Venice Lagoon Islands Tour to Mazzorbo Burano and Murano

4.9 (36 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration4h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano.
Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.

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What's included

  • Pick up point in Venice Fondamente Nove
  • Guided walking tours in Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano
  • Artisan lampwork glassblowing studio access and demonstration in Murano
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Water bus ticket. Tickets will be purchased onboard.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mazzorbo
    30m
    We will have a fancy stroll in Mazzorbo, one of the quietest and idyllic islands in the lagoon where less than 300 people live. We will wander around in its lush gardens, stunning vineyards and a beautiful monastery.
  2. 15m
    We will walk and relax n the magical atmosphere of this walled vineyard, which hosts a native Venetian grape, the Dorona.
  3. Burano
    1h
    We will stroll alongside the lagoon with one of the most amazing views until we reach the long bridge that connects Mazzorbo to Burano. Famous for its brightly colored houses, its fine lace production and the freshest seafood, Burano is ‘bellisimo’
  4. 15m
    We will cross this bridge with a stunnig view among the cutest boats at the dock and fisherman houses.
  5. 15m
    We will wander down secret alleys until we reach the bridge of Terranova from where we can enjoy the most breathtaking view of the leaning bell tower of the church and from where you can really see how sharp its slope is.
  6. Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi
    15m
    We will stroll through the only square in the island where lace makers are at work at a traditional lace atelier. We will also check out the Love Viewing Bridge that connects three canals and three of the most colorful streets of Burano, before hopping on the water bus to Murano.
  7. Murano
    30m
    The glass-making island of Murano is the perfect island to top off your half a day trip and go off the beaten track, to places no tourists ever come
  8. 15m
    We will make our way to a unique artisan workshop where you can admire the fantastic skills of a lampwork artist who make impressive works of glass.
  9. 15m
    We will see together how glass artisans and factories are bringing forward the glassblowing tradition strolling along the Rio dei Vetrai ("canal of the glassmakers").
  10. Palazzo Barovier&Toso
    15m
    We will step in the the oldest glass factory in the world, admiring together how tradition, design and fashion can be combined together.
  11. 15m
    We will then discover some hidden gems of Murano as this church, hiding masterpieces from the Renaissance and stunning glass chandeliers.
  12. 15m
    We will wander around more hidden gems like an impressive industrial complex where they used to make beads

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the well in the internal yard of COMBO premises.

End point

We will tour the whole island of Murano and say goodbye in Murano, from where you can easily get back to Venice by water bus

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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