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Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello

4.7 · 452 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Glass factory Colleoni Murano Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 14:00 · Hotel pickup from 405 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private water taxi with a guide and driver to Murano for a glass factory or a wander, Burano's painted houses and biscuits, and quiet Torcello with its early cathedral, with hotel pickup included.

Slots are priced by party size, a minimum of two people applies, and lunch and the Torcello museum ticket are extra. 4.67 from 452 reviews at €200 per person.

In our comparison: #10 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

10 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Afternoon tour for 4 peopleThe page priceDiscover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included€200 for 2+ people
Morning tour for 2 peopleDiscover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included€200 for 2+ people
Afternoon tour for 5 peopleDiscover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included€200 for 2+ people
Afternoon tour for 6 peopleDiscover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included€200 for 2+ people
Morning tour for 3 peopleDiscover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included€200 for 2+ people

Children from €50 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Transport by private water taxi
  • Hotel Pickup
  • Private Tour with Local Guide
  • Lunch
  • Torcello Museum Ticket

Reviews

4.7
452 ratings
Viator 375 · Tripadvisor 77

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 413 of 452

Star breakdown of all 452 ratings

5 stars
376 · 83%
4 stars
37 · 8%
3 stars
17 · 4%
2 stars
12 · 3%
1 star
10 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local guides, private boat and glassmaking; sales pressure in the Murano showroom is a recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain the history and daily life of Venice and its islands
  • Relaxing lagoon rides with a private boat for the group
  • Routes and pacing tailored to guests' interests and family needs
  • Watching glassmakers shape objects and demonstrate their craft in Murano
  • Burano's colourful streets, quieter back lanes and recommended lunch spots

Complaints

  • Pressure to buy glassware after the Murano demonstration
  • Shopping and showroom stops leave some with little time to explore Murano or visit Torcello
  • Doubts about whether all showroom glass is made at the factory

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 May 2024 to 24 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00, 10:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 405 pickup points (405 pickup points listed by the operator, 404 of them hotels)
Operator
Glass factory Colleoni Murano; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Visit the most beautiful islands of the lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. A private boat tour with friendly guide and driver will let you discover the best of Venice like a local.

You will reach the island of Murano with possibility either to visit a glass factory or to stroll around its quiet streets. Then you will reach Burano, a fisherman island with picturesque houses and great local biscuits. The last island of the tour will be Torcello, with the first Basilica of Venice.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Children

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

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €50 ages 3 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 14€2004h4.67 (452)private
Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide€2904h4.92 (214)private
In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory€2945 min4.93 (132)shared
Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery€1094h 15m4.86 (139)shared

Ranked #10 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €290, median €60; typical length 4h 8m. 3 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 14 Murano & Burano Island Tours

From €200 per adult · Afternoon tour for 4 people