--- title: Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 200 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 452 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Torcello too, with pickup rank_in_category: 10 of 14 (Murano & Burano Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-excursion-by-typical-venetian-motorboat-to-murano-burano-and-torcello/ --- # Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 405 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 10:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €50: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 405 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €200 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.67/5 from 452 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Glass factory Colleoni Murano - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.67 from 452 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 413 of 452. - 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 (2024-05-17 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Afternoon tour for 4 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Morning tour for 2 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, English, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Afternoon tour for 5 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Afternoon tour for 6 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Morning tour for 3 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Morning tour for 4 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Afternoon tour for 3 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Morning tour for 5 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Afternoon tour for 2 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | | Morning tour for 6 people | €200 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Italian | Discover the lagoon of Venice with a private tour in a traditional boat. Pickup included | ## What's included - Transport by private water taxi - Hotel Pickup - Private Tour with Local Guide ## Not included - Lunch - Torcello Museum Ticket ## Itinerary 1. **Isola Torcello** (20m) - One of the first island where refugeese arrived escaping form the invasion 2. **Artistic Glassworks Colleoni** (1h; admission included) - Discover the Murano art glass admiring a glass master blowing unique objects 3. **Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato** (15m; admission included) - A little gem of the lagoon This VII century Church will leave you heartbreaking 4. **Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site** (1h 15m; admission included) - You will fall in love of this colorefull village Painting, Bussola bisquits, lace and seafood make Burano island something unique 5. **Murano** (20m) - explore with your guide the historical area of Murano ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 405 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - 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 - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 14** | €200 | 4h | 4.67 (452) | private | | [Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide](/italy/venice/tours/luxury-tour-of-murano-burano-by-private-boat-and-guide/?format=md) | €290 | 4h | 4.92 (214) | private | | [In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory](/italy/venice/tours/in-depth-guided-tour-in-a-real-murano-glass-factory/?format=md) | €29 | 45 min | 4.93 (132) | shared | | [Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery](/italy/venice/tours/murano-burano-islands-boat-tour-glass-factory-st-erasmo-winery/?format=md) | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.86 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/murano-burano-from-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-excursion-by-typical-venetian-motorboat-to-murano-burano-and-torcello/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md