Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience
Description
Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts Performed aboard a graceful vintage boat across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the main character. Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper secrets passed down through generations. Witness the dance of fire and sand as master artisans transform molten brilliance into timeless creations. Act II – Burano: The Song of Color The scene shifts into light vivid, joyful, alive. Burano greets you with its radiant palette of pastel houses, each one a brushstroke in a living masterpiece. Along quiet canals, lace makers preserve a craft as delicate as poetry, weaving stories into every thread. This is not simply an island. It is a celebration of color, artistry, and the beauty of everyday Venetian life. More than a tour, this is a curated small-group experience aboard a vintage boat, an elegant passage through craftsmanship and beauty.
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Itinerary
A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable on a vintage wooden boat.
Murano: The Fire and the Flame The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper the secrets of centuries. Witness the dance of fire and sand as masters of glassblowing shape molten beauty into timeless forms. Here, tradition is not a memory—it’s alive, glowing, and fragile as crystal. You will have a unique opportunity to experience a glassblowing show firsthand, seated front row inside the furnace theater.
Burano: The Song of Color A new scene unfolds—bright, whimsical, and full of light. Burano welcomes you with a kaleidoscope of houses, each one a note in a vibrant melody. Lace makers weave stories with their fingers, and every corner seems to smile in color. This is not just an island, it’s a celebration of life and craftsmanship.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
Reviews(540)
Valentina was an excellent tour guide and we truly enjoyed our boat ride there and back to Morano and Verano. Her positive demeanor and energy brought light to the tour trip. She was very informative and we learned lots about the history and special attractions on the islands. I definitely recommend this tour.
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Beautiful day with lots of free time! I really enjoyed the experience lovely towns! I would recommend
I would not recommend this trip especially on a hot day. We had to wait an extra 30 minutes to depart because they combined 3 groups. Once on the boat the audio was of very poor quality. None of this was the fault of the guide, who tried her best. At the Murano glass factory, they were not prepared to give an English tour. A sales person had to step in and was distracted at one point by her other duties. There was nothing premium about this trip. It is not worth the price of $60 pp.
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We were a family of 3 with my mom (a senior) & sister and this was an exhilarating experience. The entire activity was well-coordinated / precision-timed from the starting location activities to the boat journey stopping at Murano followed by Burano (and optional Torcello). The tour guide provided a lot of information covering the history, current state, inter-mixed with humor and satire to keep the boat journey as well as the land visits entertaining & informational. It is a treat to watch the live demonstrations of a glass molding at the Murano factory and marvel in the sights of the products. The showroom had some unique pieces for sale and plenty to choose from. Burano was a more spread out village setting with picturesque structures and vendors with good options for lunch / snacks. Despite the sun weighing down, we had a gala time strolling through the village and clicking some memorable moments. The overall duration was about 6 hours from start to finish and the location is very close to the San Zaccaria train station, making it convenient. There was ample of space on the boat and didn't feel crowded but this was the border season with the heat still not at it's summer peak. Overall a satisfying experience and a day well spent admiring the crafts and learning about the origins at a relaxed pace.
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We went on a City TOurs private tour. Speed boat got us there quickly., In factory, we watched men heating up glass and making leaves, short talk, long time given to walkig through enormous gallaries. Beautiful. Would have liked to visit a glass blowing factory as well. Went to Burano which is beautiful but would have been nice to have had more time for lunch and wondering through little alleys. 4 hours too little. Knowledgeable friendly guide.
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Must do trip for a small group, a lovely journey across the lagoon to these two beautiful islands. Tour guide was knowledgeable , headsets work just fine but inside the boat I found it quite hard to hear over the sound of the engine. Small visit to the Murano factory (not too much of a hard sell of their products) very nice and then plenty of time on Burano for lunch and sightseeing. Thank you.
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Joy was a great guide, very informative. Murano and the glass factory was amazing, such artistry! Burano was a wonderful place to walk around and shop. Colorful and quaint. So glad we booked this tour.
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Non existent communication- the meeting point changed we were not informed. Quite stressful at the start of a trip. Otherwise the guide was very good.
Dear guest, thanks for your feedback, it will definitely help us improve. Please note that any change about the tour is communicated from us promptly to our customers. If you wish to communicate with us further, do not hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Customer Care Team
Terrible company to book with!!! Use Viator instead. I never received any follow up email for the upcoming trip and was never told the name of the tour company this was booked with. Arrived in Venice at the supposed meeting site and NO ONE could help us. Many tours happening at the same time and none of them had my name on their list. Needless to say it was complete chaos!!! I had to purchase another excursion in Venice to be able to experience these islands. Completely unacceptable and I will be demanding a full refund.
Dear Guest, We are sorry the tour did not meet your expectations. We continuously strive to improve and offer the best experience to our customers. If you wish to communicate further with us, don't hesitate to reach out. Best Regards, Customer Care Team
The main point in booking the tour rather than going solo was to learn more of the history. Unfortunately the sound system was so poor I couldn’t understand a word of what the guide said. At least 75% of the group stopped wearing the ear pieces, so I wasn’t alone.
