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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Avinash120619
Jun 8, 2025
Insightful - If there's anything that Andrea is born to do, it is to be a guide. He's knowledgeable, sensitive, energetic, witty and makes everyone feel special. If you thought that Venice is only about Gondola rides, join this tour to get insights into rich history and tradition as well as current economy of Venice.
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Resort32075472667
May 2, 2025
Thank you for a great tour! - My wife and I had a fantastic time on the Island Tour, and a big part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Andrepaolo. He was warm, kind, and genuinely happy to share the experience with us. His sense of humor, knowledge, and attentiveness made the tour truly special. We were part of a group with many children, and he handled it with such ease, offering tips, little-known facts, and interesting history about each place we visited. He always made sure everyone felt safe and included. We’re grateful for the care and energy he brought to the day. it really made the tour memorable. Thank you, Andreapaolo! Peter and Inah
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Chase_p
Apr 20, 2025
The Islands of Venice - Fantastic tour! A friendly guide who knows everyone. Efficient, eventful, and a perfect look at the islands. It doesn't take the entire day, so you can go back to any island you like more than the others if you'd like. Andrea had an anecdote about everything we could think of, and was a pleasure to be around.
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Randi
Oct 15, 2024
A must- book tour if you come to Venice! - This tour is a must book! Andrea, our tour guide, was amazing. He was super knowledgeable, engaging, and funny. The glass blowing demonstration was really cool to watch. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!
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Goplaces18462043815
Oct 14, 2024
Lovely! - Andrea was an excellent guide and had great personality. We had a great experience overall. The islands are pretty and he had great stories on the history as well.
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David_h
Sep 25, 2024
Perfect tour of all three islands - Our guide Andrea was fantastic. He was colorful, friendly and attentive guide! He showed us the highlights of Torcello (which many tours unfortunately skip), Burano, and Murano. A great tour for a very reasonable cost.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).