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Half-day Tour: The islands of Murano & Burano

Among the smaller islands in the Lagoon, Murano and Burano are the most well-known and popular tourist destinations: You will have the opportunity to take in a trip that is very laid back on this excursion. Get to know the features of local landscapes and breathe in the fragrant seaside air.
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4 hours 30 minutes - 6 hours 30 minutes
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After a fascinating boat ride in a lagoon dominated by nature, our first stop will be Murano, renowned worldwide for its glassmaking art. You will go to a furnace to see how glass is made. You will have the chance to buy a piece of the local production while you are there. The tour will then move on to Burano, an island known for its lace-making and colorful fishermen's homes. When you get off the boat, you'll be in a green lane. After a short walk, you'll reach the main square of the island.

The service of a specialized official tour leader, who provides assistance on the islands and some information aboard, is included in the tour. With this special excursion, you will have more time to stay on Burano, probably the most charming island in the lagoon. When you arrive on Burano for lunch, you will also have the chance to choose one of the picturesque locations for a quick lunch (not included in the ticket price) and experience the venue's relaxed atmosphere. The departure and arrival times are ideal for guests staying outside of the city center.

Boat with a panoramic view, from which you can capture breathtaking views of Venice and its lagoon.

First Stop: Murano, well known on the planet for its glassmaking workmanship

Second Stop: Burano, the island known for its colorful fishermen's homes and lace-making industry.

Important to know

  • The visit closes at St. Rather than at the train station, Mark's Square.
  • It is necessary to be at the meeting location 20 minutes prior to departure
  • This tour is unfortunately not fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs or have walking disabilities.
  • Agreeable shoes recommended
  • The boats are totally covered and the visit works even in case of downpour or snow. The tour might be moved to a later time if the weather is particularly bad.
  • Other guests from the same party could take the tour together.

Directions to meet your guide

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136, 30122 Venezia VE,Italy. Arriving on foot the yellow desk is located by the Prisons’ Palace in Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, leaving the Basilica on your left, proceed straight on to the two columns, then turn left. Cross the bridge called Ponte della Paglia and find the yellow desk by the Prisons’ Palace on your left.

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What is included in activity
Boat transportation
Assistance at the meeting point
Multilingual assistance and explanations
Glass factory visit
Demonstration of glass processing
Free time in Burano and Torcello
What is not included
Food and drinks
Guided tours of the islands
What places you will see

• Burano
• Murano

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Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide

Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136, 30122 Venezia VE,Italy

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Reviews by travellers
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Alexande
The 2 island tour was good for us overall. The boat was nice and allweil organized. We would have enjoyed more time on each island, Murano and Burano, as we had only some 60 minutes available for us on each island. The glass blowing presentation was a disappointment. It only took some 15 minutes and I missed explanations and close up views.
4 days ago
Maisie J.
The glassware with the blower in Murano... Caught tourists.... It does not even last 5 minutes and the price is 2 crazy more expensive than the small adjacent shops.... Very unfortunate
11 days ago
Eustosio D.
The glass blowing demo on Murano was enjoyable and the colourful houses on Burano were worth seeing. However, the time spent on the glass show room was too long, and we were only taken to that glass shop on Murano. It would be much better we could take a look at other places and visit other shops on the island.
11 days ago
Christine
At the beginning everything was ok: the guide, the transportation to Murano. But the visit on the island was too long: exept the factory there is nothing to do there! It's just touristic. Burano is more beautyful. And you can visit more things there, so here the visit was a bit too short! Then we went back to San Marco at about 3. Our guide was'nt there anymore? and we had to manage on our own to find a person who told us we had to wait till 5.30 to have a boat to our starting point??? We had to wait too long! So we went back on foot. It isn't normal. The distribution of time for this activity is not good: too much time in Murano, to little time in Burano and more than 2 hours to wait at San Marco. Don't forget most of the people had already visit San Marco!
13 days ago
Mae W.
"A short city tour before a gondola ride with excellent information from our guide ""Marta (Maria?)"". Really good jokes. Then we continued the gondola ride, which lasted about twenty minutes, and discovered Venice from a different angle. An unforgettable experience!"
14 days ago
Louis H.
"Meeting point as described in the offer, clearly marked. Both the cruise and free time in selected places met our expectations. I highly recommend it "
17 days ago
Pomponio S.
The boat was lovely, tour guide was fantastic. Funny and very informative about Venice in general as well as speaking about the islands. Murano glassblowing was very interesting to watch and the island of Burano was our favourite. Beautiful coloured buildings. We took the afternoon tour which meant we ate lunch before and didnt need to spend our touring time just eating in Burano. There were lovely places for a coffee or for lunch, so whatever your preference.
17 days ago
Godfrey O.
Fairly decent tour with a nice boat ride and glass blowing demonstration and some time to walk round the town's. I think it's good value for money. Burano and Murano are by far the best islands to visit.
17 days ago
Nicole
This tour was the highlight of our Venice stay!!! Don't hesitate to book, you won't be disappointed. Burano's vibrant colors were breathtaking, Murano enlightened us with the art of glass blowing and the wine tasting was a great touch to the tour!!! Our guide was professional and set the tone for the organized tour.
21 days ago
Annabelle F.
Super well organized meeting place well described Visit super glassworks and Murano, Burano magnificent bravo Séverine
24 days ago
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