Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Food & Beverages
- Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your small group and tour leader at the meeting point in the heart of Venice. Then board a private Vaporetto, just for your tour group, to your first stop island stop, 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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Good bang for your buck
Chiara the guide was excellent. She was very informative and passionate about the history of Venice and it's people. The tour was very calm and easy going. You get a quick demo at both locations and some time to shop or site see amongst yourselves.
5Murano Burano Tour with Flavia Costa
Flavia Costa was so informative and friendly! Highly recommend her! She’s was with The Tour Guy Company.
5Great trip
Tour was great, Flavia was a brilliant guide
5SUNNY TRIP IN VENICE
Flavia was amazing ! Filled with knowledge and is so friendly and helpful. I would so recommend her and this tour !
5Great experience! Our...
Great experience! Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge. Flavia was great. I truly enjoyed the tour!
5Great value & great guide
Flavia made the tour amazing & fun, answered all questions
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 22 travellers
- Operated by
- The Tour Guy
- 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
- 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.
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 1991.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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