Private 4 hours North Lagoon: Traditional Venetian Boat Tour

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Explore the scenic corners of Venice's North Lagoon by traditional boat. The 4-hour tour travels to the islands of Murano and Burano or other islands. The tour is 100% customizable.

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Highlights

Discover the scenic highlights of the North Lagoon
Visit the beautiful islands of the lagoon
Learn about Venetian history and the origins of Venice from your skipper
You will have a free access to a glass factory in Murano

Description

Cruise Venice's picturesque North Lagoon on a traditional Venetian boat and see for yourself why UNESCO certified it a World Heritage Site. The flat-bottom gondola can reach most of the lagoon's most stunning corners, sailing between the small canals and sandbanks as you share a bottle of white wine, learn about the city's history, and marvel at the spectacular views. The tour travels to the islands of Murano, Burano where you will stop for an hour on each island. If you want included in the price you could visit a glass factory in Murano to see how they make the glass. We will sail along Torcello, Mazzorbo the cemetery island of San Michele. Other scenic highlights include shallow waters, a saltmarsh you will see how was Venice before they build it a real trip back in time, and Sant'Erasmo – “The Garden of Venice” – as well as the magnificent 12th-century Convent of San Francesco del Deserto, which can only be reached by private boat and the Island of Lazzaretto Novo where the venetians built the first hospital for quarantine ever! The tour is 100% customizable so if you prefer to stop in Torcello and/or San Francesco in spite of Burano and/or Murano just let us know

Includes

Boat transport Skipper and guide Entrance to a glass factory

Important Information

Please dress comfortably and prepare for changes in the weather. Groups of under 5 participants will board the Sampierotta boat. Groups of 6 or more will use the Bragozzo. Please note that the guide will not be able to leave the boat with you should you choose to do so at any point. Entrance to the convent is free but a small donation towards the building's upkeep is appreciated. Cancellations: 50% of fee will be refunded for cancellations made more than 7 days before the tour. Cancellations within 7 days, as well as no shows, will not be refunded.