Private Islands Tour: Murano Glass & Burano’s Colorful Charm

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano.
Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works.
Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years.
After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms.

Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.

What's Included

Guided visit in a glass factory in Murano
Private water taxi
Guided visit in Burano
Guided 4-hour tour in english, italian, french, german or spanish
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees to churches or museums

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meeting point: Please let us know the hotel details for the pick up location. The guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. If it's not possible to arrange the pick up from the hotel we will organize the meeting point with the guide in front of the cafè - gelateria "Al Todaro" Email: incoming@veniceevents.com

OR
Meeting point

Meet your guide 15 min before in St Mark's Square in front of the lagoon, between the 2 big columns of San Marco and San Teodoro The meeting point is in in front of the cafè - gelateria "Al Todaro". Your guide will have a sign with the name of the tour or your name on it.

End point

Hotel drop off on request

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano. Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works. Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years. After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Private transfer with water taxi from your hotel to the 2 islands Murano and Burano and back at the end of the tour.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Venice Events srl

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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