: Comfortable, Guided, and Time-Smart
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Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

4.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

A 5-hour Murano and Burano half-day from Punta Sabbioni, with a guided lagoon boat ride, glassmaking, lace, and fast island time.

★ 3.9

“I booked this at the last minute due to a change in my plans and I’m so happy it worked out as it did. This trip is not to be missed!! I loved all the islands, especially Burano. I want to go back and take this tour again. Please don’t miss this opportunity for yourselves!”

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Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo - The Covered Boat Experience: Comfortable, Guided, and Time-Smart
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Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

5.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

Half-day lagoon islands from Punta Sabbioni: Murano glass, Burano’s colorful streets, and often Torcello—fast, fun, and sometimes rushed.

★ 3.5

“In not understanding the public transport of Bus Boats we took this tour. The guide took off from the meeting point and left 4 couples behind, we were one and had to run to catch up. Only 45 mins at Murano, docked at a glass blowing shop, watched the glass blowing, into shop 30 mins,…”

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Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour - Rialto Fish Market: the commercial heart you can feel in your shoes
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Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

6.Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

A private 3-hour Venice walk through Rialto and Cannaregio, with a bacaro stop for cicchetti and wine. Custom routes, expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Sarah was a great guide, she walked us through areas of the city we would not have found on our own including the ghettos and a local bead makers shop. She gave a great recommendation for dinner, and got some nice pictures for us. Thank you!”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour - Murano: glassblowing, working crafts, and smart shopping time
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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour

7.Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour

Private Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano with hotel pickup, glassblowing demos, and guided time on two iconic islands.

★ 4.8

“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…”

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Venice: Grand Canal, Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour - Burano’s painted lanes: more than a photo stop
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Venice: Grand Canal, Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour

8.Venice: Grand Canal, Murano and Burano Half-Day Boat Tour

Private boat on Venice’s Grand Canal, live Murano glass-blowing, then Burano’s painted houses. Hotel pickup, guided, 4 hours.

★ 4.8

“we had a simply lovely outing with Benedetta as our guide. she is very knowledgeable of the area and she is also very friendly. the tour was timed well and we did not feel rushed. they offered the option to book a restaurant for us and we enjoyed a wonderful meal on burano. although it…”

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Half-Day Motorboat Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands Murano and Burano - Price and What You’re Actually Paying For
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Half-Day Motorboat Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands Murano and Burano

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