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Murano & Burano Islands Private Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
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Highlights

  • Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon on a small-group guided speedboat tour with round-trip transfers and immersive artisan experiences.
  • Visit Murano’s working glass studio to witness master artisans shape molten glass into intricate forms using centuries-old techniques.
  • Stroll through Burano’s rainbow-colored streets and watch skilled craftswomen demonstrate traditional lacemaking passed down for generations.
  • Your expert guide shares stories, island history, and explains artisan techniques, making each stop more meaningful and engaging.
  • Fun fact: Murano’s glassblowers were once banned from leaving Venice—so valuable were their secrets that defection meant execution.

Your Experience

Discover the centuries-old crafts of glassblowing and lacemaking on a half-day boat tour to Murano and Burano, with round-trip transfers from Venice.

Getting started

  • Meet your guide at your selected departure point—St. Mark’s Square. After a brief introduction, board a private or shared boat with your group and begin your journey across the Venetian Lagoon. No additional ticket validation is required beyond your booking confirmation. Note that the boat departs at 8:15am and 9:10am from June 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.

What to expect

Murano Island

Famous for its glassmaking heritage, Murano was once the only place in Europe where artisans knew how to make mirrors. Visit a working glassblower’s studio for a live demonstration of this centuries-old craft, followed by time in a showroom filled with intricate glass art.

Burano Island

Burano is known for its vividly colored homes, originally painted so fishermen could spot them from sea. Visit a traditional lace-making building where local women demonstrate techniques passed down through generations. Enjoy time to explore Burano’s canals, sample local cookies, or shop for handmade lace.

Exploring with a guide

Your guide shares cultural and historical insights as you travel between islands, offering context to the artisan traditions and helping you make the most of your time.

Features

  • Live glassblowing demonstration in Murano

  • Handmade lace display in Burano

  • Colorful streets and canals of Burano

  • Artisan shops and local treats

Wrapping up

The tour ends back at your original departure point, giving you easy access to continue exploring Venice on your own.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip transportation by private boat taxi
  • Visit to Murano and Burano
  • Expert guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Chinese (as per option selected)
  • Small group size of 22 guests or less
  • Glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

A camera for Burano’s bright backdrops and Murano’s live demos. In summer, sunscreen and a hat are highly recommended for the boat rides. Bring cash if you’d like to purchase handmade lace or Murano glass.

Pets are not allowed on this small-group boat tour. Luggage or large backpacks are not permitted on the boat.

This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to steps and uneven terrain. Boarding the boat may require a step down from the dock; assistance is limited.

Tour operates rain or shine, but high tide may affect boat access. Demonstrations take place in real workshops not open to the public otherwise.

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