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

Name: 5-hour Murano Glassmaking & Burano Lace: Guided Island Tour
Start: 2025-12-27T13:30:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-12-27T17:30:00.000+03:00
Location: Venice

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.

4 hrs 30 min

Group size up to 40 persons

Mobile ticket

English

What is included in activity

Comfortable boat from San Marco to the Islands and back

Professional tour guide

Glass-making 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

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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

Online Booking

Price
Adult (Age 1 - 99)	€35.10 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.

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

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

4 hrs 30 min

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1095 reviews

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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.

4 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.

9 days ago

Maureen M.

Loved the extra time in beautiful Burano. Feel like me and my partner got good experience seeing both islands.

12 days ago

Kristen R.

Our guide was fantastic! His knowledge and passion made the tour informative and fun.

13 days ago

Regina B.

We had a wonderful time visiting both islands! The guides were very knowledgeable, helpful, and responsible. Definitely recommend this tour.

14 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

15 days ago

Jennifer J.

We had a wonderful trip , with amazing guides x thanks from Ireland

16 days ago

Linda C.

Excellent, such a good day out. Luigi was fabulous, would highly recommend this trip.

22 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

23 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

26 days ago

Program details changed.

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