Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comMurano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
based on 227 reviews
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Venice, Italy
Product code: 2495ABTOUR2
227 reviews of Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
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Would have liked to spend a little more time visiting each island - quite a rushed tour but well worth it to see what each island had to offer. The glass at Murano was spectacular but very expensive. The boat bottomed, leaving us soaked, and our Prosecco became sea water! Quite amusing really.
Reviewed by: Leslie P, United Kingdom, May 2009
Tough one to judge...it really depends on what you're looking for. If you just want an easy way to get to the islands for a quick look, then it's great. If you want to spend some time exploring, then this tour is not for you; it would be better to buy individual tickets to the islands yourself. Note that this is NOT a guided tour. It's basically just arranged transportation with very limited time to explore on your own. The Murano stop is basically just a sales pitch to buy their glassware, but the demonstration is still worth it.
Reviewed by: Brian L, United States of America, May 2009
It was certainly worth doing this trip but we were disappointed as there was no dedicated English guide or Viator group - we could have just booked ourselves on the trip and saved some money.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, April 2009
But be careful!! We got ourselves talked into purchasing a clock from the Murano glass factory which we were promised was the best price possible because they were the manufacturer, we paid 60 for it and then saw exactly the same thing in Venice itself for 25!!! Not happy, but apart from this the tour was fantastic, well worth the effort and Burano stop was way better than expected.
Reviewed by: Kerrie C, Australia, April 2009
A chance to see three different islands. Opportunity to see master glass blowers at work on Murano. If you want to buy glass pieces there, you'll need a lot of money.
Reviewed by: Keith G, United Kingdom, March 2009
This tour was excellent value for money and a very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Ample time was given at each island, and the tour guide was very informative. I would recommend this trip to friends when they visit Venice.
Reviewed by: Jo D, United Kingdom, February 2009
Had a good guide. But, she needs to carry something besides a closed umbrella to lead the group. It is not easy to follow in a crowded street.
Reviewed by: Sue-Ellen K, United States of America, November 2008
It was interesting, only too short. We had to absolutely rush and get out of breath. One hour on each island would give more chance to get a feeling of these lovely islands.
Reviewed by: Gana E, Greece, November 2008
A very enjoyable trip to a lovely group of small islands. However our guide was rather morose and sullen and it seemed as though she could be bothered to lead such a trip!
Reviewed by: Douglas S, United Kingdom, October 2008
Murano and Burano are great. Torcello could have been left out. We got left at the Torcello dock by the tour boat because we stopped to buy some stuff. Had to walk half a mile from the dock to see anything.
Reviewed by: William R, United States of America, October 2008
It would have been nice to have more time to linger on Murano and Burano. Seemed to be very rushed to get to Torcello for the walk to the church.
Reviewed by: Bradley H, United States of America, October 2008
It was alright, but the tour guide wasn't very good. The glassblowing was interesting in Murano, Burano was alright, but there wasn't much in Torcello.
Reviewed by: Lance R, United States of America, September 2008
The glassblowing demo at Murano was worth the whole experience.
Reviewed by: Robert R, United States of America, September 2008
Nice to get out and see the other islands but the Murano glass makers were on vacation so they did a quick version for us. Also it was a lot of rushing on the island, if you are not a strong walker you maybe rushed.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, September 2008
Great trip. Depends how long you want to spend on each island. If you're happy to have a quick look at each island, then this is the trip for you.
Reviewed by: Diane C, Australia, August 2008
