Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
Overview
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5 hours
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Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditional glassblowing on the island of Murano, and traditional lacemaking on Burano. The tour includes discounts on souvenirs from both demonstration workshops. Both islands have plenty to see, and you’ll have ample time to explore.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that on Mondays, the typical lacemaking demonstration in Burano may not always be available. In such event, the tour still offers a captivating exploration of the island that showcases its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. We appreciate your understanding
The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Glassmaking demonstration in Murano
Round-trip transportation by private boat just for your group
Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
Enjoy a personal experience with an expert local guide in groups of up to 22.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Isola di Murano
The enchanting islands of Murano and Burano are the perfect change of pace from Venice’s crowded streets and waterways. And the perfect way to reach them is by private water taxi. Faster and sturdier than a gondola, nimbler and less crowded than a waterbus, water taxis are the premier way to travel in Venice. Few visitors get to experience them, but yours is included, along with an expert local guide who’ll explain Venice’s history as a titan of trade along the way. Your first port of call is a specially chosen glassblowing workshop on Murano. In the Middle Ages, only Murano’s artisans possessed the secrets of this craft, and sharing them was punishable by execution. You’ll get to witness modern glassblowers wield those once secret techniques, shaping delicate and dazzling works of art from molten glass. Then admire the workshop’s finest work in its gallery, and perhaps take home a piece of your own – with a tour discount. Or explore more of Murano, including its peaceful canals and stunning Byzantine church.
The locals of nearby Burano still maintain the island’s tradition of handmade lace, some of the finest anywhere in the world. You’ll get to observe lace being hand-stitched the way it has been for generations. Then visit the lace museum to see the island’s greatest work, or simply enjoy the photo opportunity provided by the colorful houses, brightly painted so sailors could see home as they returned from the sea. When you cross the lagoon back to Venice, you’ll have a renewed appreciation of the crafts that put the city on the map so long ago.
Options
Murano & Burano - Private
Murano & Burano - Private
Murano & Burano- Italian Group
Murano & Burano- English Group
Reviews
7,388 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Island Surfing in Venice.
milab651,
Nov 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of Murano and Burano was easy paced and highlighted the glass blowing at a factory, we then had some free time to explore on our own. On Burano we got to see how they made lace by hand. Our tour guide Cristina was very helpful and friendly. She also recommended a wonderful restaurant for lunch on Burano.
Murano and Burano Boat Tour
818darlenew,
Nov 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Murano and Burano boat tour was thorough. Our guide Christina was very nice, gave great info on the area. Highly recommend!
Good Guide
deirdres929,
Nov 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with knowledgeable guide and a good driver of the boat. Great demonstration of glass blowing. Island of Murano and Burano are beautiful too.
Great day out
Leander H,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour Guid Carry and our boat driver Damiano were very nice, Carry gave us a lot of history on the two islands and all about Venice. Highly recommend
Fun trip
398sanketj,
Nov 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Elliy was amazing tour guide. Trip was also very nice. Enjoyed the whole glass thing in Murrano and colorful houses of Burrano. Ciao.
Wonderful boat tour
Wayne M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our whole family really loved this tour of Murano and Burano. It was a fun day and it was nice to be out on the water and away from the crowds for a while. Elena, our guide, was knowledgable, approachable and fun and made the adventure extra special.
Murano and Burano tour
Dennis P,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Frankie was very informative and I learned a lot about Venice. Enjoyed looking at the beautiful glasswork done by the artisans. Unfortunately, the pieces are out of my price range 😆. Burano was an colorful sight!
Amazing tour!
kataling408,
Nov 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Massimiliano was a great boat driver. Frankie was an amazing tour guide. Shared lots and lots of information about all the islands. Highly recommend this Murano/Burano tour.
A must do for those visiting Venice!
JackandMillieM,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Elena was a fantastic tour guide, very helpful, friendly, informative and up beat despite having to contend with bad weather all day. Always happy to answer further questions and it's great to have a guide is local as well. Was confusing at first to try and find her at the meeting point in Venice in amongst several other tour groups meeting at the same point but was all smooth sailing when we finally did. Maybe need more clear instructions on the booking as to what/who we should look out for in future. The tours around Murano & Burano were very informative thanks to Elena, despite the weather they were still really fun to explore and the up close demonstrations of glass making on Murano and lace making on Burano were truly unique. The tour group was a decent size so it wasn't too crowded and overall it is a must do tour if you are visiting Venice!
Glass blowing, mind blowing
Adam N,
Nov 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Antonella was a wonderful guide. She provided a ton of information while on the boat beyond just the history of the location. As a local it was obvious she felt passionately about what she was sharing. She went above and beyond to ensure we all had no issues or questions that weren’t handled. The glass factory was mind blowing and hearing the history of the lace making made us appreciate just how much skill and time it takes to create their masterpieces.
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