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Skip the crowds and see the Venetian islands in style aboard a private Riva Aquariva. This full-day VIP tour combines Murano glassblowing, Burano lace, Torcello’s mosaics and Mazzorbo vineyards with on-board comfort.
Skip the crowds and see the Venetian islands in style aboard a private Riva Aquariva. This full-day VIP tour combines Murano glassblowing, Burano lace, Torcello’s mosaics and Mazzorbo vineyards with on-board comfort.
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Operated by Shome Venice · Venice, Veneto
The Venetian lagoon opens like a wide, breathing map as the Riva Aquariva slides away from the quay—brass fittings gleam, the engine purrs, and San Marco drifts past in a sequence of palaces and domes. On this full-day VIP circuit you move off the tourist tide and into a quieter, tidal world: Murano’s glass furnaces send ribbons of heat into the sky, Burano’s painted façades challenge your camera’s color balance, Torcello’s olive trees stand over Byzantine mosaics, and Mazzorbo’s reclaimed vineyards whisper of resilient agriculture.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short periods of standing and walking on uneven docks
The cruise departs from central Venice close to St. Mark’s area and returns to the same central meeting point at the end of the day.
Lunch at Torcello is arranged at a traditional restaurant and typically paid as part of the tour options—confirm whether your booking includes the meal or if it’s on request.
Yes—this private itinerary includes guided stops: a Murano glass furnace visit and a guided lace workshop in Burano; some specialty exhibits may be limited-access.
Yes—infants can ride in strollers and must sit on laps; confirm seating and any child-specific arrangements when booking.
The Venetian lagoon’s islands grew from medieval monastic and artisanal communities; many trades like glassblowing on Murano were deliberately relocated there centuries ago by the Republic to control fire risk and craft secrets.
The lagoon is ecologically sensitive—visitors should avoid littering, respect restricted zones around nesting birds, and support local producers who practice low-impact viticulture.
Shome Venice operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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