Guided Tours

Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

Name: Murano & Burano Islands Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
Start: 2024-09-08T08:30:00
End: 2024-09-08T13:30:00
Location: Venice

Visitor admiring glass art at the Murano Glass Factory

Set off from central Venice by boat to watch glassworks unravel at Murano, and explore the colorful island of Burano!

Highlights

Embark on a lagoon adventure, journeying to Murano and Burano Islands aboard a cozy boat. Departing from your location of choice.
Pick between enjoying your half-day tour in a shared group, or savor a privately guided exploration!
Marvel at the craftsmanship of expert glassblowers in a historic Murano glass factory.
Stroll through Burano’s vibrant streets, delve into lace-making history, and admire landmarks like the Leaning Bell Tower!
Fun fact: The name Burano is derived from the 'Porta Boreana', in Altino, from which people fled to the city.

Inclusions

Boat tour around Murano and Burano Islands
Glass blowing demonstration in Murano

Half-Day Shared Guided Tour

Expert English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German-speaking guide
Round-trip boat transfers from St. Mark's Square or Venice Train Station (as per option selected)

Half-Day Private Guided Tour

Private group
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip boat transfers from Vittorio Emanuele II Monument
Free Wi-Fi onboard

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Joanne

5/5

Aug, 2024

Absolutely fantastic day. We thoroughly enjoyed the Glass Factory at Murano. Burano was our favourite. We only wished we had much longer to spend there. Such a beautiful little town. Really glad we decided to do this tour and we will definately come back to spend more time in Burano. Thank you.

Eliis

5/5

Aug, 2024

The whole trip was great. Burano is definetly worth visiting. Our guide Rico was amazing, friendly and shared very interesting stories. 10/10

Smadar

3/5

Jun, 2024

The promised WiFi didn't work on board. The explanations were hard to understand, due to sound issues and the jumping between languages. Pushing us to the glass shop after the show in Murano and "hiding" the exit - bad trick.

Michael

3/5

May, 2024

There was a demonstration of glass blowing which was ok. But we could only visit one shop associated with the demo facility. As for the lace on Burano Island we were just left to explore on our own. Yes they products were top quality but I had to rely on my own judgement. The meeting place explanation needs improvement, we and a number of ticket holders had difficulty. Maybe clearer identification of departure jetty. Or give the guide a location flag!

Maryna

4/5

Mar, 2024

It was nice boat trip! It was well planned, the guide provided all necessary information, but I waited to hear more information from guide during the trip.

Your experience

There are two beautiful islands near Venice – Burano and Murano, perfect for those who want to escape the crowds of tourists. This day trip to is a great way to see both islands and coast through the Venetian Lagoon.

The glassy paradise of Murano...

Murano Island is known for its unique glass factories and the stunning Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato. You will be able to see a master glass crafter at work and learn more about the process.

& the rainbow island of Burano!

Further up, Burano awaits with its brightly painted walls and rare artisan lace. Wander through its panoramic streets, admire a technicolor brick house, stop at one of its tiny cafés, and more. Don't miss the iconic San Martin Basilica with its leaning bell tower!

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Pets are welcome aboard, provided they are well-leashed. Please keep a muzzle on-hand.

Additional information

It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.