7 Half-Day Tours in Venice Worth Booking

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

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

Half-day motorboat loop to Murano, Torcello, and Burano for glassblowing, Byzantine sights, and lace color, about $25.53.

“The tickets were €25 each, which is reasonable for transport between the islands. However, this is more of a transfer service than a fully guided tour. The guide gives a brief history of each place while you’re still on the boat and tells you what time to return, but they do not walk you around the islands or provide detailed commentary once you get off. The glass factory demonstration in Murano was very interesting and well done. You are given the opportunity to purchase items afterwards with a small discount, but there is no pressure to buy. That part was enjoyable. There is quite a bit of waiting between rides…”

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2.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

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

Half-day Gran Turismo speedboat to Murano and Burano, with a live glassblowing demo, about 1 hour on each island, for $21.

“Definitely worthwhile taking this trip. It was very busy and we were kept waiting in a queue on the dock in the hot sun for over 40 minutes before we boarded and left for Murano which wasn’t great, felt like cattle, but glad we didn’t bail as we enjoyed our day, especially Burano.”

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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

Boat day trip from Venice to Murano and Burano with glassblowing and lacemaking demos, plus time to explore colorful Burano.

“Fun, rewarding and informative. Flavia was amazing, she helped everyone and made sure we all were on the same page.”

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

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

Half-day motorboat from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano, glass demo option, lace streets, covered lagoon comfort.

“Overall, an enjoyable trip. Two disappointing aspects: First, it wasn't stated on the website that starting from Lido di Jesolo meant stopping for 30 minutes in fierce sun while picking up Venice passengers. And that links to the second problem - the sun awning wasn't unfurled at any point,earning the upper deck was in full sun for the whole time of the trip.”

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

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

Half-day Murano and Burano lagoon boat trip from Punta Sabbioni, with glass demo, colorful streets, and a quick Torcello stop.

“Good excursion but only 40 minutes at each island was not enough time to appreciate the experience. Did only have time for a quick lunch on Torcello and did not get into the town!”

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6.Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

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

A 3-hour private Venice walk with Rialto and Cannaregio plus wine and cicchetti at a bacaro, with your own guide shaping the route.

“What a frustrating day. We did not get any prior communications via email, What's App, or text from the Tour company (unlike most other private tours), which should have been a warning sign. We got a little lost and had difficulties finding the meeting point in front of the travel agency since there was almost no signage. I tried calling the phone # on the reservation but nobody answered. We were about 20 minutes late. Nobody was there to meet us when we arrived, so we went into the Travel Agency that runs the tour. We were told there that the Viator meeting place instructions were incorrect, and to walk…”

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7.Half-Day Motorboat Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands Murano and Burano

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $31

Half-day motorboat cruise to Murano and Burano with a Venetian Lagoon ride, Murano glassblowing demo, and free time in lace-filled Burano.

“Tour was professionally narrated. Both Morano & Burano are great places to visit & tour. Shopping in both locations were affordable.”

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