Murano & Burano Islands Day Tour with Glass Factory Visit















Take a tour by boat to Burano and Murano and explore the colorful island of Burano including watching glassworks at Murano. Choose between a half-day afternoon guided tour of the islands, and a round-trip shuttle transport from St. Mark's or Venice's Santa Lucia train station.
highlights
highlights
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Explore Murano and Burano, two of Venice's most authentic islands by boat transfer.
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Visit Murano for a glass-blowing demonstration and Burano for a stroll along colorful streets, with a guide onboard.
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Take a stroll along the brightly painted houses of Burano and explore a side of Venice that is more real and authentic.
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Experience Murano glass factory and learn about the processes behind glass production.
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The name Burano is derived from the 'Porta Boreana', in Altino, from which people fled to the city, while Murano consists of seven smaller islands connected by canals and bridges.
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Fun Fact: Murano's handmade traditional glassmaking is passed from one generation to another, no one goes to a training institution, and these skills are taught at home.
inclusions
inclusions
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Half-day afternoon guided tour of Murano & Burano (optional)
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4-hour tour of the islands (optional)
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Multilingual guide
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Murano glass factory visit with a demonstration of glass processing
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Boat transfer between the islands
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Free time on the islands
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Free WiFi onboard
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Round-trip transfers from St. Mark's Basilica/Venice train station (depending on option selected)
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 6 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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ratings & reviews
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There are two beautiful islands near Venice, Burano, and Murano, that are perfect for those who want to escape the crowds of tourists. While the former is known for its colorful buildings, the latter is known for its glassmaking. A day trip to Burano or Murano is a great way to see both islands while you are in Venice.
What to Expect On Your Guided Tour
Experience the islands of Burano and Murano on a boat tour from Venice. Sailing a comfortable boat, you will enjoy some time at leisure on the islands, and you will see a demonstration of glass-blowing.You will be taken by boat to the beautiful islands of Murano and Burano. Join your guide if you want to learn about the history of glass-making over on Murano island. You will be able to visit the glass-making factory at Murano and learn more about the glass-making process there. Explore the small canals and buildings that line the islands of Murano and Burano as you ride by boat. Spend some time on your own as you explore these islands.
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
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The tour is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
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It’s recommended to always wear comfortable shoes while on the tour.
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Pets and guided pets are allowed during the tour.
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This experience is suitable for pram/stroller users.
my tickets
my tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Points
Departure from St. Mark
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Meet your guide at Approdo Cornoldi, Venezia.
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Address: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4136, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.
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Landmark: Piers 1a/b, 2a/b, and 3a/b are close to Palazzo Cornoldi.
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A guide will wait for you in front of the docks and guide you to your boat.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Departure from Venice’s Train Station
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Meet your guide at Ferrovia Compartimentale (ex F30).
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Address: 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy.
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Landmark: A small pier in front of the KFC restaurant.
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Look for a guide who will be on the spot 15 minutes before the departure. They will show you to your boat.
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