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The history of Venice begun from its islands. When in Venice explore the three most famous islands of the Venetian lagoon on a private guided leisurely excursion, a favorite day trip for locals and travelers alike touching the most beautiful islands of the Venetian lagoon.
Venice and its lagoon are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. For a truly wonderful glimpse into Venice picturesque past our guests experience the magic of Venice by visiting the tiny and charming lagoon islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello all very different in character and worth visiting on a private guided enjoyable Venice day tour that combines the natural beauty of the lagoon, traditional craftsmanship, picturesque fisherman village atmosphere and the history and monuments of the earliest days.
Murano which is the most famous of the Venetian Islands as the world known "Murano Glass" are produced here, is a miniature Venice. World known from the 10th century for its glassware, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years, leading the world in blown techniques and design of artistic glass production from tableware to chandeliers to jewelry. A few centuries ago all glass makers were required to live on the island to protect the secret of their craft. Today the tradition of glass making continues as many independent glass artists still thrive in on this magic island.
Burano one of the most picturesque of the Venetian lagoon a tiny, colorful fishing village has its streets and canals dotted with lovely brightly colored houses it is considered a Venice in miniature and it is world renowned for its century old lace-making industry using techniques inspired by the making of fishing nets. Its next-door neighbour, peaceful and green Torcello is the earliest center of civilization in the Venetian lagoon and where Ernest Hemingway used to live when in Venice and where he wrote his last book "Across the River and into the trees". Isolated in the middle of the lagoon where not many more than ten people live, was established between the 5th and 6th centuries is now a charmingly rural place and boasts the 7th century Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption one of the oldest building in the lagoon which provides a wealth of insight into the art and architecture of the earliest period of Venetian habitation decorated with outstanding Byzantine mosaics.
Tour ends with recommendations on what to do while in Venice by a real local.
Contact us to explore the charming islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello at your own pace.

* Private guided walking tour
* Multilingual licensed professional tour guide
* Murano must see sights tour
* Burano must see sights tour
* Torcello must see sights tour
* Boat tour

* Suitable for Children & Seniors