Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience

4.7
(533 reviews)
Venice, Italy

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts
Performed aboard a graceful vintage boat across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the main character.

Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper secrets passed down through generations.
Witness the dance of fire and sand as master artisans transform molten brilliance into timeless creations.

Act II – Burano: The Song of Color
The scene shifts into light vivid, joyful, alive.
Burano greets you with its radiant palette of pastel houses, each one a brushstroke in a living masterpiece.
Along quiet canals, lace makers preserve a craft as delicate as poetry, weaving stories into every thread.
This is not simply an island.
It is a celebration of color, artistry, and the beauty of everyday Venetian life.

More than a tour, this is a curated small-group experience aboard a vintage boat, an elegant passage through craftsmanship and beauty.

What's Included

Murano Island Visit
Guided tour by qualified and experienced tour guide
Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
Lace-making demonstration in Burano
Burano Island Visit
Hotel pick up

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Laguna di Venezia (Pass by)

    A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable on a vintage wooden boat.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Isola di Murano

    Murano: The Fire and the Flame The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper the secrets of centuries. Witness the dance of fire and sand as masters of glassblowing shape molten beauty into timeless forms. Here, tradition is not a memory—it’s alive, glowing, and fragile as crystal. You will have a unique opportunity to experience a glassblowing show firsthand, seated front row inside the furnace theater.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Burano

    Burano: The Song of Color A new scene unfolds—bright, whimsical, and full of light. Burano welcomes you with a kaleidoscope of houses, each one a note in a vibrant melody. Lace makers weave stories with their fingers, and every corner seems to smile in color. This is not just an island, it’s a celebration of life and craftsmanship.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
  • The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
Supplied by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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