Murano Glass and Burano Lace Tour

Join your city guide in the hub of Venice. From there, embark on a private vessel to take in the sights of the Venice lagoon. Make a pit stop at the island of Murano to marvel at the S. Maria and Donato Cathedral and pay a visit to a historical glass factory. Round off the trip with a halt at the Burano island, famously known for its lace.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Giorgio Maggiore - admire from the boat
  • Vetreria Artistica Colleoni - will admire glass manufacture

blowing and sculpture technuque

free time for shopping

  • Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato - visit the VII Century gem if Murano
  • Isola di Murano - a guided walking tour will petmit to explore the Island
  • Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site - explore fishetman village
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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Emily_b
Nov 17, 2025
Amazing Tour! - We had such an amazing time on the tour. Alex was so knowledgeable & friendly. The glassblowing demo was incredible to watch. We bought a beautiful piece while we were there. Burano was fun to visit & see everything that can be made with lace.
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Marc_l
Nov 15, 2025
Glass factory was... - Glass factory was incredible. Burano was charming. Guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. I would do it again.
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Janice_b
Nov 12, 2025
Excellent tour and tour guide - The Murano/Burano experience was unique. Our guide was born and raised in Venice had lived in Burano. She had a special connection with the merchants in Burano and gave us so much information about the life in Venice. It was an unforgettable experience.
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Gerald_w
Nov 1, 2025
Burano Wow - The glass blowing demonstration similar to other demonstrations previously seen. The shop of finished products was awesome. Burano was a highlight! Lace demonstration was very interesting and the Main Street shops, restaurants, and houses was well worth the trip.
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Paul_c
Oct 30, 2025
Great tour - Exactly what it says on the tin - a chance to see master craftspeople at work in a glass workshop and a lace makers workshop. There was time to explore Burano and get some lunch. Add in an excellent guide pointing out the sights while on the water (thanks Rachele) and a glass of Prosecco - well, an excellent way to spend half a day in Venice.
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Leslie_s
Oct 27, 2025
🛶 **Enchanting Islands, Artful Traditions, and a Wonderful Guide** - Our Murano & Burano tour was a beautiful blend of craftsmanship, culture, and charm. Rachel, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience both informative and enjoyable. The Murano glass demonstration was absolutely mesmerizing—watching the artisan shape molten glass into delicate forms was unforgettable. The gallery showcasing the finished pieces was stunning, a true testament to the island’s artistry. I only wish we had more time to explore additional glass studios and shops on Murano. Burano was equally captivating, with its colorful houses and relaxed atmosphere. We had more time here, which allowed us to enjoy a lovely lunch and do some shopping. The lace-making demonstration was brief but meaningful—a 10-minute talk accompanied by a live demonstration that gave us a glimpse into this intricate tradition. Overall, this tour offered a perfect taste of Venetian island life and artistry. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates handmade beauty and a well-paced, scenic day trip.
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Harry_n
Oct 26, 2025
Burano is the real attraction - Murano is advertised as the main attraction. But, all you do in Murano is go from the boat into a glass factory and showroom. That is dazzling; but, there is nothing else to see in Murano. On the other hand, Burano is highly attractive. A big hit with tourists strolling through a very picturesque small town. I had to conclude that you need to emphasize Burano more in advertising this tour
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Anton
Oct 23, 2025
Trip to Murano glass works and Burano island. - Fascinating to hear the history of the glass making and to watch a master glass artist create a beautiful piece of glass. Amazing to see all the various pieces for sale in the factory museum and store. Trip to Burano was also very enlightening to hear about the longevity of life of the women on the island and to see the lacework they.create.
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Connie_k
Oct 22, 2025
Great Excursion - Rachel, our guide was terrific. The tour was very informative. Both Murano and Burano were so worth the trip. Beautiful artistry.
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Cary_g
Oct 25, 2025
Awesome glass factory!! Burano is fun! - We missed the boat because we were not aware we had to take a ferry with several stops to get to the meeting point. Better instructions on how to navigate the ferry area and what line to take to get to the meeting spot would be VERY helpful! They did tell us to take the 7 and we caught up to the group on Murano Island. The Demo was amazing especially the making of the horse! Didn’t get much time to shop in the gift shop (I think because we missed it earlier) but did get a few items! Burano was nice had free time to explore! Hint! You can but lots of Murano glass jewelry on Burano if you don’t have time on Murano. The lace makers presentation was awesome so much hard work goes into those! Great souvenir buying area!!
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).