Venice : Private Tour by Typical Boat

From €150 5.0 (3)

What to expect

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.

What is included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Chalice of welcome

Before booking

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

Cancellation

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

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Burano

Burano offers a family visit focused on la vida insular, el trabajo textil, la transmisión del encaje y la tensión entre comunidad residente e imagen turística. For the Burano guide, the experience works best when families choose one clear objective, explain its context and leave time to observe rather than turning the route into a checklist. For the Burano guide, planning should reflect access, crowds, weather, surfaces, noise and the possibility of leaving without rushing.

Murano

Murano offers a family visit focused on la especialización artesanal del vidrio, el trabajo de hornos, la transmisión de técnicas y la diferencia entre demostración, producción y venta turística. For the Murano guide, the experience works best when families choose one clear objective, explain its context and leave time to observe rather than turning the route into a checklist. For the Murano guide, planning should reflect access, crowds, weather, surfaces, noise and the possibility of leaving without rushing.

Torcello

Torcello offers a family visit focused on los primeros asentamientos lagunares, la evolución del poblamiento y la fragilidad ambiental de las islas menos densas. For the Torcello guide, the experience works best when families choose one clear objective, explain its context and leave time to observe rather than turning the route into a checklist. For the Torcello guide, planning should reflect access, crowds, weather, surfaces, noise and the possibility of leaving without rushing.