Venice Lagoon Islands Tour: Discover Murano Glass Artistry and Burano Lace Crafting Traditions

Embark on a captivating tour of the Venice Lagoon Islands, where you’ll discover the ancient art of Murano glassmaking and the intricate lace crafting traditions of Burano. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of these islands, and indulge in delicious seafood cuisine while capturing the stunning local skyline.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Explore the lagoon with a tour that includes visits to the communities of Murano, Burano, and Torcello, where you can experience their ancient traditions and cuisine!

Highlights

  • Ellegi - Murano Glass Shop

  • Murano

  • Burano

  • Martina Vidal Venezia

  • Torcello

  • Museo Provinciale di Torcello

  • Laguna di Venezia

What's Included
    • Licensed Tour Leader awarded by the City of Venice in 2013.
Additional Information

Like any true Venetian, you’ll experience the Venice lagoon with a delightful Vaporetto ride! In Murano, the remaining 20 families continue to uphold the centuries-old tradition of glassmaking that dates back to the Roman Empire. You’ll be fascinated by the skillful walking tour through ‘Glassers Street’, where you can observe the prowess of the leading…

Location
Calle de la Colombina, 5040
Calle de la Colombina
MEETING POINT it is located just in front of the CUPIDO BAR VENICE BISTROUT TO JOIN THIS EXPERIENCE IT IS NECESSARY HAVING THE VAPORETTO 24Hours TICKET, that is costing 20euros. (It is possible buy it at your arrival time everywhere here in Venice or with me at our meeting point :)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(61 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Eva-kristin
Oct 26, 2025
Italian Time, Beautiful Islands, and the Best Guide! - 🌟 A perfect Venetian day! The tour lasted about an hour longer – but that’s Italian time 😊 We were a small and lovely group enjoying a beautiful day in Andrea’s hands. He shared so much interesting history and local knowledge along the way. I really prefer this type of tour compared to the big touristy ones. We took the local vaporettos, and Andrea was like a local “king,” always making sure we got ahead of the growing crowds — first on the first island and first on the local transport! A truly authentic and enjoyable way to explore Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Highly recommended! 🇮🇹✨
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Explore583156
Oct 15, 2025
Murano/ Burano tour - Had an awesome day in burano and Murano with Andrepoulo. He was the best! So knowledgeable and funny too! Highly recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Rachellew60
Sep 29, 2025
Definitely a perfect way to spend the day - Likely I wouldn’t have gotten to these places without this tour. But even if I tried to do it on my own, wouldn’t have been nearly as good. Andrea has great knowledge and key relationships to get you to bypass lines. Seriously so worth it. Great places to see with a great guide!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
J6365mpalexk
Sep 15, 2025
Fun tour and great for gluten-free visitors - Andrea was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interactive. We also appreciated that he knew where there were gluten-free dining options during our lunch in Burano.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Road01791527515
Sep 10, 2025
Great walking tour! - Andreapaolo was fun and very knowledgeable. We had a group of 7 retirees (except 1). We loved the 3 islands we visited. The assistance with the water buses was truly appreciated.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Abcmanzer
Aug 14, 2025
The Red Carpet Treatment while visiting the Islands around Venice - Andrea was an incredible guide for our group of 6 while touring Torcello, Burano, and Murano! Even before the tour we were easily communicating about our best options for booking and using the vaporetto. On the day of the tour, Andrea was mindful of the ages and abilities of the members of our group, allowing for appropriate pacing and magically scheduling events at each location as we moved from place to place. The highlights included the best seafood we ate in Italy while visiting Burano and front row, reserved seating at a Murano glass demonstration. Grazie Mille, Andrea for a day our family will never forget!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mongruen
Aug 6, 2025
A very rewarding excursion - An entertaining tour with a very well-informed guide who takes the time to link history to current facts and responds individually to each traveler
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alibau1234
Jul 9, 2025
The Best Way to See Venice Beyond the Crowds - Exploring the special islands around Venice was an unforgettable highlight of our trip—far beyond the usual city center experience. This tour opened our eyes to the beauty, history, and charm of these lesser-known gems, and we’re so grateful we didn’t miss out. Andrea, our guide, was exceptional—knowledgeable, warm, and effortlessly charismatic. His hospitality made us feel completely at ease and well taken care of. The tour struck the perfect balance between structured guidance and the freedom to explore at our own pace. It felt like a true concierge-level experience, and absolutely worth every penny.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Giloms
Jul 1, 2025
Andrea was awesome! - Andrea was awesome! Super charismatic and insightful. He really took into account what each person on the trip wanted to do/see. Definitely recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kaw2382
Jun 19, 2025
Great tour of the islands - What an amazing time. We took an amazing boat ride to three islands, had a great lunch. Andrea was fun, knowledgeable, and attentive. I would take this trip again and wish we had just a bit more time on the islands.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).