Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

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(1,238 reviews)
Venice, Italy

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on your own. Travel by private boat with an expert English-speaking guide, then step into Murano’s glassmaking heritage as a master glassblower shapes molten glass in a working studio. Continue to Burano, where local artisans keep the island’s delicate lacemaking tradition alive by hand.

What's Included

Free time to explore both islands
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
Expert English-speaking guide
Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
Private boat transportation from Venice
Food & Beverages
Guide tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Colonna di San Todaro

Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Venice (Pass by)

    Meet your small group and tour leader at the meeting point in the heart of Venice. Then board a private luxury Vaporetto, just for your tour group, to your first stop island stop, Murano.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Isola di Murano

    Arrive on Murano, the island known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visit a working glassblower’s studio and watch molten glass take shape while your guide explains how this craft became one of Venice’s most famous exports.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Burano

    Continue by private boat from Murano to Burano. The short ride gives you another chance to take in the lagoon scenery before arriving at one of Venice’s most distinctive islands. Step onto Burano, known for its brightly painted fishermen’s houses and lacemaking heritage. Visit a small workshop to watch artisans practice traditional lacemaking, then enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and take photos.

    1 hour 45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Piazza San Marco

    After your visit to Murano and Burano conclude, hop on our private boat alongside your tour leader and enjoy the panoramic views on the way back to Venice's main island.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
  • 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
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
  • This tour is not recommended for travellers prone to seasickness.
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