Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
Description
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditional glassblowing on the island of Murano, and traditional lacemaking on Burano. The tour includes discounts on souvenirs from both demonstration workshops. Both islands have plenty to see, and you’ll have ample time to explore.
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The enchanting islands of Murano and Burano are a refreshing escape from Venice’s busy streets and canals. The easiest way to reach them is by private water taxi. Faster and sturdier than a gondola, and far less crowded than a waterbus, it’s a premium Venice experience included in your tour, along with your expert local guide sharing stories of Venice’s trading past along the way. Your first stop is a specially chosen glassblowing workshop on Murano. In the Middle Ages, Murano's artisans alone held this craft's secrets, and sharing them was punishable. This stop, including boat transfers, guided time, and island time, lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes. You’ll see modern glassblowers using these once secret techniques, shaping delicate and dazzling works of art from molten glass. Then admire the workshop’s finest work in its gallery and perhaps take home a piece of your own -with a tour discount. Or explore more of Murano, including its peaceful canals and stunning Byzantine church.
The locals of Burano continue the island’s centuries old lace making tradition, producing some of the finest handmade lace in the world. You’ll see artisans at work before visiting the lace museum or enjoying time to explore at your own pace. The island is famous for its brightly painted houses, originally designed so fishermen could spot home from the sea. Your experience here, including boat travel, guided time, and free time on the island, lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes. As you return across the lagoon to Venice, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship that shaped the city’s history.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that the order of island visits and demonstrations may vary due to local conditions and availability. Glassblowing and lace-making demonstrations are hosted by working artisans and may change without notice. The tour operates in all weather and involves moderate walking.
- The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
- Important: Total time per stop includes boat transfers between Venice and the islands, guided activities, and free time on each island.
- Please note that from November to March, the lace-making demonstration may not be available on Mondays. In such cases, we will do our best to provide a comparable alternative experience.
- Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
Reviews(9,066)
Fantastic fun and interesting tour Guide Eelena was fantastic
This is a really nice excursion! You visit two cute islands with lots of history. The boat ride is nice and its a great way to get out in the lagoon.
Wonderful trip with excellent guide. Not too many people so it felt a personal tour. Monica went above and beyond to share her knowledge of the area with enthusiasm. The islands were very interesting. A wonderful way to see Venice and its many islands. Highly recommended.
We had a great experience visiting Murano and Burano! Our guide, Rachel, was very informative throughout the trip and we enjoyed her sense of humor!
This was an amazing adventure! Our tour guide was one of the best, Susan... we have taken many tours and she was truly one of the best tour guides. Highly recommend!
Christina was an excellent tour guide. She was extremely informative and very easy to understand.
Alicia was a wonderful guide . She was very knowledgeable and charismatic, would definitely recommend this trip for anyone traveling to Venice for a few days. Burano was absolutely gorgeous and the glass and lace making demonstrations were such a fun part .
We had a fantastic trip to the islands yesterday. Our guide Cristina was brilliant and very informative. Well recommended if you are visiting Venice.
The highlights of the tour were introduction to glass making techniques at Murano Island and tour colourfull Burano island. The guide Susan and Boat operator Lilo were excellent hosts, very friendly. Like was very skilled and Susan explained very thing in detail. She was very caring as well. Fully enjoyed the tour.
Loved the tour. We were blessed to have perfect weather. Elena was amazing, friendly funny and knowledgeable. Both islands had their charms. Murano the glass and Burano the peaceful ambiance and colorful houses. Would definitely recommend
