Venezia Trip Overview
Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano.
Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano.
Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mazzorbo, Mazzorbo, Veneto
We will have a fancy stroll in Mazzorbo, one of the quietest and idyllic islands in the lagoon where less than 300 people live. We will wander around in its lush gardens, stunning vineyards and a beautiful monastery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Caterina, Fondamenta Santa Caterina Island of Mazzorbo, 30142 Mazzorbo Italy
We will visit one of the most ancient churches in the lagoon, a real hidden gem.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tenuta Venissa, Fondamenta di Santa Caterina, 74/2, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
We will walk and relax n the magical atmosphere of this walled vineyard, which hosts a native Venetian grape, the Dorona.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Burano, Burano, Veneto
We will stroll alongside the lagoon with one of the most amazing views until we reach the long bridge that connects Mazzorbo to Burano. Famous for its brightly colored houses, its fine lace production and the freshest seafood, Burano is ‘bellisimo’
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bepi’s House, Corte del Pistor, 275, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
We will stop in one house in particular that pops with color and is a real eye-catcher, as it is decorated with geometric forms like squares, triangles, circles and all colors of the rainbow.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte della Vigna, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
We will cross this bridge with a stunnig view among the cutest boats at the dock and fisherman houses.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: San Martino, Burano, P.za Baldassarre Galuppi, 20, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
We will wander down secret alleys until we reach the bridge of Terranova from where we can enjoy the most breathtaking view of the leaning bell tower of the church and from where you can really see how sharp its slope is.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi, 30142 Burano Italy
We will stroll through the only square in the island where lace makers are at work at a traditional lace atelier. We will also check out the Love Viewing Bridge that connects three canals and three of the most colorful streets of Burano, before hopping on the water bus to Murano.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Murano, Murano, Veneto
The glass-making island of Murano is the perfect island to top off your half a day trip and go off the beaten track, to places no tourists ever come
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ferro Vetro Monica Cavaletto, Campo Santo Stefano, 7, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
We will make our way to a unique artisan workshop where you can admire the fantastic skills of a lampwork artist who make impressive works of glass.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rio dei Vetrai, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
We will see together how glass artisans and factories are bringing forward the glassblowing tradition strolling along the Rio dei Vetrai (“canal of the glassmakers”).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Barovier&Toso, Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1/D, 30141 Venice Italy
We will step in the the oldest glass factory in the world, admiring together how tradition, design and fashion can be combined together.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Peter Martyr, Fondamenta dei Vetrai, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
We will then discover some hidden gems of Murano as this church, hiding masterpieces from the Renaissance and stunning glass chandeliers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Punta Conterie, Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 1, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
We will wander around more hidden gems like an impressive industrial complex where they used to make beads
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato, Campo San Donato 11, 30141 Murano Italy
We will discover this byzantine church and its XII century mosaics
Duration: 15 minutes
