About this tour
A four-hour private boat tour through Venice's lagoon visiting three distinct islands. You'll watch a glassblower demonstrate his craft in Murano, wander the brightly painted streets of Burano where lace-making traditions endure, and explore Torcello's Romanesque architecture and early history. The route traces how Venice developed across these settlements, moving at a relaxed pace with stops to absorb each island's character.
Highlights
- Watch a master glassblower shape molten glass in Murano
- Stroll Burano's vividly coloured fishermen's cottages
- Sample Bussolai biscuits, local to Burano
- Visit Torcello's Romanesque church and quiet piazzas
- Private boat with flexible departure times
What to expect
You board your private boat and cruise into the lagoon, moving between three islands at an unhurried tempo. In Murano, you'll spend time at a glass workshop observing traditional techniques firsthand—the furnace work, the precision, the finished pieces. Burano greets you with intense colour: shutters, boats, storefronts painted in reds, yellows, blues. You have room to walk around, photograph, and eat. Torcello feels quieter, older; the basilica and bell tower sit on a nearly empty island, giving a sense of how scattered and vulnerable early Venetian settlements were. Each stop feels distinct, not rushed.
Good to know
Private hire means you set the pace and timing—discuss adjustments when booking. Infants must stay on an adult's lap. Those with spinal injuries should avoid rough water days. Wear comfortable shoes for walking cobblestone streets. Fuel is included; boat and transport handled for you.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.