The 6 Best Half-Day Tours in Venice

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Cruise from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a shared motorboat. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see colorful fishermen’s homes, and visit Torcello’s old churches. Commentary is provided in English, though the guide may also speak other languages during the ride.

“Very knowledgable commentary. Started from St Lucia station close to our hotel. Very convenient. Boat good. Recommend for any newcomers to Venice.”

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2.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21Best value

Ride a spacious Gran Turismo speedboat from Santa Lucia or Cornoldi to Murano and Burano. See a live glassblowing demonstration, browse lace shops, and enjoy free time on each island. Multilingual guides such as Olga, Nicole, and Camilla provide commentary in several languages.

“Burano is extremely beautiful, murano glass showcasing experience is awesome as well , we bought the structure similar to demonstration”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See a glassblowing demonstration, watch traditional lace making, and enjoy free time among Burano’s colorful houses. Guides such as Flavia, Claudia, Nicole, and Alessia are praised for clear explanations and warm help.

“We found the glass blowing experience very interesting, however we would have liked to see a slightly longer more varied demonstration. The weather unfortunately limited visibility of the other islands but thankfully our tour guide, Flavia, was exceptional and gave us some very interesting facts.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 204 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Take a five-hour afternoon boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano. A multilingual guide shares lagoon stories, while you watch a Murano glass demonstration and explore Burano’s bright houses and lace shops. The boat has a covered cabin, but the short stops require careful timekeeping.

“Very nice. Should devote more time in Burano and less time in Torcello. The stall where you get the ticket should be in front of the boat. This is not currently the case. You have to walk with a large group from meet point to the boat in a very crowded area which is unnecessarily anxiety provoking, as you may fall behind the group which is moving very fast.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 134 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $30

From Punta Sabbioni, board a large motorboat at 12:15 pm for Murano, Burano, and usually Torcello. Watch a short Murano glassblowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful lanes, and see Torcello at a low price. The multilingual commentary and short island stops require careful timekeeping.

“Venice Lagoon Islands are definitely worth the visit, and be ready to see all seasons during this short yet exciting trip.”

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6.Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend three hours with a private Venetian guide, shaping the walk around art, architecture, food, or local life. See Rialto, San Polo, Cannaregio, La Fenice, and other sights, then stop at a bacaro for wine and cicchetti. Expect exterior visits only.

“We saw some nice architecture and got a bit of nomenclature re: the streets. The guide was not very talkative although she did answer some questions for us. The review that mentioned the guide who pointed out her house and neighborhood must have had our guide. Not very interesting.”

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