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Murano & Burano Islands: Private Boat Tour with Craft Workshops, Traditional Artisans
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5,302 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
- Glassmaking demonstration in Murano
- Round-trip transportation by private boat just for your group
- Small groups of up to 20 people for a more personalized experience
- Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
- Expert local English speaking Guide
- 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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C2672qhmichelles
Aug 2, 2024
Can’t go wrong! - Serena was very knowledgeable, kept us on time and had great recommendations! The glass factory in Murano was incredible! So much beautiful high quality glass to see. Even bought a decanter and wine glasses and the glass company shipped to the US do no worries! Burano was a treat as well as there are not many true lace makers left! Great experience - especially for a 1/2 day!!!
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H5284fdrosevelt
Aug 2, 2024
Very nice trip - Was sn Amazing tour with our lovely Serena. She was very professional with a great bag of informations. The trip was very pleasant and also safe. Thank you very much Serena and to the captain for a safe journey.
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Saracb5532ez
Aug 2, 2024
Highlight of our trip - Serena is a personable and professional tour guide. She shared many prolific facts about the Venetian islands, which I will remember. The information enriched our knowledge and our trip. There are so many things that are unique! We enjoyed the glass factory and lace shop. This was a highlight of our trip. We will recommend this tour.
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D9479jzjennyj
Aug 2, 2024
Serena was AMAZING!! - Serena was an amazing guide. 😊We learned a ton of neat factoids about Murano& their skilled glassmakers, as well as Burano's lace! We had a blast!! Thanks for a wonderful tour!!!
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Samantha_h
Aug 2, 2024
Lovely trip to Murano & Burano - One of my favorite excursions of our Venice vacation. The first stop for our group was Murano, where you disembark directly at Murano Glass, one of the island’s glass artisan makers. The demonstration of the glass making process and the gallery of artistic glass pieces was incredible. (Insider tip: The items in the Murano Glass shop are very high end and the prices reflect that. After the demo and a quick walk through the gallery, I recommend walking around the corner from Murano Glass to Waverider Glass Company, their prices were much more reasonable, though the selection was more limited). The island of Burano was next and we loved every minute from the lace making demonstration to the shops along their Main Street and the little cafes. We grabbed a quick lunch at one of these and it was one of our favorite meals of our vacation. Don’t miss photo opps of the brightly colored buildings and the leaning church tower.
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Kristi_o
Aug 2, 2024
Perfect mix of info and free time - Excellent tour. Perfect mix of information from the guide with free time to explore. Our family with teens and tweens really enjoyed this tour.
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Dilsonp2014
Aug 1, 2024
Beautiful Burano and Murano - Murano and Burano were stunning and the glass blowing demonstration at Murano was fascinating and definitely one to not miss. Our tour guide, Eliza, was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable and with an infectious enthusiasm for her home city of Venice. We thoroughly recommend this trip, and for the Instagram-conscious, the views and picturesque spots are unbeatable, particularly in Burano
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Janice_m
Aug 1, 2024
Recommend - Our tour guide, Anna, was excellent! She shared interesting history, was engaged, and helpful. We spent just enough time in Murano and Burano, and were able to experience the connecting islands in Venice.
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Traveler478792
Aug 1, 2024
Murano & Burano Islands - Amazing tour! Sara is a a wonderful guide with great energy. Highly recommend. Will definitely book future italiano tours with her. Grazie mille!!
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J1626asstephenm
Aug 1, 2024
Great Venice activity - Elly was great and very knowledgeable. She made the trip very fun and gave a ton of great insight into the world of Venice, murano and Burano!
Good even if you don’t love boats because the water is so calm!
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