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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

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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 tickets were €25 each, which is reasonable for transport between the islands. However, this is more of a transfer service than a fully guided tour. The guide gives a brief history of each place while you’re still on the boat and tells you what time to return, but they do not walk you around…”

7,928 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $25.53by Bucintoro Viaggi

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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

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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

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3.From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

Skip crowded ferries on a small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano glassblowing and Burano lace, plus free time to wander.

★ 4.6

“Upon arrival at the dock in Murano there was an incident involving a gentleman. Flavia handled this extraordinary incident with such grace and professionalism! As a guide I can’t even imagine what must have been going through her head, however she tended to all of her guests to ensure everyone continued to enjoy their adventure!…”

2,489 reviews3 - 9.5 hoursFrom $34by the tour guy

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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

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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

“Well organized, the crew had minimal interaction with their guests and there was just enough time to roam the islands would I recommend yes. For a quick tour and a couple of pics must do.”

204 reviews5 hoursFrom $29by Venetoinside - Insidecom

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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

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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

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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

“An amazing experience! Our guide took us to places off the beaten path and told us amazing history of those places. She was very knowledgeable and personable. Would recommend to everyone!”

132 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $181.41by Bucintoro Viaggi

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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

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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

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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

“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…”

29 reviewsFrom $844.67by Top Venice

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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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9.Half-Day Motorboat Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands Murano and Burano

Motorboat cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassmaking demos and colorful lace streets, with guided narration and free time.

★ 3.5

“The boat was crowded. The guide did a great job of translating the narrative into three languages. However it was hard to hear her over the noisy boat and passengers. The weather was very cold and windy which played into the enjoyment factor negatively.”

23 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $31.94by Insidecom srl

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