About this tour
Escape Venice's crowds aboard your own private cruiser for seven hours exploring three distinct islands. Visit Murano's glassblowing workshops, Burano's pastel fishing village, and Torcello's Byzantine churches and quiet canals. Your captain collects you from your hotel and navigates you through the Venetian Lagoon at your pace, stopping where you choose. Maximum ten people per boat keeps things intimate.
Highlights
- Watch artisans shape molten glass on Murano
- Wander Burano's brightly painted houses and narrow channels
- Explore Torcello's ancient cathedral and peaceful wetlands
- Private boat—no queuing with tour groups
- Hotel pickup and return included
- Captain handles navigation, you set the rhythm
- Bottled water supplied throughout the day
What to expect
Your captain picks you up from your Venice hotel and takes you across the lagoon to Murano first, where you'll have time to watch glassmakers at work in their studios and browse showrooms if you wish. Next is Burano, famous for its riot of colour—houses painted in bold reds, yellows and blues line the canals, and the pace is slower, more village-like than Venice proper. Finally, Torcello offers a complete change of scenery: fewer tourists, a stunning basilica, and marshland views. You're not locked to set timings; you can linger longer on whichever island appeals most.
Good to know
Bring your own food and snacks—the islands have limited dining options and meals aren't included. Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring. The boat suits all fitness levels. Book ahead, especially in peak season; spaces are capped at ten passengers.
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