Torcello is the lagoon’s quiet counterpoint, with an early cathedral and open marshland. It is usually paired with Murano and Burano, so the timetable decides whether it feels peaceful or hurried.
Venice · TORCELLO ISLAND TOURS
14 ways to explore
Torcello brings an early cathedral and open marshland to a lagoon itinerary. These options show which routes leave room for the island rather than treating it as a brief stop.
Half day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano, with glass blowing, lace shopping, and free time on each island.
“It is an awesome opportunity to explore the nearby islands for a fraction of price. Two things to improve: - better sound quality on the boat (it was almost impossible to understand anything that was said) - slightly more time in Murano.”
A 6-hour Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glassblowing demo and factory discount for $28.
“Very easy booking process. Able to find the yellow stand easily, register and then find our guide and boat. Plenty of seats, took an inflatable cushion for the hard seats though after reading another review! Booked for the day we went as temperatures in Venice were going to be warm, had a nice breeze on the boat. Glass blowing demo was a little short, only made 2 things quickly but gotta admire his skills! Received 10% voucher for the shop which I used as I bought 2 pairs of Murano ear rings. Didn't have time to wander Murano though. Burano was lovely and relaxing, not too busy and we found…”
Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with a glassblowing demo, Byzantine sights, and lace shopping. Short stops, English guide.
“I expected more in Burano, it was a boring experience to all 3 islands, not entertaining or exciting at all. No energy from the people who live on the islands, selling their products. They almost seemed frustrated we (tourists) are there.”
Full-day Venice lagoon tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.
“Guide was excellent and 3 island visit was great. Glass blowing was great but felt that glass shop attached were too pushy and exit to Murano Island proper was deliberately obscured so we Didn’t get enough time on Murano island itself. Time on Burano and Torcello was perfect.”
Murano glass, Burano lace and color, Torcello quiet sights. Multilingual boat ride from St. Mark Square, 4.5 to 6 hours.
“Presque parfait , on aurait préféré rester plus longtemps à Burano et un peu moins à Murano. Torcello … rien à voir …”
Half-day boat tour for Murano glass, Burano lace and color, plus optional Torcello history, guided with tickets.
“Not pleasant and stressful. No signage or communication during tour. Was more odd a hop on and hop off of Lagoon tour.”
Boat trip from Jesolo to Murano, Burano and Torcello with glass demo, lace shopping, and relaxed island time away from Venice crowds
“The day trip was fantastic. It was lovely to visit 3 different islands. Thoroughly enjoyed our visits.”
Private motorboat to Torcello, Murano, and Burano: Colleoni glass demo, colorful street strolls, and a calm lagoon ride with pickup.
“Overall we had a really fantastic time. We went to the Murano glass blowing factory to start. We had a tour of the facilities including observing of their master glass blowers making a variety of objects. In particular, the made a glass cup and a small glass figurine of a cat. The craftsmanship was incredible. We then went through their showcase of different glass sculptures/items etc and you could just look or you could purchase these items. From there, we got back on the boat to Burano and viewed the quaint little community of different colored houses. Shops also lined the streets and you were able to buy some trinkets.…”
A 6-hour Venice Lagoon day visiting Murano glassblowing, colorful Burano, and Torcello’s Devil’s Bridge, with boat transport included.
“Great day with plenty of time at each spot to leisurely enjoy the time. the Glass Blowing was the highlight of the day.”
A 4.5-hour Venice Lagoon cruise to Murano glass and colorful Burano, plus Torcello if selected, with guided boat narration and photo views.
“Boat was an hour late. No set departure time. We also went to a third island which unfortunately there was absolutely nothing there so wish that one was skipped. Murano was also rushed probably because the boat was late but we would have preferred more time at Murano than seeing the third island.”
Boat tour from Punta Sabbioni to Murano, Burano and Torcello, with glassblowing demo and Venetian-Byzantine mosaics.
“Knowledgeable tour guide. Weather was awful but still felt we had a goid day”
Afternoon boat tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello from Venice, with Murano glass blowing, Burano color, and Torcello history.
“We arrived at the pickup point at 2pm for a 2:30 boat trip. Waited until 3pm but no boat arrived. Tried to contact the operator but there was no reply. Contacted Viator to request a refund. They have declined a refund so we are taking the matter further.”
Spend a day on the Venetian Lagoon visiting Murano glass, Burano colors, and Torcello history by motorboat from Venice.
“Very well managed by the lady guide. She has been very nice to everyone. She gave all due attention required by indidual travellers.”
A small-group private boat tour that strings together Murano glass, Burano lace and masks, plus Torcello and lagoon islands.
“DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR - guide does not show up then sends a text saying we were not at meeting point even though we were - guides friends work in restaurant where mth point is and told us he had not been there at all on day and even called his personal mobile for us - FRAUD as no refund given”
A half-day boat-hop from Venice to Murano and Burano, with an optional Torcello stop for basilica mosaics and island wandering.
“We went into this booking aware that it is primarily a form of transportation rather than a formal tour and we were so happy to have booked a dedicated boat to visit the two islands rather than managing the public transportation. Would highly recommend using this service as transportation to visit the islands of Murano and Burano!”
