Venice 5.5-Hour Small-Group Guided Murano and Burano Islands Experience with Glass and Lace Demonstrations
by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
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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.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€59.80Overview
This 5.5-hour tour begins in Venice with a meeting at a central location where participants board a vintage wooden boat. The boat crosses the Venetian Lagoon while a qualified guide provides information about the lagoon and its surroundings. The first stop is Murano Island, where the group spends about one hour inside a furnace theater watching a live glassblowing demonstration. Skilled artisans show traditional techniques as they shape molten glass into various objects. After Murano, the boat continues to Burano Island for approximately one hour. On Burano, participants observe a lace-making demonstration that highlights this traditional craft. The tour includes guided narration throughout, visits to both Murano and Burano islands, and live demonstrations of glassblowing and lace-making. Hotel pickup is not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions except exceptionally bad weather, and participants should arrive at the meeting point at least ten minutes before departure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Laguna di Venezia
Guests sit comfortably on a vintage wooden boat while a qualified guide shares details about the Venetian Lagoon's history and points out interesting features of the islands during the journey.
Isola di Murano
Spend one hour on Murano Island, known for its glassmaking. Watch glassblowers performing in a furnace theater, demonstrating the traditional technique of shaping molten glass into various objects. The demonstration takes place indoors in a viewing area with front-row seating.
60 min
Burano
Spend one hour on Burano Island. Observe a lace-making demonstration where artisans show how they create lace by hand. The island features brightly colored houses lining quiet canals, emphasizing its artistic character.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
End point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice 5.5-Hour Small-Group Guided Murano and Burano Islands Experience with Glass and Lace Demonstrations
by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Choose from 3 available options
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.€59.80Overview
This 5.5-hour tour begins in Venice with a meeting at a central location where participants board a vintage wooden boat. The boat crosses the Venetian Lagoon while a qualified guide provides information about the lagoon and its surroundings. The first stop is Murano Island, where the group spends about one hour inside a furnace theater watching a live glassblowing demonstration. Skilled artisans show traditional techniques as they shape molten glass into various objects. After Murano, the boat continues to Burano Island for approximately one hour. On Burano, participants observe a lace-making demonstration that highlights this traditional craft. The tour includes guided narration throughout, visits to both Murano and Burano islands, and live demonstrations of glassblowing and lace-making. Hotel pickup is not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions except exceptionally bad weather, and participants should arrive at the meeting point at least ten minutes before departure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Laguna di Venezia
Guests sit comfortably on a vintage wooden boat while a qualified guide shares details about the Venetian Lagoon's history and points out interesting features of the islands during the journey.
Isola di Murano
Spend one hour on Murano Island, known for its glassmaking. Watch glassblowers performing in a furnace theater, demonstrating the traditional technique of shaping molten glass into various objects. The demonstration takes place indoors in a viewing area with front-row seating.
60 min
Burano
Spend one hour on Burano Island. Observe a lace-making demonstration where artisans show how they create lace by hand. The island features brightly colored houses lining quiet canals, emphasizing its artistic character.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
End point
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.