5-hour Murano Glass & Burano Lace: Guided Island Tour

Begin your journey through the Venetian Lagoon in style, visiting the iconic islands of Murano and Burano. Witness traditional glassblowing and lace-making up close, and take in the beauty of these picture-perfect, historic islands.
Group
4 hrs 30 min
Group size up to 21 persons
Mobile ticket
English

What is included in activity

Comfortable boat from San Marco to the Islands and back
Professional tour guide (not included in bragozzo option)
Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano's Glass Factory
Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
Murano Island guided walking tour
Burano Island guided visit

What is not included

Hotel pickup
Food and drinks

Details

Embark on a captivating journey through the Venetian Lagoon with this immersive half-day tour to the picturesque islands of Murano and Burano. Departing from the iconic San Marco area, you'll board a comfortable boat and cruise across the shimmering waters toward Venice’s most beloved islands.

Your first stop is Murano, world-renowned for its centuries-old tradition of glassmaking. Step inside an authentic glass factory and witness a live glassblowing demonstration by skilled artisans who carry on this delicate craft. Then, stroll through Murano’s charming streets, browsing its artisanal shops and enjoying the relaxed island atmosphere.

Next, set sail for Burano, a vibrant island famous for its rainbow-colored houses and rich lace-making heritage. With your expert local guide, learn about the island’s fascinating history and discover how traditional lace-making techniques are still kept alive today. It's a photographer’s paradise and a cultural gem all in one.

This tour offers the perfect blend of art, history, and scenic beauty—an unforgettable way to experience the hidden treasures of Venice.

Important Info

• The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants
• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
• The boats are covered and the tour operates even in case of rain or snow
• The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
• No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour
• Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time
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Online Booking

Price
Adult (Age 1 - 99)
€39
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

What places you will see

• Glass factory
• Murano
• Burano

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 1 hour in advance.

Refund info

This event has no refund options

Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italia

How long your tour will be

4 hrs 30 min

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Reviews by travellers

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Linda C.
Excellent, such a good day out. Luigi was fabulous, would highly recommend this trip.
5 days ago
Theresa J.
We loved it, the guide was really nice and had a lot of knowledge about everything.
14 days ago
Peggy E.
Boat ride pleasant Not enough time given at glass blowing in our opinion Lace making interesting again not enough time Note that it says tour is 4.5 hours That does not include the boat ride return so add another 35-40 to your day
14 days ago
Lena C.
Excellent way to experience both Murano and burano in a day. Lovely guide in a group of 6 on a lovely boat. Would highly recommend.
17 days ago
Kristen R.
Our guide was fantastic! His knowledge and passion made the tour informative and fun.
18 days ago
Jennifer G.
All aspects of the trip were very good. The Virtual Reality experience at the beginning was great, the boat trip with the guide’s commentary was really interesting. Murano glass blowing was fascinating and we had time for a stroll to see part of the island. Burano was simply beautiful and there was plenty of time to explore and to sit down for some lunch. Overall an excellent experience with a great guide and good value for money. I would highly recommend it to anyone
20 days ago
Susan L.
Had an amazing tour! Our guide had so many little stories about the islands as we were driving out, highly recommended to anyone heading to Venice
24 days ago
Leo R.
We loved our Murano/Burano tour. This was a unique experience. From the boat ride, to the glass blowing and lace-making demonstrations, to tasting the traditional Burano biscuits, it packed a lot of great experiences into one tour. Our tour guide, Marta, was wonderful! She was friendly, enthusiastic, and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Venice, the islands, and the lagoon. Thank you Marta!! We also had a skilled boat captain who did a great job of navigating the low tides. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
25 days ago
Mary W.
Excellent trip around the canals with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The electric boat is very good too. Highly recommended.
29 days ago
Donna R.
The guide was lovely, informative and entertaining. It would be nice to have time to explore Murano but it was a great experience. The boat was fun
about 1 month ago
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Starting point of the tour
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance.