Luxury Boat Tour to Murano & Burano with Private Local Guide (6h)
Description
A fully private luxury experience, ideal for couples, families, or small groups of friends, to explore Venice in total comfort, privacy, and style. • PRIVATE SKIPPER • PRIVATE LOCAL GUIDE ON BOARD • TAILOR-MADE ITINERARY FROM THE BIRTH OF GLASS TO THE MAGICAL COLORED ISLAND. Away from the tourist routes, Murano and Burano preserve authentic Venetian traditions. This excursion leaves the city centre behind, letting you enjoy the calm atmosphere of the lagoon. • First stop: MURANO, world-famous for glassmaking. Enjoy a private visit to a studio to watch the masters and admire traditional and modern designs. • Continue to BURANO, known for its colorful houses and handmade lace. A pleasant walk lets you discover the island’s charm, the most picturesque in the lagoon. • Enjoy a local lunch with fresh fish, homemade pasta, and typical “buranelli” cookies. • On the way back, pass San Francesco del Deserto, the first Franciscan monastery in the lagoon, an oasis of peace since 1220.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Departure with navigation along Venice’s most iconic view: St. Mark’s Square and its timeless beauty.
The first stop will be to the island of Murano, known throughout the world for its ancient tradition of glass making. The stop includes a private visit to a glass studio to admire the masters at work and everyday design and production.
The excursion then continues to the island of Burano, the bustling island famous for its colorful houses and the hand-crafted lace work, that can be purchased at local shops or street stalls. A slow, pleasant walk, will take you to discover the tranquil atmosphere of this island, considered the most picturesque of the lagoon.
Once in Burano enjoy a delicious local lunch in one of the traditional restaurants: freshly catched fish, home made pasta and the typical “buranelli” cookies await for you!
The journey continues to San Francesco del Deserto, the first Franciscan monastery of the lagoon, an oasis of peace and meditation since 1220.
A smooth and refined cruise along the scenic island of Sant'Erasmo, the largest in the Venetian Lagoon.
Your return route skirts the shores of the Lido, Venice’s seaside refuge and home to the famous Film Festival.
Then sail gracefully alongside the iconic Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, offering one of the most breathtaking views of St. Mark’s Square, standing in serene harmony with the lagoon.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our private guide will meet you directly in your hotel lobby and escort you to the boarding point, then continue the tour on board with you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Finally an authentic experience to do in Venice. This luxury boat will take you to the beautiful islands of Murano and Burano, showing you the real paths, and not the touristic scams that are often found in Venice. The guide Chiara, a true Venetian, is nice and knowledgeable and together with the Captain Gianluca, they will deliver the experience of a lifetime.
Booked the tour to Murano and Burano with my boys, and honestly, it was one of the highlights of our trip. We explored everything on board the beautiful gozzo Pascià, which made the whole experience feel even more special and relaxed. Having a private boat really changes the pace. you’re not stuck in crowds, and you can just enjoy the ride and the views. Murano was super interesting, especially for the boys. Watching the glass-blowing demonstration was fascinating it’s kind of amazing how something so delicate comes together so fast. Then Burano… wow. Totally different vibe. It’s colorful, cheerful, and just feels happy. The kids loved it, and honestly so did we. The whole tour was well organized, not too rushed, and super enjoyable for both adults and boys. Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something a bit more unique and relaxed, especially as a family.
Thank you so much! We’re really happy to hear you and your boys had such a great time with us. it truly means a lot! Murano and Burano are always special, but experiencing them together as a family makes it even better. So glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace and the time on board! Hope to see you again soon in Venice! GC Experience Venice
Wonderful tour aboard the Pasha. We spent a very pleasant afternoon sailing the waters of the lagoon in the company of Chiara and Gianluca. Very kind and professional.
Grazie per averci dedicato questa bellissima recensione! È stato un grande piacere anche per noi avervi a bordo e condividere con voi questa bellissima giornata tra Murano e Burano! A presto! Gianluca GC Experience
We took a 6-hour tour of the islands of Venice and it was a really beautiful experience. Gianluca and Chiara made us discover wonderful places, proving from the beginning a kind, professional crew and always available to answer our questions and make us live the experience to the fullest. The boat was clean, comfortable and perfect to enjoy the lagoon listening to Chiara's stories in total relaxation. I absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the Venice lagoon and its islands in an original, authentic and relaxed way.
Grazie mille Miki per le belle parole! E stato un grande piacere conoscervi e avervi a bordo! Speriamo di rivederci a Venezia!☺️ GC Experience
The boat was beautiful and we had a wonderful day on the water. It was so much fun, even for the kids, to visit Murano and watch the glass master at work with his amazing creations. Lunch in Burano was really special, and we can’t wait to come back and do it again. Captain Gianluca and our guide Chiara, who picked us up from the hotel and took us to the boat, stayed with us all day and were just amazing.
Dear Steve, Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and your family. We hope to welcome you back to Venice again soon! GC Experience
We booked this tour to celebrate our anniversary and it was just perfect. Skipper and guide took such good care of us showing things around, even taking these beautiful pictures to keep as a souvenir of the great experience we had. We saw the glass blowers in Murano, the colours of Burano (delicious lunch there!) and even stopper at fancy Cipriani for a drink. A not to miss tour!!
Dear Gabriella, Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate your anniversary. It truly means a lot to us. We’re so happy you enjoyed everything, from Murano and Burano to your lovely stop at Hotel Cipriani. It sounds like such a special day! It was a real pleasure for us as well to share this experience with wonderful people like you. We hope to see you again in Venice soon! GC Experience
An absolutely unforgettable Venice experience. The boat is wonderfull!!! Out of all the guides we had during our two-week trip through Italy, Chiara was hands-down our favorite. She is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely engaging. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring Venice with a friend. We did the island tour by boat with Chiara on board and our wonderful captain, Gianluca, and it was seamless from start to finish. Murano was one of the highlights of our trip watching glass being blown and ordering stunning pieces to ship home made it especially memorable. Chiara’s insider stories and personal touch brought everything to life. Thoughtful, polished, and never touristy. Highly recommend.
Hi Betty, We truly appreciate your beautiful review. Knowing that the experience was such a special part of your journey through Italy means a great deal to us. We’re especially happy you felt the tour was authentic, personal, and far from the usual tourist paths. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Venice anytime! GC Experience
We booked this tour to visit the islands of Murano and Burano and it turned out to be an amazing experience! Gianluca, the skipper, was very skilled and we enjoyed our time on board with the storytelling of our guide, Chiara. The boat is beautiful and we had the chance to stop at an incredible glass studio in Murano first, followed by a quiet stroll in Burano, far from tourist paths and savored a good local lunch! On our way back Gianluca and Chiara diverted the route to show us some hidden corners and islands, it was like jumping into another era! Stunning perspectives, freedom feelings...all was perfect! A not-to-miss tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re truly delighted that you enjoyed the experience in Murano and Burano and that your time on board was so special. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to Venice! GC Experience
