Venice Lagoon Tour: Murano Glass and Burano Lace

Embark on a luxury boat tour to the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano in Venice. Discover centuries-old arts, visit a glass factory, explore lace workshops, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Burano - We will discover the colorful island of Burano, living the breathtaking atmosphere of this paradise in the middle of the lagoon.
  • La Perla Gallery - Merletti e Artigianato D’Arte - Explore the oldest lace-making atelier and meet Anna (the lacemaker)
  • Murano - Experience the original Murano Glass with a private glassblowing show…
What's Included
  • Enjoy the comfort of private transportation throughout the tour
  • Savor an assortment of snacks provided for your convenience
  • Exclusive access to a Glass Factory with a live glassblowing show
  • Benefit from the personalized attention of a private tour guide
  • Witness the intricate art of lace-making with a Burano demonstration
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to discover the ancient crafts of the Venetian lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. Commence your expedition with a private boat ride directly from Venice to the time-honored Murano Glass Factory where master craftsmen and their teams work tirelessly, maintaining and honoring their centuries-old tradition. Proceeding from Murano, we…

Location
Burano
Cancellation Policy

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

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Beth_b
Mar 17, 2025
Lovely Day in Murano and Burano - We booked a private tour to Murano and Burano. Nikola was our guide for our half day excursion. We started at the Venier Factory. Although others have said the glass making was boring, we could have stayed all day. The glass makers happily demonstrated their skills creating flowers, vases, and horses on the spot. Luca Vidal was working while we were there, and we commissioned a bowl for our living room. We could have spent the entire day there, and would have, but for our stop on Burano. Although others write that Burano is lovely, we found it a bit underwhelming. Nikola was kind enough to purchase S cookies for us—and those were worth the trip. Nikola was a charming guide, who having grown up in Venice, shared information and history that really gave us a better understanding of Venice’s past and present. His knowledge of the history of Venice, its creation, and his understanding of the importance of and development of the lagoon really brought Venice to life.
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Julie_b
Feb 23, 2025
Don’t miss out on this tour! Worth every penny and more! - Wonderful leisurely day to escape the big Venetian crowds. Easy, relaxing, educational and enjoyable! Marta was a wonderful guide and companion.
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Clay_k
Jan 27, 2025
Fantastic Experience - This was a perft tour to be able to see and experience both Murano and Burano islands. On Murano, the glass blowing demonstration was amazing, and the gallery tour provided a perfect opportunity either to shop or just to see the amazing work. The easy walk around Burano was lovely and beautiful, and the lace making was again a great way to see the artistry and to shop if desired. Matteo, who was also a local to Burano island, was extremely friendly and knowledgable, as well as being very adaptable to where we wanted to spend time.
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Lauren_m
Jan 11, 2025
Wonderful day in Murano and Burano - Spent a wonderful afternoon with our guide Nico. He was friendly and informative and taught us a great deal about Murano, Burano and the history of Venice. We loved our tour of the glass factory, the skill involved in making these beautiful pieces is incredible. Walking the showrooms is like touring a museum. Of course, they would like you to buy something, but we didn’t feel pressured. Enjoyed learning about the art of making lace in Burano and touring the colorful village. The time on the boat was great fun. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Jeff_h
Dec 26, 2024
Great day trip from Venice! - Very fun day trip from Venice! Our guide Michela was very fun and informative. The glass blowing masters were very nice and impressive in Murano. Burnout is lovely and very pretty!
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Sherly_m
Dec 2, 2024
Best way to experience Burano and Murano - This tour was a perfect way to explore the islands outside of Venice and step away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our tour guide (Nicholas, sp?) was fantastic. A Venetian local with a wealth of knowledge and went out of his way to customize our experience for us. The tour of Murano was terrific and our 4 year old loved the colors and she was given a very nice gift at the end. Burano was stunning with its colorful houses. A much slower pace compared to Venice, which was enjoyable. The day was a bit foggy, but didnt take away from the amazing experience. Additional kudos to our tour guide for also helping us book our water taxi ride the next day to the airport. It was smooth and effortless.
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Mark_g
Nov 10, 2024
A great tour of two must-see islands - We had a great time visiting Murano and Burano with our guide Nikola. The glass blowing demonstration and tour in Murano was one of the highlights of our time in Italy, and the tour of the beautiful isle of Burano was fun and informative. Nikola was an excellent guide, ensuring that we had an excellent experience. Highly Recommend.
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Geebee1010
Oct 15, 2024
Great private tour with Georgia - We had an amazing afternoon on this tour with our fantastic guide Georgia. After being picked up in a private boat from our hotel, we visited a glass factory in Murano and then spent some time exploring Burano before being dropped back at the hotel. Georgia is a local and was very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. Many thanks Georgia!
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Melody_b
Oct 12, 2024
Fun day! - Guide was great, transportation was seamless, and the glass factory tour was amazing! Had to bring home some Murano glass tumblers as a memory of this trip. Loved our stroll through Burano as well.
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Deanna_j
Oct 11, 2024
Wonderful! - Michaela was wonderful. The glass demonstration was fascinating. Burano was a fav part of our entire Venice trip! Well worth the cost.
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