Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip
This travel itinerary includes a visit to Murano, famous for its glass-blowing industry, followed by a trip to Burano, known for its colorful houses and crochet work. Visitors can observe glass-blowing demonstrations on Murano and explore landmarks like the leaning bell tower on Burano. The journey concludes with a visit to Piazza San Marco for sightseeing, including the Doge's Palace and Campanile.
Group
4 hours - 4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
Details
Starting from Piazzale Roma railway station, you can take a trip to Murano, which is renowned for its glass-blowing industry. This age-old tradition has been passed down through generations, resulting in unique styles developed by each glass blower.
During a glass-blowing demonstration, you can observe and distinguish the differences between various craftsmen and brands. A 1-hour stay on the island promises to be an interesting and exciting experience. Next on your itinerary is the island of Burano, where crochet work thrives and the town is famous for its brightly colored houses.
Burano boasts magnificent landmarks, such as the leaning bell tower and the main square, Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi, named after the great 18th-century composer. You have 1.5 hours to explore the island and browse some local lace shops.
The final leg of your journey involves visiting Piazza San Marco and sightseeing, including the Doge’s Palace and Campanile, while strolling around the famous colonnades.
Important to know
- There is a multilingual live commentary onboard the boat
- Trips are available everyday of the week
- You will have approximately 45 minutes in Murano (including 20 minutes at the glass-blowing demonstration) and 1 hour and 30 minutes in Burano
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What is included in activity
4-hour trip of the Venetian Lagoon
Boat transportation between the islands
Murano glass-blowing demonstration
Multilingual live guide on board
What is not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Ticket and visit to Torcello Cathedral (€5)
Tour guide
What places you will see
• Murano, Torcello and Burano in the Venice lagoon
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Languages in what activity is performed
English
Directions to meet your guide
4142 Castello, Venezia, VE 30122, 30122 Venezia VE
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Reviews by travellers
Phiruld
activity was good however it felt very rushed at both locations. at the meeting point the guide failed to hold up a sign so it was difficult to find the meeting point. we had to ring the company to get better information. Murano particularly rushed with most of the time spent lining up for the glass blowing demo
3 days ago
Marco
Great experience and not too expensive! I’m giving only 4 stars because they got held up and we lost time to visit the island of burano… we only got 1h30 there
13 days ago
Reeva C.
A lovely half day trip (4 hours) just enough time on the islands (just over an hour on each) to get some great photos and browse the shops. Glad we took this trip to visit such beautiful peaceful islands and get out of the city for a bit.
13 days ago
Zachary
Well organised host trip to Murano and Burano. Glass making demonstration was good. Not long on each island but enough to get a flavour and take lots of photos. Boat ride was interesting with information given by the guide. I think it was good value and would recommend as a half day trip which doesn’t eat into a short break in Venice too much. Loved the colourful houses on Burano which was the main reason for booking.
13 days ago
Cara S.
Tourist guides are very knowledgeable and inform in different languages. Going to the glass town of Murano is a must while being in Venezia. The boat ride is very pleasant and can be enjoyed from the inside and outside. The time and hours are more than enough as you get to experience some creations of glass objects, enjoy the colorful town of Burano and make it back to Venezia on time for a wonderful afternoon and late lunch if you didn’t have a bite in Burano.
14 days ago
Calvin J.
Most of the allotted time at Murano was spent in a queue getting off the boat and then waiting for the glass blowing demonstration. There was no time to see Murano itself. The demonstration was good though, the glass is beautiful. Tip, sit downstairs on the boat and get off quickly. Burano was lovely, and we had time to walk around and get lunch.
14 days ago
Daria B.
Just nice, and we wanted to take an individual picture on the gondola but was told many others are waiting as we are still in the gondola before we leave. I was disappointed with it and the only picture we took for ourselves, like in a group or selfie, not an individual.
21 days ago
Proserpina V.
It was so well coordinated and informative!
about 1 month ago
Famille
Rebecca was an awesome guide! Loved seeing the glass factories and shops in Murano and Burano is so charming!
about 1 month ago
Sofia
There were too many people. It was too confusing trying to find the boat at first.
about 1 month ago
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Starting point of the tour
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4141-4142, 30122 Venezia VE
Meet in front of Caserma Cornoldi, near Saint Mark's Square. When in Saint Mark’s Square, walk along the bank of the Grand Canal (Riva degli Schiavoni). Caserma Cornoldi is down the fourth bridge. The activity provider's blue boat will be there.
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