From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

Set off from Venice and discover the islands of Murano and Burano on a small group day trip. Learn about traditional glassblowing and lacemaking and find out more about the history of the area.

Details

During your stay in Venice, take the opportunity to visit the nearby islands of Murano and Burano, famous for their traditional crafts. First, head to Burano, take a guided tour, and discover the art of lacemaking. On Murano, you'll also take a guided tour and witness a glassblowing demonstration.

Avoiding the busy public ferries, depart from Venice and make your way to two of the most iconic islands in the area. Accompanied by your local guide, you'll discover the history and arts of Murano and Burano.

Admire the mesmerizing colorful houses and learn about the time-honored tradition of lacemaking on Burano. Following this, you'll proceed to the picturesque Murano, where you'll learn about the Venetian craft of glassblowing that has been passed down through generations.

Important Info

Not allowed
• Baby strollers
• Luggage or large bags
• Baby carriages

Know before you go:
• All participants are required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on the tour

What to bring:
• Passport

Not suitable for
• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• People prone to seasickness
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What is included in activity

Round-trip transportation from Venice by boat
English-speaking guide
Tour and glassblowing demonstration in Murano
Tour and lacemaking demonstration in Burano
Free time to explore Murano and Burano

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips
Group
4 hrs
Mobile ticket
English

Meeting point

Meet between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (the columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a sign with the name of the local partner on it.

What places you will see

• Murano and Burano

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Ashley
The best part was the guide, Flavia Costa was absolutely excellent, she kept us informed & also entertained the entire time & nothing was too much trouble. Such a lovely person, thank you Flavia! Nothing could be improved.
8 days ago
Alessio
All went perfectly well and our guide Serena was great!
8 days ago
Ciara
Lovely tour! Very interesting to see the glass factory and the lace. The boat journey was gorgeous and our tour guide Flavia was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and gave us some great recommendations at the end for some places to eat! Thank you
10 days ago
Sharon
Excellent guide! She was very thorough and knowledgeable.
17 days ago
Judy
Flavia was excellent and perfect for the job. Friendly and informative. Interesting visits to both islands. Very good value. Boat was comfy and undercover, a bit noisy in the back so we found it was best to sit in the front. There was a ‘longer than expected’ walk to the boat from the meeting point, over 4 not-so-small bridges
20 days ago
Gina
Our tour guide, Flavia was a joy! She had great knowledge of Murano and Burano and even gave us great restaurant recommendations upon our return to Venice. The glass making demonstration in Murano was interesting to watch and the lace making in Burano was a unique glimpse at a dying art. We were able to make purchases of both Murano glass and lace. Burano is beautiful with its colorful houses. We had some free time in Burano for a gelato stop and bought some Venetian cookies. The boat ride was great as well. Overall great tour!!
20 days ago
Peter
Our guide for the tour was Francesca, who was a fabulous guide! They were so helpful and talked with enthusiasm and experience of all the things we would see and experience. The boat was comfortable, the captain took us skilfully through the lagoon to Murano. Francesca took us to the Murano glass factory to watch the craftsmen work the glass and then we followed on to the museum to see exquisite art pieces of glassware. Next on to the pretty and colourful island of Burano to wander the streets and browse the shops and cafes. We saw lace making and marvelled at the array of beautifully coloured buildings along the canals. Great photo opportunities! All Too soon we were back in the boat to be guided back with a fantastic guided return of history and points of interest from Francesca. Highly recommend Francesca and the tour.
24 days ago
Jessica
We had a great time. Selena was amazing and very patient when we were running behind buying glass!!!
26 days ago
Cory
Great tour! The glass blowing demonstration was fascinating and the lace demonstration was very beautiful. Both were very interesting to watch. Our guide Flavia was very informative and an amazing guide. She explained many of the processes and answered many questions with ease and grace. She was a great guide. I would definitely recommend this tour and especially Flavia. Her tips for visiting Venice and the surrounding islands were great and much appreciated!
30 days ago
Nina
Francesca was really informative and we have enjoyed the tour. Thank you for this great experience
30 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
Meet between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (the columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a sign with the name of the local partner on it.