Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat
Description
This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on your own. Travel by private boat with an expert English-speaking guide, then step into Murano’s glassmaking heritage as a master glassblower shapes molten glass in a working studio. Continue to Burano, where local artisans keep the island’s delicate lacemaking tradition alive by hand.
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Itinerary
Meet your small group and tour leader at the meeting point in the heart of Venice. Then board a private luxury Vaporetto, just for your tour group, to your first stop island stop, Murano.
Arrive on Murano, the island known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visit a working glassblower’s studio and watch molten glass take shape while your guide explains how this craft became one of Venice’s most famous exports.
Continue by private boat from Murano to Burano. The short ride gives you another chance to take in the lagoon scenery before arriving at one of Venice’s most distinctive islands. Step onto Burano, known for its brightly painted fishermen’s houses and lacemaking heritage. Visit a small workshop to watch artisans practice traditional lacemaking, then enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and take photos.
After your visit to Murano and Burano conclude, hop on our private boat alongside your tour leader and enjoy the panoramic views on the way back to Venice's main island.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
- 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
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
- This tour is not recommended for travellers prone to seasickness.
Reviews(1,299)
Claudia was AMAZING. Love her energy and pride of the area. She covered the information for the tour, and went above and beyond also telling us local information. Thank you for the great experience and sharing your beautiful home with us.
Our Tourguide was exceptional! We had such a wonderful time. It was so much fun, informative, and lively.
Wish we had just a bit more time in Burano but overall a great afternoon visiting both of the islands!
Really great experience in Murano and Burano! The time spent on each island was just right, and the guide’s explanations were clear, interesting, and relevant. Thanks for the wonderful trip!
The authenticity of the islands is invaluable. The duration of the trip and overall experience is a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. It is good for any age.Tour guide, Serena is absolutely lovely, knowledgeable, attentive, and a true representation of someone that loves her country.
This is a must see. These two islands represent a history of Venice that you will not get anywhere else. The island of Murano and and the spectacular display of Murano glass is woven into the history of Venice. Burano was extremely quaint and adorable with a lot of really cool shops. I wish we’d had longer to spend there. The tour guide offers you the option of staying on Burano and coming back yourself. This is an option you should take.
We had a great time and the guide was very insightful. Thank you!
Had the best time with Nicola! She was able to provide the history and the best recommendations when we had to look around. As someone who was just going to around myself this was 100% worth the money.
Great brief tour of Murano and Burano showing the glass and lace as well as a bit of history and time to explore on own. Nicole was knowledgeable with excellent English. The river boat was comfortable.
Tour guide Nichole was great with extensive knowledge of booth islands. Tour was for 3 plus hours, which was good enough.
