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

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.

Details

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 information

What to bring

• Passport

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

Not suitable for

• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
• People prone to seasickness

Online Booking

What is included in activity

Motorboat from/to Venice

Visit to Murano and Burano islands

Visit to a glass factory in Murano

10% discount at the Murano glass factory

Multilingual assistance and explanations

What is not included

Guided tours on the islands

Food and beverage

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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What is included in activity

Motorboat from/to Venice

Visit to Murano and Burano islands

Visit to a glass factory in Murano

10% discount at the Murano glass factory

Multilingual assistance and explanations

What is not included

Guided tours on the islands

Food and beverage

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Hide

What is included in activity

Motorboat from/to Venice

Visit to Murano and Burano islands

Visit to a glass factory in Murano

10% discount at the Murano glass factory

Multilingual assistance and explanations

What is not included

Guided tours on the islands

Food and beverage

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Hide

Important Info

• A short walk is required between the meeting point and the boarding point
• This tour does not include a guided visit to each island. Your assistant will give you tips and information through a speaker on board the vessel
• The order of the islands visited is subject to change
• Dogs on leashes are welcome (muzzles required)

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

Important Info

Group

4 hrs

Mobile ticket

English

Group

4 hrs

Mobile ticket

English

Group

4 hrs

Mobile ticket

English

Meeting point

Arrive 20 minutes before the activity starts. The meeting point is a yellow desk located in Riva degli Schiavoni at the corner, the intersection, with Calle degli Albanesi and the Hotel Danieli Excelsior. Please read well: the meeting Point is exactly at the Corner of Calle degli Albanesi with Hotel Danieli Excelsior (note: Danieli Excelsior, not just "Danieli") and Calle degli Albanesi/Palazzo Prigioni Nuove. Google's point is not precise (see picture of our desk).

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

Still have a question? Contact guide

Reviews by travellers

Marcus D.

I definitely recommend doing this half day tour. The guide gave lots of information about Venice, Murano, and Burano. It was very interesting to visit the glass making factory in Murano. Even more charming was the brightly coloured main street in Burano with lace making shops but generally a lovely island all around. We had a great time.

7 months ago

Jett F.

I felt the demonstration of the glass blowing was great. Thought the showroom was a little pricey for the amount of time we were on the island. Otherwise, very interesting.

7 months ago

Kaleb H.

We loved having the tours of Murano and Burano and the opportunity to get on the water, while in Venice. Flavia was an excellent guide, friendly and informative. She also helped us to get to the oldest bookstore in Venice!

over 1800 years ago

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