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from Venice: Murano and Burano afternoon tour
3.7
44 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on an afternoon excursion from Venezia San Marco to Murano and Burano. Visit a glass factory in Murano and explore the colorful houses and handmade laces in Burano. Don’t miss the special 14:00 departure on select dates!
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Murano - - Glass Factory demonstration
- Burano - - 1 hour of free time
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Free time in Burano
- Sightseeing cruise to the island
- Live commentary on board
- Entrance to glass factory in Murano
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Set sail on a boat tour from Venice to the islands of Murano and Burano. Sail there on a comfortable ship, enjoy some time exploring the islands at your leisure, and watch a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano.
Depart from San Marco or Venice train station (depending on the option selected) and head to Murano and Burano. Meet your crew and sail across the lagoon, enjoying the view from a viewing terrace along the way.
Discover the art of glass making in Murano and visit a glass factory. Learn more about the traditions and processes behind glassmaking. Then, admire the colorful houses of Burano and take a stroll through the picturesque streets.
In the evening, return to the original meeting point.
- toilet on board
- children must be accompanied by an adult
- operated by a multi-lingual guide
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- as per order of the Port Authority nr. 143 of 2016 in particular weather conditions (for example in case of fog) or due to adverse weather conditions, the service may not be regular and we reserve the right to suspend scheduled services
- ** Remember that to maintain the right timing and ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, the boat will depart promptly at the end of each stop. So, make sure to take note of the times communicated on board and be ready to depart on time.
- 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
Location
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136
Riva degli Schiavoni
San Marco meeting point: exactly 4 bridges from Piazza San Marco towards Arsenale, in Riva degli Schiavoni 4136, to the assistant who is in front of piers 1 - 2 - 3.
Return to Venice San Marco at 3.30pm, end of excursion.
check-in 15 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(44 Ratings)
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Patrizia_n
Dec 29, 2023
Great - This was easy to book and great value for money. The boat trips and the staff were brilliant. The time allowed to visit each island was just enough
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Luiz_o
Dec 3, 2023
Murano and Burano 2023 - A great tour.
In Murano, the demonstrations of how those glass masterpieces are made would be worth it.
Burano impresses with the beauty and level of details in its products.
Luiz & Inara
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Skyw315
Oct 12, 2023
A must do experience - My wife and I had a great time! Both Islands were amazing. Before booking we read some people found the glass blowing part boring and I have to strongly disagree. It was incredible to watch how quickly the glass maker could make such beautiful things. Murano was a great spot to buy little glass gifts after the demonstration and we definitely had to pick some of those up. Burano was absolutely stunning. Great spot to take some incredible pictures. The shops were great to look through as well as they had a lot of great stuff. It's an island unlike anything I've ever seen it's really a must see while in Venice! Lastly the boat ride was great the fresh air is amazing and sitting out on the deck was another must for us. Just know you're in good company when you book!
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I527nbulrikes
Jan 2, 2024
A wonderful trip 👍 - Burano is definitely worth a visit. A lovely little village with colourful houses that invite you to linger👍
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Rmfod
May 12, 2024
Good but could improve - Very hard to hear what is being said by the tour guide if you’re sitting on the upper deck. It would have been nice if the guide waited for everyone to get off the boat in Burano before walking towards the location for the lace making demonstration. She was gone when I got off the boat and many people were confused so went different directions so you couldn’t figure out which way to go. Clearer signs, like a person holding something with the tour group name on it, would make it a lot easier to figure out which boat is the right one, as there are many boats at the listed meeting point.
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Marjotol
Aug 25, 2023
Just ok….. - It was ok. I wish we got a chance to visit the town of Murano. All we did was watch the glass maker and buy souvenirs in their shop. Then it was time to go. We ate in Burano, however, there’s not much else to do but shop the little stores. All in all it was ok. It was a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Venice.
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Amer_m
Apr 16, 2024
Not recommended - Very bad company, we went to the location but we couldn't find them, we tried to call them 100 times, nobody answered
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Drhcars
Nov 26, 2023
Never again - Spent more time on boat, very boring, all they wanted to do is sell you glass, the next island very very quiet, again nothing to do or watch
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Liz_m
Oct 15, 2023
Cancellation due to flight delay - Hi - our flight from Toronto was delayed by 5 hours. We did notify the local tour operator to see if we could cancel or reschedule. The tour operator said we would need to contact Viator. Long story short, we missed the tour. I always use Viator to friends travelling to Europe. My sister and I have 3 events scheduled with Viator. A refund for Murano-Burano would be appreciated as we did contact the tour operator at 9 pm Toronto time as soon as we learned of the Air Canada flight delay due to mechanics issues. Thank you Liz and Kathy
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Lee_j
Oct 10, 2023
Meeting point way too vague - Dont try to do too much in one day. The tour of the Basilica and Doge Palace was great but overran then we missed the trip as the meeting point was impossible to find :(
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