Island tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello with the Venice City Pass

Murano is not actually an island, but a group of seven islands separated by canals and connected by eleven bridges. Nevertheless, it is usually referred to as the island of Murano. Around five thousand people live here and earn their living from tourism, of course, but also from artistic glass blowing – or fishing. 

The island of Burano is located about an hour north-east of the historic city centre of Venice and, with over 2,700 inhabitants, is one of the most densely populated islands in the Venetian lagoon. This is also actually a group of four islands, separated from each other by wide canals but connected by eight bridges. Burano is famous for its colourful houses, which shine in every colour. Lace-making also had a long tradition on Burano, and the island was once made rich by the artful reticella technique. 

The tiny island of Torcello has only a few inhabitants. Its main attractions are the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, which has Venetian-Byzantine mosaics and offers a view of the neighbouring island of Burano from the bell tower, as well as the pillar-free Ponte del Diavolo bridge and the stone throne Trono di Attila.