Venice: Breathtaking Murano & Burano Private Boat Tour
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Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditional glassblowing on the island of Murano, and traditional lacemaking on Burano. The tour includes discounts on souvenirs from both demonstration workshops. Both islands have plenty to see, and you’ll have ample time to explore.
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GURPREET_B, 10/25/2025 3:18:07 PM
Great trip and a great way to learn and experience other islands including time to explore in your own time
lauriegalis, 10/25/2025 2:22:12 PM
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Manu was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. Just the right amount of time at both places. The glass blowing demonstration at Murano was fantastic! The gentleman has been doing this since the age of 12 and is now 78. Beautiful items and Burano is just lovely! From the colors of the buildings to the gelato, everything was as we hoped. We enjoyed our free time strolling about. We’d highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed.
Bonnie_S, 10/25/2025 2:05:15 PM
Our tour guide Elisa was great and very entertaining in spite of the terrible weather we encountered that day. Burano was beautiful and fun to walk around even in the rain . Murano was interesting . It was too expensive to buy anything though . Thankfully we spent more time in Burano . If weather was good , would give this a 5 star. 5 stars to Elisa the guide !!
karencV4805GW, 10/25/2025 1:07:17 PM
Very organized tour group with lots of feedback and clear instructions in advance. Monica did great explaining all the landmarks and giving us the history of Murano and Burano and the surrounding islands.
laurawiningerb, 10/25/2025 9:20:48 AM
My husband and I enjoyed this tour. Our guide was great. Loved the glass factory tour and shopping in Burano. The tour is by boat, so you see so much. Our tour was on October 22.
Jessica_C, 10/25/2025 9:20:46 AM
Sylvia was a terrific tour guide with plenty of interesting facts and suggestions. Highly recommend! Burrano is magnificent!!
Faith, 10/25/2025 8:24:34 AM
Fedrika was s fabulous guide. She’s extremely knowledgeable and knew the answers to all our questions. She was also extremely charming and easy to understand.
John_H, 10/25/2025 1:16:54 AM
The boat ride to Murao and Burano was rather lengthy but Emanua$lla explained the surro8ndig buildngs.
barbarahF7522TA, 10/24/2025 7:58:50 PM
Good tour and covered a lot of sights. It felt rushed a lot of the time. The glass demo was excellent. The boat pilot made an effort to let us see things that were extra and could only be seen from the water.
Hemanta_S, 10/24/2025 9:58:58 AM
Overall a very well organized trip. Our trip guide Alice was excellent. Shel have us all the information needed, answered all questions, and guided us throughout the trip. I will strongly recommend this trip.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that on Mondays, the typical lacemaking demonstration in Burano may not always be available. In such event, the tour still offers a captivating exploration of the island that showcases its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. We appreciate your understanding
- The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
- Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
Departure point
At the statue of a man (Vittorio Emanuele II) on a horse in Riva degli Schiavoni (San Zaccaria vaporetto stop), in front of the lagoon. The guide will have a City Wonders flag or sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.Return details
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditional glassblowing on the island of Murano, and traditional lacemaking on Burano. The tour includes discounts on souvenirs from both demonstration workshops. Both islands have plenty to see, and you’ll have ample time to explore.Redemption
• The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration) • Please be ready at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. We recommend that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find our meeting point. • Please make sure to head to the meeting point at the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy https://maps.app.goo.gl/fHt4q1sdn4o6bP15A • Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition. • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated! • City Wonders is not responsible for any personal belongings that are lost or damaged. Guests should ensure they keep track of their items throughout the entire duration of the tour. Please note that any additional shipping costs related to retrieved items will not be covered by City Wonders. Disclaimer: • Please note that on Mondays, the typical lacemaking demonstration in Burano may not always be available. In such event, the tour still offers a captivating exploration of the island that showcases its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. We appreciate your understanding24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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