4-hour Burano & Murano: Glass & Lace Boat Tour

Name: 4-hour Burano & Murano: Glass & Lace Boat Tour
Start: 2025-06-11T13:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-06-11T17:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

Leave Venice behind for a few hours and explore the nearby islands of Murano and Burano on a small-group tour. Discover the traditional crafts of glassblowing and lacemaking, and learn about the unique heritage of these colorful lagoon islands.

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 Burano

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

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Escape the crowds of Venice and embark on a small-group boat tour to the iconic islands of Murano and Burano. With a local guide, explore these world-famous islands known for their centuries-old crafts.

Begin your journey in Burano, where vibrant, colorful houses line the canals. Learn about the island’s rich lacemaking tradition with a live demonstration, and take time to stroll through its picturesque streets and snap some unforgettable photos.

Next, travel to Murano, renowned for its glassblowing heritage. Watch skilled artisans create intricate glass pieces in a live demonstration, and gain insight into this ancient craft that has made Murano world-famous.

This small-group tour offers round-trip boat transport, ensuring a relaxing and hassle-free experience as you immerse yourself in the history, art, and culture of these stunning Venetian islands.

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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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Reviews by travellers

4.6 out of 5

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Billie A.

We loved the guide Flavia Costa. Amazing, she kept us interested throughout the whole journey. She shared so many interesting things about all the places we’ve been. Recommend the guide and the tour.

11 days ago

Ella F.

Discovering two new places, they didn't try to translate into Spanish. Radios didn't work.

24 days ago

Patricia C.

Nice afternoon activity for us that was a great break from the hustle and bustle of Venice. Our guide, Francesca, was great as she narrated while we were on the water in a comfortable boat. Murano was fun with glass blowing demonstration as the highlight, but get out into the town as soon as possible as there are many beautiful buildings, canals and other glass shops available. Burano was a mob scene on a Saturday afternoon, though also quite beautiful with the colorful houses.

27 days ago

Allison H.

Everything was excellent. My tour guide was Claudia and the captain was Luca, both very friendly and nice. Claudia is from the island 👌👌 and you can tell she has a passion and love for the place, explaining everything beautifully. I left delighted with this tour and learned a lot. Thank you 🙏 I actually forgot my jacket on the boat and they are still keeping it for me to pick up when I return. 🫶🫶🫶🫶 Wait for me, I'll be back next week 🙏

about 1 month ago

Nima

Good activity but free time on site too short, you spend more time on the boat than on the islands. The guide only speaks English.

about 2 months ago

Arun

Great trip! We wish we could stay longer on the islands!

about 2 months ago

Vanessa

We loved that day, Flavia was wonderful, she gave a lot of information clearly and always in a good mood! We were very well received on both islands and it is worth seeing how they work glass in Murano, it is incredible. The island of Burano is so beautiful, it looks like a postcard. We highly recommend taking this tour if you are visiting Venice.

about 2 months ago

Leizel

Claudia was an amazing tour guide. It was amazing seeing the glass and lace making in person. It is a definitely must do when in Venice.

2 months ago

Indre

Francesca was a great guide. Perfect amount of explanation and free time.

2 months ago

Peter

Interesting tours of the two islands. Comms did not work.

2 months ago

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4-hour Burano & Murano: Glass & Lace Boat Tour

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