Venice Lagoon Islands Tour: Discover Murano Glass Artistry and Burano Lace Crafting Traditions

Embark on a captivating tour of the Venice Lagoon Islands, where you’ll discover the ancient art of Murano glassmaking and the intricate lace crafting traditions of Burano. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of these islands, and indulge in delicious seafood cuisine while capturing the stunning local skyline.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Explore the lagoon with a tour that includes visits to the communities of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, where you can experience their ancient traditions and cuisine!

Highlights

  • Ellegi - Murano Glass Shop

  • Murano

  • Burano

  • Martina Vidal Venezia

  • Torcello

  • Museo Provinciale di Torcello

  • Laguna di Venezia

What's Included
    • Licensed Tour Leader awarded by the City of Venice in 2013.
Additional Information

Like any true Venetian, you’ll experience the Venice lagoon with a delightful Vaporetto ride! In Murano, the remaining 20 families continue to uphold the centuries-old tradition of glassmaking that dates back to the Roman Empire. You’ll be fascinated by the skillful walking tour through ‘Glassers Street’, where you can observe the prowess of the leading…

Location
Calle de la Colombina, 5040
Calle de la Colombina
TO JOIN THIS EXPERIENCE IT IS NECESSARY HAVING THE VAPORETTO 24Hours TICKET, that is costing 25euros. (It is possible to buy it at your arrival time everywhere here in Venice or with me at our meeting point. It is located just opposite the BAR CUPIDO VENICE BISTROT :)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_o
Mar 5, 2026
A great day trip - A great way of seeing these 3 islands in one day. Andrea was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and delivered this in an interesting and humorous way. He guided us through the various boat trips efficiently which we would have struggled with, if we had done this on our own
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Megansc6711zh
Feb 21, 2026
Absolutely worth it - This is absolutely a must! We went as a family with our two young children and there was something for everyone to enjoy. Andrea was great at managing everyone in the group and keeping it upbeat but educational. If you think I you can do this experience yourself, you’re wrong. Going with a local will always always be worth it. 100% recommend.
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Ashley_b
Jan 5, 2026
Very knowledgeable tour... - Very knowledgeable tour guide. Great sense of humour made it fun for all ages. Well worth the money.
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Eva-kristin
Oct 26, 2025
Italian Time, Beautiful Islands, and the Best Guide! - 🌟 A perfect Venetian day! The tour lasted about an hour longer – but that’s Italian time 😊 We were a small and lovely group enjoying a beautiful day in Andrea’s hands. He shared so much interesting history and local knowledge along the way. I really prefer this type of tour compared to the big touristy ones. We took the local vaporettos, and Andrea was like a local “king,” always making sure we got ahead of the growing crowds — first on the first island and first on the local transport! A truly authentic and enjoyable way to explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Highly recommended! 🇮🇹✨
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Explore583156
Oct 15, 2025
Murano/ Burano tour - Had an awesome day in burano and Murano with Andrepoulo. He was the best! So knowledgeable and funny too! Highly recommend.
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Rachellew60
Sep 29, 2025
Definitely a perfect way to spend the day - Likely I wouldn’t have gotten to these places without this tour. But even if I tried to do it on my own, wouldn’t have been nearly as good. Andrea has great knowledge and key relationships to get you to bypass lines. Seriously so worth it. Great places to see with a great guide!
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J6365mpalexk
Sep 15, 2025
Fun tour and great for gluten-free visitors - Andrea was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interactive. We also appreciated that he knew where there were gluten-free dining options during our lunch in Burano.
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Road01791527515
Sep 10, 2025
Great walking tour! - Andreapaolo was fun and very knowledgeable. We had a group of 7 retirees (except 1). We loved the 3 islands we visited. The assistance with the water buses was truly appreciated.
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Abcmanzer
Aug 14, 2025
The Red Carpet Treatment while visiting the Islands around Venice - Andrea was an incredible guide for our group of 6 while touring Torcello, Burano, and Murano! Even before the tour we were easily communicating about our best options for booking and using the vaporetto. On the day of the tour, Andrea was mindful of the ages and abilities of the members of our group, allowing for appropriate pacing and magically scheduling events at each location as we moved from place to place. The highlights included the best seafood we ate in Italy while visiting Burano and front row, reserved seating at a Murano glass demonstration. Grazie Mille, Andrea for a day our family will never forget!
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Hayleyo1
Dec 30, 2025
Wrong link for meeting point sent, way more than “less than 10” in group! - We clicked the hyperlink for address from confirmation email we received from provider and it sent us to the wrong location! Apparently others do this. We missed most of the tour as they left without us (we saw them leaving the dock we were that close to still making it). Also there were 16-20 people on this tour - not the “less than 10” they promise, which was why we chose it.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).