Venice Lagoon Islands Tour to Mazzorbo Burano and Murano

4.9 (36 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano.

Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: deTourist Venice Valerio Coppo

Ages: Youth (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick up point in Venice Fondamente Nove
Included: Guided walking tours in Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano
Included: Artisan lampwork glassblowing studio access and demonstration in Murano
Included: Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Water bus ticket. Tickets will be purchased onboard.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mazzorbo

30 min

We will have a fancy stroll in Mazzorbo, one of the quietest and idyllic islands in the lagoon where less than 300 people live. We will wander around in its lush gardens, stunning vineyards and a beautiful monastery.
Stop 2

15 min

We will walk and relax n the magical atmosphere of this walled vineyard, which hosts a native Venetian grape, the Dorona.
Burano

one hour

We will stroll alongside the lagoon with one of the most amazing views until we reach the long bridge that connects Mazzorbo to Burano. Famous for its brightly colored houses, its fine lace production and the freshest seafood, Burano is ‘bellisimo’
Stop 4

15 min

We will cross this bridge with a stunnig view among the cutest boats at the dock and fisherman houses.
Stop 5

15 min

We will wander down secret alleys until we reach the bridge of Terranova from where we can enjoy the most breathtaking view of the leaning bell tower of the church and from where you can really see how sharp its slope is.
Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi

15 min

We will stroll through the only square in the island where lace makers are at work at a traditional lace atelier. We will also check out the Love Viewing Bridge that connects three canals and three of the most colorful streets of Burano, before hopping on the water bus to Murano.
Murano

30 min

The glass-making island of Murano is the perfect island to top off your half a day trip and go off the beaten track, to places no tourists ever come
Stop 8

15 min

We will make our way to a unique artisan workshop where you can admire the fantastic skills of a lampwork artist who make impressive works of glass.
Stop 9

15 min

We will see together how glass artisans and factories are bringing forward the glassblowing tradition strolling along the Rio dei Vetrai ("canal of the glassmakers").
Palazzo Barovier&Toso

15 min

We will step in the the oldest glass factory in the world, admiring together how tradition, design and fashion can be combined together.
Stop 11

15 min

We will then discover some hidden gems of Murano as this church, hiding masterpieces from the Renaissance and stunning glass chandeliers.
Stop 12

15 min

We will wander around more hidden gems like an impressive industrial complex where they used to make beads

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the well in the internal yard of COMBO premises.

End point

We will tour the whole island of Murano and say goodbye in Murano, from where you can easily get back to Venice by water bus

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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