Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour

Join a local guide in the heart of Venice and embark on a private boat tour to enjoy the stunning Venetian lagoon. Make a stop at Murano Island to visit the S. Maria and Donato Cathedral and tour a historic glass factory. Then, proceed to Burano Island to discover the charming lace island.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Giorgio Maggiore - enjoy the view from the boat
  • Vetreria Artistica Colleoni - appreciate the art of glass manufacturing
    including blowing and sculpting techniques
    free time for shopping
  • Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato - explore the 7th Century treasure of Murano
  • Isola di Murano - a guided walking tour will allow…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • 1 glass of wine
  • 20% discount at Colleoni glass factory
  • Glass factory tour
  • Transportation via private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
Church of the Pietà - Saint Mary of the Visitation
Riva degli Schiavoni
Local guide will wait outside the Church which between locanda Vivaldi and Hotel Metropole. Close by boat station San Zaccaria From Santa Lucia train station and Piazzale Roma car terminal at use line 4.1 or 5.1
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elizabeth_d
Apr 26, 2026
A must in Venice! - This was such a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this to people who loved going on tours without feeling like a tourist. You are not in giant cattle call of people or walking around with earbuds in your ear and matching bright orange hats like many other tours. The guide was amazing, funny and knowledgeable. The tour consisted of hoping on a boat with 15 people while the guide tells fun stories and you have a glass of prosecco. When you reach Moreno you see a lovely glass with a few pieces then you have an hour to shop and stroll. After you hop back on the boat and head to Burono and you get a similar lace demonstration and then an hour and a half to shop, eat, and take photos. The hide recommended a wonderful lunch spot. After that the boat ride home and more stories. It was such a wonderful experience. The best of all our tours throughout Italy.
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Mark_t
Apr 25, 2026
Great day trip. - Great day out exploring other islands. Murano glass blowing demonstration was wonderful. Burano was a lovely, busy island with lots to see and great food. Shopping galore. Guide was informative and entertaining. Worth the cost.
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Jenna_w
Apr 22, 2026
Our guide, a true local... - Our guide, a true local to the islands, was an absolute delight and made the experience all the more enjoyable with their knowledge and warm personality. We especially recommend this tour because of the smaller group size, which made it feel much more personal and relaxed. The transportation was also excellent—smooth, comfortable, and really added to the overall experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a more intimate and well-organized way to explore the islands!
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Michael_n
Apr 22, 2026
Fantastic - We had the best time. Very informative, she told us and showed us so much. Found great spots for photos and great treats. Ricky, our boat driver was the best too. Tina, (hopefully I have your name correct), thank you for the best day and all your help at the end of Tour. Best of luck to you.
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Tc_pc2014
Apr 21, 2026
Time well spent - Our guide, Rachel, was super friendly and explained the past and present of each island we passed on the way to Murano and Burano. She answered all questions and gave us shopping and eating recommendations. The glass making demonstration was informative. Burano was beautiful. We enjoyed the experience.
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Daria_b
Apr 20, 2026
Tour was Fantastico! - Loved this tour. Our tour guide was Fantastic and the boat captain was excellent. Watching an actual artisan glass worker make two different items was really cool. Then viewing and shopping the six rooms of Murano glass was jaw dropping. Discounts provided if you wanted to buy were reasonable. We also enjoyed the Burano island. The lace shop that the tour operator took us to was very special. The staff was so nice and the lacework was just incredible. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Abby_c
Apr 15, 2026
Personal, fun and interesting glimpse of Murano, Burano and Venetian life - I went on this tour with my husband and two daughters, ages 10 and 12, in March. It was fantastic! The meeting place was well defined and close to St. Mark's Square. The boat ride was amazing and gave excellent views of Venice that you dont get from shore. Plus there was a glass of complimentary prosecco. Murano and Burano were both beautiful. The glass blowing demonstration was interesting and a close up view of how it's done. The artists were amazing to watch. There was quite a bit of information on making lace in Burano and seeing the intricacies in person from a family that still makes it by hand was incredible. But the best part of the trip was our guide, Rachel. She was so personable and funny. She kept apologizing for having her son along because he was out of school due to voting. But he was so well behaved and it made the tour even better because you were with a real Italian single mom, working and living life. Everything was great. Don't hesitate to book this one!
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Victoria_f
Apr 13, 2026
Guila gave us a wonderful... - Guila gave us a wonderful tour of Murano and Burano islands. She was very friendly and engaging with a lot of Venetian information. Highly recommend.
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James_b
Apr 27, 2026
Tour guide was clear with... - Tour guide was clear with details and very informative of Venice history! First time ever not getting motion sickness, small boat ride was cool!
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Belinda_b
Apr 25, 2026
Great demonstration but comments for Burano amd return to dock - Great experience for glass blowing BUT tume spent at not long enough. Should need at least another hour to be able to look at everything. Also, you should have advanced warning and instruction should you need a entry code after returning in dock.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).