Venice: Murano & Burano with Boat & Glass Blowing | Private Tour

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Venice: Murano & Burano with Boat & Glass Blowing | Private Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Guided Tour of Murano and Burano with Boat — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Set off with your private guide on a half day tour to explore the colourful islands of Murano and Burano, possibly the most evocative of the whole archipelago. Your tour from Venice to Murano and Burano begins as you board your motorboat and set off across the Venetian Lagoon to your first stop, the island of Murano, world renowned for its ancient tradition of glass making. Marvel at glass masters blowing glass right in front of the furnace and enjoy a visit at their elegant show room. The excursion then continues to the island of Burano, famous for its colourful houses and the hand-crafted lace works, true works of art created by the local ladies. Head back to Venice after this fascinating boat trip in the Venetian Lagoon. The stops on the islands will be about an hour in Murano and a hour and a half in Burano.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: CityEyes Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meet&Greet your Guide at your Hotel/Accommodation in Venice
Included: Pick up and drop off service
Included: Private Motor Boat & Skipper
Included: Official Private Tour Guide
Included: Glass Blowing Show

Not included

Not included: Food And Drinks
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Isola di Murano

1 h 40 min

Murano is one of the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, and it is definitely a must-see. Its glass excellent craftmanship is worldwide famous. Since when, according to tradition, the first glassmakers established here in the 13th century, the Murano Island became a symbol of Venice and the Made in Italy. The Murano Glass Museum i salso a destination, where you can better understand the secrets of this expert handmade tradition.
Burano

1 h 40 min

Known as the colorful island of lace, this authentic Italian gem lays in the Venice laguna and offers stunning landscapes and traditional memories of a past actually out of time. Be impressed by the tranquility and calmness of the elderly ladies embroidering original Burano lace on their tombolo (or lace pillow). Literally a slice of Heaven.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Palazzetto Pisani Boutique Resort
Hotel de l'Alboro
Berlino Hotel Venice
Hotel Vecellio
Hotel Caneva
Hotel Bel Sito e Berlino
Hotel Ca'Vendramin Zago
Hotel Becher
Hotel Locanda Salieri
Locanda Cavanella
Hotel Al Vagon

and 337 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.