San Giorgio Maggiore tours, things to do and tickets

Amazing Venice islands boat tour to Murano and Burano
Join to a guided excursion to discover the two islands of Venice lagoon with its history and natural beauties.

The first stop is Murano, worldwide celebrated for the glass-making art.
You’ll enter in authentic glass furnace to enjoy a demonstration by a local glass artisan that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes!

Then, you will see Burano island with multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Enjoy 1 hour free to visit the picturesque island and have lunch.

At the end you’ll come back to Piazza San Marco crossing the most charming part of the Northern lagoon.

Speed through Venice by luxury motorboat to discover the sights of the Grand Canal and the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore. As a knowledgeable guide drives, relax on board and gaze out at sights of Rialto Bridge and Doge’s Palace alongside the churches and palaces of the Grand Canal. Then, cruise to the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to soak up views of Venice from the top of the bell tower. Numbers are limited to nine for personalized attention from a guide.

Experience this private, 4 hour sightseeing cruise tour of Murano and Burano Islands. You will be picked up from your hotel in Venice at 02:00pm, then driven to your private boat, where you will board the Bora boat, meet your captain and depart. On this tour, you will see the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore, San Servolo, San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Sant’Elena Gardens, and the Arsenal, before taking a tour of the Murano and Burano Islands. On the islands, you will get to see the glassblowing furnaces and colorful residence that have made the islands famous. Bottled water is included on this tour and you will have a complimentary drive back to your hotel.