Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience

Duration5h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 27 travelers

Overview

Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts
Performed aboard a graceful vintage boat across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the main character.

Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper secrets passed down through generations.
Witness the dance of fire and sand as master artisans transform molten brilliance into timeless creations.

Act II – Burano: The Song of Color
The scene shifts into light vivid, joyful, alive.
Burano greets you with its radiant palette of pastel houses, each one a brushstroke in a living masterpiece.
Along quiet canals, lace makers preserve a craft as delicate as poetry, weaving stories into every thread.
This is not simply an island.
It is a celebration of color, artistry, and the beauty of everyday Venetian life.

More than a tour, this is a curated small-group experience aboard a vintage boat, an elegant passage through craftsmanship and beauty.

Options

Islands Semi-Private Tour

Duration: 5 hours: approx.
Starting point:
Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Islands Premium English Tour

Itinerary: Murano & Burano Islands
Tour Type : Shared Guided Tour
Duration: 5 hours: approximately
Private Boat
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Islands Standard Guided Tour

Tour Type : Shared Guided Tour
Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate
Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the Venetian islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Starting point:
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Islands Private Tour

Itinerary: Murano & Burano Islands
Tour Type: Private Guided Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Boat: Private Speed Boat
Starting point:
Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

What's included

Murano Island Visit
Guided tour by qualified and experienced tour guide
Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
Lace-making demonstration in Burano
Torcello Island Visit (if option is selected)
Burano Island Visit

Hotel pick up

What to expect

Laguna di Venezia
Pass by

A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable on a vintage wooden boat.
Isola di Murano
1h · Admission ticket included

Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper the secrets of centuries. Witness the dance of fire and sand as masters of glassblowing shape molten beauty into timeless forms. Here, tradition is not a memory—it’s alive, glowing, and fragile as crystal. You will have a unique opportunity to experience a glassblowing show firsthand, seated front row inside the furnace theater.
Burano
1h

Burano: The Song of Color
A new scene unfolds—bright, whimsical, and full of light. Burano welcomes you with a kaleidoscope of houses, each one a note in a vibrant melody. Lace makers weave stories with their fingers, and every corner seems to smile in color.
This is not just an island, it’s a celebration of life and craftsmanship.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).

Meeting point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

End point

The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).

End point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).

Cancellation policy

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

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