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Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat

5.0 (4 reviews) 4 h 20 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat

About this activity

Embark on an exclusive 4-hour tour of the most fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Aboard Tortuga, an authentic wooden bragozzo chioggiotto built in 1951 and lovingly restored, you will live a relaxing and off-the-beaten-track experience. You will sail in the company of a skipper and an Expert local assistant, ready to tell you stories, curiosities and traditions of these extraordinary places. The first stop is Murano, with its historic furnaces and master glassmakers who transform fire into art. Then Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, craft lace and atmosphere suspended in time. Finally Torcello, the oldest island, surrounded by silence and nature, where you can visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. A slow, authentic journey, designed for those who want to discover the truest and most poetic soul of the lagoon.

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At a glance

Duration
4 h 20 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by
Tortuga Boat Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–8 years) · Youth (9–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Trained and inclusive local staff
  • Included: Alcoholic beverages: Chalice of welcome

Itinerary

  1. Murano

    1 h 30 min

    Discover the island of Murano, famous all over the world for its ancient glass tradition. We will visit a historic furnace where master glassmakers still work blown glass as in the Renaissance.

  2. Burano

    1 h 30 min

    You will walk among the colorful houses, visit the lace shops and have time to take pictures, shop or taste the bussolai, the typical biscuits of the island.

    For those who wish, you can have lunch in one of the local restaurants, where you can taste typical local dishes.

  3. Torcello

    45 min

    You will discover the ancient Basilica with Byzantine mosaics, the suggestive Throne of Attila and the natural salt flats.

    you can walk between nature and history in an atmosphere of quiet. Possibility to stop at one of the typical restaurants, such as the historic Locanda Cipriani.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point: Church of San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti

    Fondamente dei Mendianti 6377, Castello (adjacent to Fondamente Nove)

End point

  • Meeting point: Church of San Lazzaro dei Mendicanti

    Fondamente dei Mendianti 6377, Castello (adjacent to Fondamente Nove)

Pickup points

  • Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
  • Palazzetto Pisani Boutique Resort
  • Hotel de l'Alboro
  • Berlino Hotel Venice
  • Hotel Vecellio
  • Hotel Caneva
  • Hotel Bel Sito e Berlino
  • Hotel Ca'Vendramin Zago
  • Hotel Becher
  • Hotel Locanda Salieri
  • Locanda Cavanella
  • Hotel Al Vagon

and 386 more pickup points

An assistant will pick you up and take you to the nearest available dock

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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