Murano & Burano Islands: Private Boat Tour with Craft Workshops, Traditional Artisans
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4,301 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on a private boat tour of Murano and Burano Islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Witness traditional glassblowing on Murano and lacemaking on Burano, while enjoying discounts on souvenirs. Explore these vibrant islands and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Venice.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Isola di Murano - The enchanting islands of Murano and Burano are the perfect change of pace from Venice’s crowded streets and waterways. And the perfect way to reach them is by private water taxi. Faster and sturdier than a gondola, nimbler and less crowded than a waterbus, water taxis are the premier way to travel in Venice. Few visitors get to experience them, but yours is included, along with an expert local guide who’ll explain Venice’s history as a titan of trade along the way.\n\nYour first port of call is a specially chosen glassblowing workshop on Murano. In the Middle Ages, only Murano’s artisans possessed the secrets of this craft, and sharing them was punishable by execution. You’ll get to witness modern glassblowers wield those once secret techniques, shaping delicate and dazzling works of art from molten glass. Then admire the workshop’s finest work in its gallery, and perhaps take home a piece of your own \
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Round-trip transport by a private boat
- Glassmaking demonstration in Murano
- Small groups of up to 20 people for a more personalized experience
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
- Discount at the glass gallery and lacemaking shop where the demonstrations are given
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a private water taxi journey through the Venetian Lagoon and get familiarized with the craftsmen preserving Venice’s age-old arts. Witness firsthand the ancient art of glassblowing at Murano Island and the traditional craft of lacemaking at Burano Island. Avail discounts on memorabilia from both these demonstrating workshops. Discover plenty at both islands with sufficient time to wander.
- Please note that on Mondays, the typical lacemaking demonstration in Burano may not always be available. In such event, the tour still offers a captivating exploration of the island that showcases its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. We appreciate your understanding
- 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
- Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
Location
Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Riva degli Schiavoni
At the statue of a man (Vittorio Emanuele II) on a horse in Riva degli Schiavoni (San Zaccaria vaporetto stop), in front of the lagoon.
GPS Coordinates: 45.433846, 12.343526
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ralph_i
May 29, 2024
Murano - Burano a must see - An amazing tour of Murano and Burano thanks to our fantastic guide Alessandra! The demonstrations of both the glass blowing and the lace making truly showed masters at work and treasures that they create.
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Nancy
May 29, 2024
Beautiful trip! - Great experience! Guide was very informative and knowledgeable! They were beautiful islands with Glass Blowers and lace weavers. All of the artist work were beautiful and the islands were wonderful to explore.
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Peggy_d
May 29, 2024
Artisan Islands - Murano was lovely! We enjoyed the Murano glass making demonstration greatly! What amazing craftsmanship! The pieces we saw in the gallery were absolutely beautiful! We just needed more time to explore the city.
Burano was such a beautiful village with the colored houses. It was so peaceful to walk around and explore the city. It was interesting to watch the lace making demonstration… such a beautiful craft! We loved shopping at the local shops. In spite of the pouring rain, we had a fabulous time.
Francesca Gin was a wonderful tour guide who was personable with a fabulous sense of humor! She shared her wealth of knowledge about the islands of Venice. It was awesome to learn about the culture and people of Venice from someone who has lived there her entire life. We LOVED everything about this tour! ❤️
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Stepehn_m
May 29, 2024
1st Class Excursion - The trip to Murano and Burano was excellent. The meeting point was easy to find and our guide was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. The boat ride to and from the islands was calm and it was good to have plenty of room for everyone to sit comfortably. The islands themselves were great, we got see the glass making and also the lace making. Then some private time to spend on both islands before the boat ride back to Venice. Could have easily spent more time on the islands but overall very happy with the excursion and would highly recomend
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Christina_w
May 29, 2024
Nice experience - Our tour guide Elly was wonderful!
We enjoyed the entire experience. Our 9 year old daughter was fascinated with the glass blowing and lace making. Do this tour while you have the chance since lace making is becoming a lost art.
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Jill_s
May 28, 2024
Amazing - Omg this tour was amazing going to Murano and watching them blow glass and make it in front of us I was in awa. Burano watching them make lacy was amazing
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Patrick
May 28, 2024
A great experience!!! - It was a great tour! You get to learn a decent amount of the history about the islands and have sufficient time to explore and shop.
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591trudim
May 28, 2024
Beautiful sights from another part of Venice - Ellie did a great job giving us background on Murano and Burano. She gave excellent instructions to guide us. The boat ride was enjoyable and the sights at both places interesting. There was also enough down time at each location. The tour was excellent value for the price.
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Kaitlyn_h
May 29, 2024
Great guide, wished the tour was a little longer! - Our guide (Suzanne) was great! She was very informative and offered additional suggestions for our stay.
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Michael_l
May 29, 2024
An excellent trip and worth the time and money. - I really enjoyed our trip to Burano. Murano was nice enough, but Burano was absolutely lovely! Venice proper could borrow more of Burano's charm. The boat ride to and from was very relaxing as well! Frankie did a good job discussing the islands and their histories, but if you want to hear her then sit inside the cabin of the boat, outside was hard.
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