Premium Lagoon Excursion: Murano Glass, Burano & Lace Museum

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Meet your local guide and group of just 20 guests maximum in central Venice and walk together to your private boat for a scenic 30-minute boat ride to Murano Island. As you’re motoring out through the lagoon, your guide will point out places of interest and give you a brief introduction to the history of island settlement in Venice.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Once in Murano, your guide will make an introduction to the island and share recommendations on how to spend your time there. Murano is the home of Europe’s most respected glassmakers since the 13th century. See this cherished tradition come to life at an exclusive glassmaking demonstration inside a glass factory. You’ll have some free time to explore Murano at your own pace following the demonstration.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3

  Your next stop is the island of Burano, whose brightly colored houses you may recognize from photos. What you might not know is that they’ve been the home of Venice’s legendary lacemakers since the 16th century. After a guided tour around the island’s picture-perfect canals and squares, you’ll have the option to visit a lace making workshop and visit the lace making museum with your guide or explore on your own. The Museo del Merletto (Lace Museum) is housed in the historic palace of the Podestà of Torcello. This museum displays rare examples of Venetian lace from the 16th to 20th centuries, offering unique insight into Burano’s renowned lace-making tradition. Please note: The Lace Museum is closed on Mondays. On these days, you will have the chance to attend a lace-making demonstration and see the showroom.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Board your private boat for a scenic ride back to Venice's Piazza San Marco. If you prefer to spend more time on Burano Island, your guide will share transportation options to return later on your own.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• In the event of bad weather or hazardous conditions, for safety reasons, the boat tours may be canceled at the last minute at the company’s discretion. Safety is our top priority, and due to any operational or safety reasons beyond our control, no refund will be provided.
• This tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

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