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Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on your own. Travel by private boat with an expert English-speaking guide, then step into Murano’s glassmaking heritage as a master glassblower shapes molten glass in a working studio. Continue to Burano, where local artisans keep the island’s delicate lacemaking tradition alive by hand.

Activity location

  • Isola di Murano
    • Isola Di Murano, Piazzale Roma o Fondamenta Nuove
    • 30141, Murano, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colonna di San Todaro
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$96.12 x 1 AdultS$96.12
Total
Price is S$96.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free time to explore both islands
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lacemaking demonstration in Burano
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private boat transport from Venice
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide tips

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
  • On certain dates, most travellers 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
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or prams.
  • This tour is not recommended for travellers prone to seasickness.

Activity itinerary

Venice (Pass by)

Meet your small group and tour leader at the meeting point in the heart of Venice. Then board a private luxury Vaporetto, just for your tour group, to your first stop island stop, Murano.

Isola di Murano

  • 1h 15m
Arrive on Murano, the island known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visit a working glassblower’s studio and watch molten glass take shape while your guide explains how this craft became one of Venice’s most famous exports.

Burano

  • 1h 45m
Continue by private boat from Murano to Burano. The short ride gives you another chance to take in the lagoon scenery before arriving at one of Venice’s most distinctive islands. Step onto Burano, known for its brightly painted fishermen’s houses and lacemaking heritage. Visit a small workshop to watch artisans practice traditional lacemaking, then enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and take photos.

Piazza San Marco

  • 45m
After your visit to Murano and Burano conclude, hop on our private boat alongside your tour leader and enjoy the panoramic views on the way back to Venice's main island.

Location

Activity location

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    Isola di Murano
    • Isola Di Murano, Piazzale Roma o Fondamenta Nuove
    • 30141, Murano, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Colonna di San Todaro
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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