Private Islands Tour: Murano Glass & Burano’s Colorful Charm

Venice, Italy
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Duration4h
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano.
Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works.
Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years.
After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms.

Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.

Options

FRENCH

Duration: 4 hours

ENGLISH

Duration: 4 hours

GERMAN

Duration: 4 hours

ITALIAN

Duration: 4 hours

SPANISH

Duration: 4 hours

What's included

  • Guided visit in a glass factory in Murano
  • Private water taxi
  • Guided visit in Burano
  • Guided 4-hour tour in english, italian, french, german or spanish
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to churches or museums

What to expect

  1. Murano
    1h 30m
    Departure by private water taxi will take you across the lagoon to the well-known island of Murano.
    Famous for its glassmaking since the 10th century, visit one of Murano’s quality glass works.
    Whilst watching one of the glass masters blowing the glass in the furnace of the glassworks, your local guide will explain to you the history and the process of glassmaking throughout the years.
    After this, you will have time to visit their elegant show rooms.
  2. Burano
    1h 30m
    Then by private water taxi crossing the northern part of the lagoon, you will arrive at the colorful island of Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, fishing industry and also its lacemaking. You will have time to walk around this elegant little island and also visit its shops. Your guide will point out to you one of the specialized shops where it will be possible to see one of the local ladies working on Burano lace. She will show you the different stitches involved in the making these wonderful works of art.
  3. Laguna di Venezia
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Private transfer with water taxi from your hotel to the 2 islands Murano and Burano and back at the end of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide 15 min before in St Mark's Square in front of the lagoon, between the 2 big columns of San Marco and San Teodoro
The meeting point is in in front of the cafè - gelateria "Al Todaro".
Your guide will have a sign with the name of the tour or your name on it.

Hotel pick up on request.

End point

Hotel drop off on request

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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