Venice Half-Day Murano and Burano Islands Tour by Private Boat with Glassblowing and Lacemaking
by The Tour Guy
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This half-day tour by private boat covers the islands of Murano and Burano near Venice, with a local English-speaking guide. Starting near the S. Zaccaria Vaporetto Stop in Venice, the group boards a boat for a short trip to Murano. Along the way, the guide points out notable sights. Upon arrival in Murano, the tour visits a working glassblower’s workshop where a craftsman demonstrates glassblowing and explains the process. Guests can then browse glass art and have some free time. Next, the boat travels to Burano, known for its brightly painted houses and traditional lacemaking. The guide leads a walk through the colorful streets to a lace workshop where women show their lace making techniques, a tradition passed down through generations. This demonstration is only available on guided tours. After Burano, the group returns by private boat to Venice’s main island, enjoying views on the 45-minute trip back. The total tour time is approximately 4.5 hours. The tour includes round-trip private boat transport, an English-speaking guide, the glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations, and some free time in Burano. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Venice
Meet the guide near the S. Zaccaria Vaporetto Stop in Venice. The group boards a private boat for a short trip to Murano. While traveling, the guide provides information about the sights seen from the boat. The boat arrives at Murano, an island known worldwide for its glassmaking.
Isola di Murano
Spend about 75 minutes at a working glassblower’s studio on Murano. Watch a craftsman demonstrate the glassblowing process while listening to an English explanation of how glass is made and colored. This is an active workshop where the traditional craft continues. After the demonstration, guests can browse a large collection of glass artworks and have some time to explore independently.
75 min
Burano
Travel to the nearby island of Burano. Walk through the streets lined with brightly colored houses. Learn that this tradition began with fishermen painting their homes to recognize them from a distance. Visit a lace workshop where skilled women demonstrate traditional lacemaking techniques, a practice passed down over generations. This demonstration is only available on guided tours. Guests can observe the detailed work and learn how these methods differ from machine sewing.
105 min
Piazza San Marco
Return by private boat to Venice’s main island. The trip takes about 45 minutes and offers views of the surrounding lagoon and Venetian landmarks.
45 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
End point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Venice Half-Day Murano and Burano Islands Tour by Private Boat with Glassblowing and Lacemaking
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$58Overview
This half-day tour by private boat covers the islands of Murano and Burano near Venice, with a local English-speaking guide. Starting near the S. Zaccaria Vaporetto Stop in Venice, the group boards a boat for a short trip to Murano. Along the way, the guide points out notable sights. Upon arrival in Murano, the tour visits a working glassblower’s workshop where a craftsman demonstrates glassblowing and explains the process. Guests can then browse glass art and have some free time. Next, the boat travels to Burano, known for its brightly painted houses and traditional lacemaking. The guide leads a walk through the colorful streets to a lace workshop where women show their lace making techniques, a tradition passed down through generations. This demonstration is only available on guided tours. After Burano, the group returns by private boat to Venice’s main island, enjoying views on the 45-minute trip back. The total tour time is approximately 4.5 hours. The tour includes round-trip private boat transport, an English-speaking guide, the glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations, and some free time in Burano. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Venice
Meet the guide near the S. Zaccaria Vaporetto Stop in Venice. The group boards a private boat for a short trip to Murano. While traveling, the guide provides information about the sights seen from the boat. The boat arrives at Murano, an island known worldwide for its glassmaking.
Isola di Murano
Spend about 75 minutes at a working glassblower’s studio on Murano. Watch a craftsman demonstrate the glassblowing process while listening to an English explanation of how glass is made and colored. This is an active workshop where the traditional craft continues. After the demonstration, guests can browse a large collection of glass artworks and have some time to explore independently.
75 min
Burano
Travel to the nearby island of Burano. Walk through the streets lined with brightly colored houses. Learn that this tradition began with fishermen painting their homes to recognize them from a distance. Visit a lace workshop where skilled women demonstrate traditional lacemaking techniques, a practice passed down over generations. This demonstration is only available on guided tours. Guests can observe the detailed work and learn how these methods differ from machine sewing.
105 min
Piazza San Marco
Return by private boat to Venice’s main island. The trip takes about 45 minutes and offers views of the surrounding lagoon and Venetian landmarks.
45 min
Meeting point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
End point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.