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Murano & Burano Islands: Private Boat Tour with Craft Workshops, Traditional Artisans
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Venezia
Embark on a private boat tour of Murano and Burano Islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Witness traditional glassblowing on Murano and lacemaking on Burano, while enjoying discounts on souvenirs. Explore these vibrant islands and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Venice.
Embark on a private boat tour of Murano and Burano Islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Witness traditional glassblowing on Murano and lacemaking on Burano, while enjoying discounts on souvenirs. Explore these vibrant islands and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Venice.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Isola di Murano - The enchanting islands of Murano and Burano are the perfect change of pace from Venice’s crowded streets and waterways. And the perfect way to reach them is by private water taxi. Faster and sturdier than a gondola, nimbler and less crowded than a waterbus, water taxis are the premier way to travel in Venice. Few visitors get to…
- Isola di Murano - The enchanting islands of Murano and Burano are the perfect change of pace from Venice’s crowded streets and waterways. And the perfect way to reach them is by private water taxi. Faster and sturdier than a gondola, nimbler and less crowded than a waterbus, water taxis are the premier way to travel in Venice. Few visitors get to experience them, but yours is included, along with an expert local guide who’ll explain Venice’s history as a titan of trade along the way.\n\nYour first port of call is a specially chosen glassblowing workshop on Murano. In the Middle Ages, only Murano’s artisans possessed the secrets of this craft, and sharing them was punishable by execution. You’ll get to witness modern glassblowers wield those 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 \
What's Included
- Groups of up to 22 people for a more personalized experience
- Glassmaking demonstration in Murano
- Round-trip transportation by private boat just for your group
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
- Expert local English speaking Guide
- Discount at the glass gallery and lacemaking shop where the demonstrations are given
- Groups of up to 22 people for a more personalized experience
- Glassmaking demonstration in Murano
- Round-trip transportation by private boat just for your group
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
- Expert local English speaking Guide
- Discount at the glass gallery and lacemaking shop where the demonstrations are given
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a private water taxi journey through the Venetian Lagoon and get familiarized with the craftsmen preserving Venice’s age-old arts. Witness firsthand the ancient art of glassblowing at Murano Island and the traditional craft of lacemaking at Burano Island. Avail discounts on memorabilia from both these demonstrating workshops. Discover plenty…
Embark on a private water taxi journey through the Venetian Lagoon and get familiarized with the craftsmen preserving Venice’s age-old arts. Witness firsthand the ancient art of glassblowing at Murano Island and the traditional craft of lacemaking at Burano Island. Avail discounts on memorabilia from both these demonstrating workshops. Discover plenty at both islands with sufficient time to wander.
- Please note that on Mondays, the typical lacemaking demonstration in Burano may not always be available. In such event, the tour still offers a captivating exploration of the island that showcases its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. We appreciate your understanding
- 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)
- 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.
Location
Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Riva degli Schiavoni
At the statue of a man (Vittorio Emanuele II) on a horse in Riva degli Schiavoni (San Zaccaria vaporetto stop), in front of the lagoon.
The guide will have a City Wonders flag or sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Susan
Sep 22, 2025
Glass and Lace - Our guide was very sweet and informative. She told us history and facts about the area. Great job on her part. I was disappointed in the glass blowing example, as I have seen similar examples. The glass the showed us how to make sold for $120 in the store. The museum was wonderful but they did not show any glass blowing techniques to the pieces of artwork in the store. It was almost like a quick demo then on to buying in the shop. For Famous Murano glass blowing I was not impressed. The jewelry and items to buy were very expensive. Almost like the tour created for you to pay to shop. Loved the little island of Burano but the stores closed shortly after we got there. The lace was interesting to see, but only one girl demonstrating her technique then again ready for you to pay $250 for a lace butterfly. The best part of the tour was the guide talking , visiting the island and the boat ride. They need to reduce their products in price.
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Dennis
Sep 22, 2025
Relaxing and enriching experience - Because we had a private tour, we were able to tailor the experience to what we most wanted to explore. Our guide, Alessandra was able to provide interesting and detailed commentary and information on all of the portions of the tour. The Murano glass demonstration was exceptionally informative as was the information about lace making on the island of Burano. We also had time to souvenir shop, enjoy a relaxing lunch and experience what we wanted to see on both beautiful islands. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.
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X1459ktlesliea
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour - Claire our tour guide was exceptional. We enjoyed both stops just the right amount of time. The tour is only as good as the guide and she was fantastic. Both places were interesting
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Pamela
Sep 5, 2025
Fantastic tour - We did the Murano and Burano tour with Serena who was a fantastic guide. On the way to Murano Island Serena provided us with information about the past history and present in relation to Venice. The Murano glass factory is very interesting and the visit to the gallery amazing.
Burano Island is gorgeous very pretty with many colourful houses. After a visit to the lace shop we had free time to wonder the streets. I would recommend this tour to any one coming to Venice.
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Lori
Sep 5, 2025
Murano and Burano are worth the time and effort, especially when you’re fortunate enough to have an excellent guide. - Our tour guide, Susanne, was awesome! She provided so much information about the two islands from start to finish. I give her the highest marks for her extraordinary competence, subject knowledge, and congeniality!
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Ben
Sep 5, 2025
Well Done - This was a fun excursion. Serena was a great guide. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a fun and laid back way to spend half your day.
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Stevetorricelli
Jul 31, 2025
A very pleasant and intimate way to see the two islands - A great full afternoon trip visiting Murano and Burano, knowledgeable guide and good value for money. Started at 2.30, back at the square 7.30, so book dinner late
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682laneh
Jul 30, 2025
10/10 Experience! - This was such an incredible experience and our guide Elena was absolutely amazing in every way! My husband and I enjoyed every moment learning about the history of Murano & Burano and loved being able to explore both islands with someone who clearly had a deep love, admiration & knowledge of both islands. The tour was the perfect amount of time, not too long & not too short and Elena was amazing at giving just the right amount of information without being overwhelming. It was an absolutely magical morning filled with so much beauty and I would do it over again 100 times!
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Trail436930
Jun 15, 2025
A lot of history, shopping and a scenic boat ride. - We had landed late morning, dropped our bags at the hotel and made a dash to the meeting place to be on time. When I found the tour guide, she was so gracious as I joined an earlier tour than scheduled. I think her name was romi (?) Pleasant, waited for my husband as we are a little older and slower.
Our guide was very informative.
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Charles
May 31, 2025
Great trip to Murano and Burano - Lovely trip to the 2 islands. We enjoyed the visit to the Murano glass factory and the demonstration was really interesting. If the items at the factory are not in budget, I would recommend visiting some of the shops which are just 10 minutes walk away. Next was Burano where we had a great lunch at Galuppi’s. Unfortunately, the time went very quickly and we did not have enough time to browse around. Another half hour would have been better. Our guide, Eva was friendly and knowledgeable and the overall trip was worth doing.
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