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Venice Lagoon Tour: Murano and Burano Highlights
4.6
537 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on a captivating day trip to the Venice islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Explore the art of glassmaking, marvel at colorful houses, and uncover the origins of Venice.
Embark on a captivating day trip to the Venice islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Explore the art of glassmaking, marvel at colorful houses, and uncover the origins of Venice.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Laguna di Venezia - A knowledgeable tour guide will share intriguing facts about the island and delve into its fascinating history as you relax and take in the stunning scenery from a comfortable seat on a classic wooden boat.
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Isola di Murano - Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The stage is set on the island of glass, where ancient kilns still…
- Laguna di Venezia - A knowledgeable tour guide will share intriguing facts about the island and delve into its fascinating history as you relax and take in the stunning scenery from a comfortable seat on a classic wooden boat.
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Isola di Murano - Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The stage is set on the island of glass, where ancient kilns still murmur the secrets of ages past. Observe the mesmerizing dance of fire and sand as skilled glassblowers transform molten material into exquisite, timeless creations. Here, tradition is not just a memory—it thrives, radiant and delicate as crystal. You will have the rare chance to witness a glassblowing demonstration up close, seated in the front row of the furnace theater. -
Burano - Burano: The Song of Color
A new scene emerges—vivid, whimsical, and full of light. Burano greets you with a spectrum of colorful houses, each one a note in a lively melody. Lace makers craft stories with their hands, and every corner seems to burst with color. This is more than just an island; it’s a celebration of life and artistry.
What's Included
- Murano Island Visit
- Guided tour by qualified and experienced tour guide
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano
- Torcello Island Visit (if option is selected)
- Burano Island Visit
- Murano Island Visit
- Guided tour by qualified and experienced tour guide
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano
- Torcello Island Visit (if option is selected)
- Burano Island Visit
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up
- Hotel pick up
Additional Information
Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts
Experience a captivating performance aboard a charming vintage boat, gliding across the sparkling waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the central figure.
Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The stage opens on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces continue to share secrets handed down…
Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts
Experience a captivating performance aboard a charming vintage boat, gliding across the sparkling waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the central figure.
Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame
The stage opens on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces continue to share secrets handed down through the ages.
Observe the mesmerizing dance of fire and sand as skilled artisans shape molten brilliance into timeless masterpieces.
Act II – Burano: The Song of Color
The scene transitions into a vibrant, joyful light.
Burano welcomes you with its dazzling array of pastel houses, each one a stroke in a living artwork.
Along serene canals, lace makers maintain a craft as delicate as poetry, weaving tales into every thread.
This is more than just an island.
It is a celebration of color, artistry, and the charm of everyday Venetian life.
This is not merely a tour; it is a thoughtfully curated small-group experience aboard a vintage boat, offering an elegant journey through craftsmanship and beauty.
- 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
- It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
Location
Venice Tours S.r.l.
Calle de le Rasse
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(537 Ratings)
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Banjaara101
May 23, 2026
Wonderful experience with a relaxing / comfortable boat ride - We were a family of 3 with my mom (a senior) & sister and this was an exhilarating experience. The entire activity was well-coordinated / precision-timed from the starting location activities to the boat journey stopping at Murano followed by Burano (and optional Torcello). The tour guide provided a lot of information covering the history, current state, inter-mixed with humor and satire to keep the boat journey as well as the land visits entertaining & informational.
It is a treat to watch the live demonstrations of a glass molding at the Murano factory and marvel in the sights of the products. The showroom had some unique pieces for sale and plenty to choose from. Burano was a more spread out village setting with picturesque structures and vendors with good options for lunch / snacks. Despite the sun weighing down, we had a gala time strolling through the village and clicking some memorable moments.
The overall duration was about 6 hours from start to finish and the location is very close to the San Zaccaria train station, making it convenient. There was ample of space on the boat and didn't feel crowded but this was the border season with the heat still not at it's summer peak.
Overall a satisfying experience and a day well spent admiring the crafts and learning about the origins at a relaxed pace.
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900rosemarya
May 5, 2026
Murano & Burano a must do trip. - Must do trip for a small group, a lovely journey across the lagoon to these two beautiful islands. Tour guide was knowledgeable , headsets work just fine but inside the boat I found it quite hard to hear over the sound of the engine. Small visit to the Murano factory (not too much of a hard sell of their products) very nice and then plenty of time on Burano for lunch and sightseeing. Thank you.
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Leew132
May 1, 2026
Excellent Day Trip - Joy was a great guide, very informative. Murano and the glass factory was amazing, such artistry! Burano was a wonderful place to walk around and shop. Colorful and quaint. So glad we booked this tour.
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Bojan_s
Feb 16, 2026
A very... - A very nice experience, and if your guide is Dalila, you will have a great time.
From my point of view, the island of Toricelli is left over and you better spend your time in Burano.
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Janet161616
May 10, 2026
Scenic Burano, gorgeous glass sculptures in Murano - We went on a City TOurs private tour. Speed boat got us there quickly., In factory, we watched men heating up glass and making leaves, short talk, long time given to walkig through enormous gallaries. Beautiful. Would have liked to visit a glass blowing factory as well. Went to Burano which is beautiful but would have been nice to have had more time for lunch and wondering through little alleys. 4 hours too little. Knowledgeable friendly guide.
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Irving
Apr 20, 2026
Lack of communication - Non existent communication- the meeting point changed we were not informed. Quite stressful at the start of a trip.
Otherwise the guide was very good.
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Sally_d
Apr 4, 2026
Disappointing - The main point in booking the tour rather than going solo was to learn more of the history. Unfortunately the sound system was so poor I couldn’t understand a word of what the guide said. At least 75% of the group stopped wearing the ear pieces, so I wasn’t alone.
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Cgallagher315
Mar 17, 2026
Less than expected - It was impossible to hear the guide when she went to the top of the ship. Glass show was good and Burano was beautiful
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Hectorc354
Jan 22, 2026
Express but mediocre excursion - A quick excursion for those who do not intend to delve into the visit. Literally, in Murano we were only taught the demonstration of the glass factory and did not give us time to even see the church which is 10min away. In Burano they give more time, but beware! In our case we pay the option of Torcello and you are discounted from the visit to Burano (coincides).
We were not taken to Torcello for arriving 4 min late... a boy there told us they got on the boat before and left 2min after the meeting time. I find it terrible that they don't wait even 5min, knowing that I'm on crutches and that we paid extra for that visit.
After making friends with people from the island itself, we conclude that it is worth going by public transport and being able to enjoy the island you want and the time you need to see each island and ask what interests you about the story to the people there (super friendly1) or even chat gpt.
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Julieju4149oy
Apr 15, 2026
Terrible company to book with!!! - Terrible company to book with!!! Use Viator instead. I never received any follow up email for the upcoming trip and was never told the name of the tour company this was booked with. Arrived in Venice at the supposed meeting site and NO ONE could help us. Many tours happening at the same time and none of them had my name on their list. Needless to say it was complete chaos!!! I had to purchase another excursion in Venice to be able to experience these islands. Completely unacceptable and I will be demanding a full refund.
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