Guided Tours

Murano & Burano Islands Private Boat Tour with Glass Blowing

Name: Murano & Burano Islands Private Boat Tour with Glass Blowing
Start: 2026-10-03T09:00:00
End: 2026-10-03T13:00:00
Location: Venice

Take a boat tour to the the charming islands of the Venetian Lagoon and take a peek into the ancient crafts of glass-making and lace-making.

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.

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

TOTAL DURATION4 hours - 5 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Start point
St. Mark's Square
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1. Murano Island
1 activity
Guided tour, Free time to explore & Visit attraction
Explore Murano with your expert guide, then visit a working glass studio to watch master artisans shape molten glass using centuries-old techniques.
Things to do
Glass blowing demonstration
Included in price
2. Burano Island
Guided tour, Free time to explore & Visit attraction
End point
St. Mark's Square
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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What to bring

Camera: Bring a camera to capture Murano’s glassblowing demonstrations and Burano’s colorful streets.

Sun protection: Carry sunscreen and a hat for summer boat rides.

Cash: Bring cash if you plan to purchase handmade lace or Murano glass souvenirs.

What's not allowed

Pets: Pets are not allowed on this small-group boat tour.

Large luggage: Large luggage and backpacks are not permitted on the boat.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This tour is not wheelchair accessible due to boat boarding steps and uneven terrain.

Boat boarding: Boarding may require a step down from the dock; assistance is limited.

Additional information

Lace-making demonstration: From November to March, the lace-making demonstration may not be available on Mondays. A comparable alternative will be offered where possible.

Weather conditions: The tour operates in all weather conditions, but high tide may affect boat access.

Artisan workshops: Demonstrations take place in working artisan workshops.

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