3-hour Private Boat & Walking Tour on the Island of Murano

Name: 3-hour Private Boat & Walking Tour on the Island of Murano
Start: 2025-04-29T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-04-29T12:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Discover Murano Island, renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking traditions. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon by boat, enjoying stunning views of Venice along the way. At a traditional glass factory, witness a live glassblowing demonstration and learn about this ancient craft. Finish your experience with a guided walking tour of Murano, exploring its history and charming landmarks.

Private

3 hrs

Mobile ticket

English

Children allowed

What is included in activity

Skip-the-line admission to the glass factory

Glass blowing demonstration by a local artisan

Private water taxi from Venice to Murano and back

Guided walking tour of Murano

Live commentary by a private tour guide

What is not included

Hotel pick up and drop-off

Food and drinks

Entry fees to attractions

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Details

Embark on an unforgettable private excursion to the world-renowned Murano Island, famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Enjoy a private water ride from Venice to Murano, offering a comfortable and exclusive journey across the Venetian Lagoon.

Upon arrival, your expert tour guide will lead you on a guided walking tour, delving into the rich history and artistic heritage of this iconic island. Murano glass has been crafted since the 10th century, and you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness master artisans at work during a live glassblowing demonstration in a historic furnace.

After the demonstration, your guide will take you on a tour of the island's highlights, including the stunning Church of San Donato, a masterpiece of Venetian architecture. You’ll also have the option to explore other remarkable sites like the Murano lighthouse or San Peter's Church, a hidden gem of the Italian Renaissance.

This exclusive private tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Murano’s art, culture, and history, with skip-the-line access to the glass factory and personalized commentary from your guide. At the end of your tour, enjoy a scenic return to Venice aboard your private water taxi, making it a truly memorable day.

Fantastic tour with Giovanna, an extremely nice, hard-working Venetian woman who speaks perfect German. Very well organised, extensive and interesting information about Murano and the history of this small island. Lots of new impressions and, above all, good memories. Absolutely great and highly recommended! We (Nina and Jürgen) say thank you dear Giovanna

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This is
individual
excursion

Only your group

Only you, your friends or family will be on the tour. Time on this excursion is time spent with loved ones.

Personal guide

Always at your disposal, your guide will tailor your program and suggest places of interest for children, where to eat and what to see.

Economical

The cost of an individual excursion is comparable to the cost of a group excursion if you are going with someone else.

Important Info

• The tour is PRIVATE
• The price is PER GROUP (from 1 to 5 people)
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
• Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
• The boats are completely covered and the tour operates even in case of rain or snow.
• Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time

Online Booking

Price
Adult (6 - 99)	€169 per group

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

What places you will see

Murano, traditional glass factory, Church of San Donato

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 24 hours in advance.

Languages in what activity is performed

English

How long your tour will be

3 hrs

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1106 reviews

970

Grimaldo S.

Had a wonderful tour with Gabriela. Thank you for the many beautiful impressions from the island of Murano!

about 15 hours ago

Priscilla C.

Already on the boat trip by taxi to Murano, our guide Giovanna explained a lot of interesting things about Venice and the origin of the glass manufactories. The private tour of the glass factory was very impressive and informative. Due to the special Corona situation, the four of us were the only guests, which meant that we were looked after extremely courteously and personally. The subsequent stroll with Giovanna through Murano with a visit to two churches in which pictures by old masters were hidden on the walls, the onset of flooding due to the tide and the many stories that Giovanna knew to tell us about Murano and Venice rounded off our private tour away. A very successful trip!

7 days ago

Marino A.

8 days ago

Tobias K.

Just perfect 👌 We had a wonderful time. Our guide was exceptional 👏 I recommend 100%

11 days ago

Argelia T.

Excellent - guide was wonderful and informative

13 days ago

Clifford B.

The tour guide was very helpful and was pointing out various landmarks around the islands. The passengers were split into two groups, one each for two glass factories on Murano. We went to the Mazzucato factory which had a very good demonstration of glass blowing

13 days ago

Rayk S.

Our guide David was exceptional. So many interesting pieces of history, personal stories and insights. It was like spending the day with a local friend.

14 days ago

Diamante P.

Annamaria gave us wonderful insights into Murano. Very exciting, informative and personal. Thanks very much!

18 days ago

Adalrico C.

Outstanding visit. The guide Giovanna made us feel at home, prepared and professional. The whole visit is an unmissable emotion to give to yourself and your family. Exceeded our expectations

28 days ago

Reuben E.

We chose a private tour with a guide to the island of Murano, and it was a very pleasant experience, a far cry from group tours. Our guide took the time to tell us about the history of Venice and we visited places far from the tourist crowds. We stayed in Venice for four days, and this outing was by far the best. Grazie mille!

about 1 month ago

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