Venice Islands: Murano and Burano Discovery

Embark on a private luxury tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, the hidden gems of Venice. Escape the tourist trail and discover the islands’ rich history, traditional craftsmanship, and picturesque villages. Immerse yourself in the ageless arts of glassblowing and lacemaking, and witness the creation of intricate handcrafted pieces. Explore Venice your way, at your own pace.

Duration: 6 hours, 7 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isola di Murano - We will then continue our visit to the old Murano city center (Campo San Stefano) with its characteristic clock tower and the Renaissance church of San Pietro Martire: a treasure chest of paintings by Veronese and Bellini. Crossing the bridge over Murano’s Grand Canal, we could then reach another jewel of the island: the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Back to Venice by private water taxi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

You can explore Venice in two ways: either by following the well-trodden tourist path chosen by around 20 million annual visitors or by daring to veer off the beaten track. We specialize in crafting genuine travel adventures for intrepid explorers eager to see more than the usual sights. Escape the throngs of tourists and immerse yourself in the genuine…

Location
Isola di Murano
Isola Di Murano, Piazzale Roma o Fondamenta Nuove
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariafernanda_r
Feb 22, 2026
Excellent, the guide is... - Excellent, the guide is spectacular! Burano and Murano are lovely places and meeting them away from normal tourism is great!
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Clarice_w
Oct 16, 2025
Priceless Experience in Venice - Most incredible day! Nadia is an incredible tour guide. She met us at hotel and we jumped on our private water taxi. She told us history of many islands what their purpose was and of Venice. At Murano we went to a glass factory but is not one that many go to. The workers their are artist and work as a team to great beautiful pieces. Think of it as going to an art gallery. There was no pressure but of course there are items to purchase. I found exactly what I was looking for and did not feel I needed to purchase more. We then when to the island of Burano. Walked beautiful quiet streets before eating at a Michelin Star restaurant for lunch. She was so patient bc we had a bottle of wine and a true Venetian meal. Then we visited a famous lace store and watched Emilia sew lace. Again no pressure but this is where you would want to buy lace. They took us upstairs where they beautiful table covers and more. Last but not least we went to the island of Trecello - which is the birth place of Venice. There is incredible mosaics in the church. Wonderful day and experience! Nadia is the best! If you are wondering if this day is worth the price tag and going private - yes it is! We moved at our own pace and never felt rushed.
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Timothy_h
Jul 14, 2025
We had a great time with... - We had a great time with our new friend in Venice. That would be Nadia a Venice local. She knew all the local places to show us for the day. We arrived as strangers and parted as friends. I highly recommend spending a day with her and hearing her stories.
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Camille_s
May 9, 2025
Venice Islands tour - Wonderful way to visit these beautiful islands. Nadia was a fabulous guide. Having the private transport and be on our own time schedule was incredible.
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Breanna_r
Jan 2, 2025
Nadia is an amazing,... - Nadia is an amazing, gives great detail and really lets you create your own tour if you want. We wanted to do certain things on Burano and she was very accommodating to our preferences. She made it so fun and entertaining, didn’t feel like a true tour guide due her fun attitude but also extensive knowledge.
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Kathy_z
Dec 29, 2024
Great day! - Great way to see the island and understand the Venice island history. Things move pretty quick but you cover a lot of ground. Nadia was kind, knowledgeable and efficient!
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Norman_s
Dec 21, 2024
Murano, Burano and Torcello Boat Tour - Such a fun day on the water seeing the islands around Venice. Even though the weather was a little grey, the boats were comfortable and warm and the sights were awesome. Saw glass blowing in Murano, wonderful lunch in Burano and gorgeous church in Torcello. Learned a lot and everyone had a blast.
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Shelli_m
Nov 2, 2024
Fantastic Day Exploring Three Islands. - Our party of three thoroughly enjoyed our six hour private tour. We started with a glass blowing tour on Murano which was exceptional. Our tour there culminated with each of us trying our hand at glass blowing. Next we ventured to Burano and enjoyed a typical Venetian lunch at a local restaurant. We saw lace being made and had time to shop. Our final stop was Trocello - what a special place. This island is quaint and has fewer tourists. We visited a church and enjoyed a leisurely stroll. This tour exceeded any expectation we had. Our guide Nadia was extremely knowledgeable, clearly knew the best spots to go and had a warm and inviting personality. The day was like visiting a long time friend. Between each island we were transported by private water taxi. If you are looking for a luxurious way to tour a few islands around Venice with an exceptional guide, we highly recommend this tour.
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Maegan_s
Sep 25, 2024
A wonderful day! - What a great day! You can tell Nadia has spent a lot of time researching the best glass factory to take you to. Awesome demonstration and beautiful gallery. Burano was too notch, Nadia knew all the places to get the best pics. The trip wouldn't have been complete without a stop in Torcello. Definitely recommend.
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Zachary_w
Aug 17, 2025
Loved Torcello - We really engine’s Torcello and the visit to allocate factory in Murano. Nahdia is the best. I would have loved a bit more time in both Murano and Burano, but the rest was perfect.
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up to 6 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).