3 Islands Tour: Murano Burano Torcello (Punta Sabbioni)
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Depart from Punta Sabbioni and cruise through the Venetian Lagoon to discover three of the most iconic islands:
Murano with its glassmaking art;
Burano with its colorful houses;
Torcello with its history.
Free time on each island to explore, take photos, and relax.

  • During the cruise: observe the MOSE, the system of mobile barriers designed to protect Venice from high tides. Admire the typical flora and fauna of the lagoon and watch in the distance the planes taking off from Marco Polo Airport.
  • In Murano: visit the Basilica of Saints Maria and Donato and the Church of San Pietro Martire, two historical landmarks of the island (entrance tickets not included).
  • In Burano: stroll to Piazza Galuppi with its famous leaning bell tower, discover the ancient art of lace by browsing the island’s shops, take a selfie in front of the Casa di Bepi — the most colorful house on the island — and taste the traditional dishes
  • In Torcello: walk across the evocative Devil’s Bridge, one of the last bridges in the lagoon without railings, or capture your visit with a selfie while sitting on Attila’s Throne.
Included
  • On-board guide in Italian, English and German
  • Free admission to a glass factory
  • Glassmaking demonstration
Not included
  • Anything not listed under “Included” 
Duration0 Hour
Bring along
  • Online or paper voucher
Important information

from Punta Sabbioni

Punta Sabbioni, via Lungomare San Felice 1

Meeting point: next to the restaurant All’Ancora, pier number 5, Il Doge di Venezia desk

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure

Return at 5:00 pm


* On days with high visitor numbers, the order of visits to the islands of Murano and Torcello may be changed

 

** According to the ordinance of the Port Authority no. 143 of 2016, in particular weather conditions (for example, in case of fog) or adverse weather conditions, the service may not operate regularly and we reserve the right to suspend scheduled services

 

Venue

Punta Sabbioni departure, pier no. 5, "Doge di Venezia" desk
Doge Desk
Via Lungomare S. Felice, 1, 30013 Punta Sabbioni VE, Italia

Offered by

Il Doge Di Venezia SRL
30013 - Punta Sabbioni
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Location

Further information

Boat excursion to the 3 islands from Punta Sabbioni: Murano - Burano - Torcello with on-board guide

Head to the Punta Sabbioni pier to meet your guide and the group for the day. Board the boat and wave goodbye to the shore as you enter the evocative Venetian Lagoon.

 

Enjoy a mini cruise towards San Marco, where you will make a brief stop to board additional passengers. Disembark on the island of Murano, where you will attend a live demonstration of the famous glassmaking process inside a workshop. You will have approximately one hour of total time on the island to take photos, browse the shops, and purchase authentic Murano glass souvenirs.

 

Continue on to Burano, known for its lively atmosphere and picturesque colorful houses. Take advantage of the free time, approximately 2 hours of total stay, to stroll through the small streets, enjoy a coffee, or have a snack at one of the island’s many restaurants and bars. If you wish, with our ticket you can enter the Lace Museum free of charge (ask the guide).

 

Relax during the cruise and enjoy panoramic views of the lagoon before arriving in Torcello, approximately 1 hour of stay. Here you can explore the historic island and admire the Veneto-Byzantine mosaics inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta (entrance ticket not included).

17 Reviews
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Non ho avuto difficoltà a prenotare. Ho apprezzato la guida durante il percorso nonché la cortesia del personale.
Lo consiglierei....
by Gabriella Lazzari on 10/05/2025
Super alles gepasst mehr Zeit in Torcello wäre gut
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Hat alles gepasst Parkmöglichkeiten Schiff usw
In Tircello bräuchte man mehr Zeit!!
by Sabine Fritsch on 09/17/2025
Sehr schöner Ausflug
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Sehr gute und freundliche Reiseleitung. Ich würde diesen Ausflug immer wieder machen .
by Petra Tewes on 09/10/2025
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