The 8 Best Half-Day Tours in Venice

1.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25.53Our pick

A half-day lagoon loop by motorboat to Murano glass, Torcello’s Byzantine sights, and Burano’s lace and color, with an English guide.

“Doing this tour is a great way to get a view of the lagoon and closer look at some of the islands that are part of Venice. But it’s difficult to hear the guide on the microphone and the stops are touristy. Recommend taking the vaporetto on your own and exploring on your own.”

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2.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21Best value

Half-day Murano and Burano speedboat trip with live glassblowing, lace shops, and colorful canals, timed for first-timers on a budget.

“Loved this trip - just the right amount of time at each place. the glass blowing was amazing - what a skill.”

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3.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Half-day small-group boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano, with glassblowing and lace demos plus colorful house photos.

“They organized the trip very well and gave us lots of useful information.”

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4.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 204 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Half-day boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano and Burano, with glass blowing and lace, plus lagoon views and tight timing.

“Stop at Murano & Burano could be longer... not enough time for shopping.”

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5.Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 134 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $30.04

Half-day lagoon boat trip from Punta Sabbioni to Murano, Burano and Torcello, with glass demos, color streets, and quick stopovers.

“Tour was good value for money. Murano was the first island which provided a demonstration of glass making techniques. The next islands it was to discover alone with about an hour at each. It would have been good to be given some sort of direction or guide as to what there is and whats nice to see. Being Winter it was cold and the top deck of the boat at night was too cold so everyone did cram inside which was a bit too tight. Overall good experience for the money paid.”

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6.Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 132 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181.41

A 3-hour private Venice walk with a tailored route, Rialto and Cannaregio highlights, and a bacaro stop for cicchetti and wine.

“Our guide couldn't have been nicer! We really enjoyed walking around Venice with her. A perfect day.”

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7.Half-Day Motorboat Cruise to Venice Lagoon Islands Murano and Burano

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $31.94

Half-day motorboat cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano, with a Murano glass demo and free time on lace-and-colorful Burano.

“The tour was too crowded, tourists rushing to get in the boat. Merely visited Murano for the glass factory - which was impressive but could have given more time to tour around Murano. Burano was pretty, but same issue, not enough time.”

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8.Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $174.22Top rated

Venice shore excursion: private 3-hour walking tour with a local guide through Rialto and Cannaregio, church art stops, and wine snacks.

“Our tour guide Gualy (pronounced July) was fantastic. Definitely worth it. She was knowledgeable, accommodating and flexible as we had to make a change due to the huge line ups at Blue Mosque. It worked out perfectly to maximize our timRead more”

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