Category Murano & Burano Island Tours

Venice · MURANO & BURANO ISLAND TOURS

The 15 Best Murano & Burano Island Tours from Venice

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Murano for the glass furnaces, Burano for the painted houses and the lace, Torcello for the silence and the old mosaic. Below are the best island boat tours ranked: how long each spends on the water, whether a glassblowing demo is included, group size and price, and which ones still leave you time to wander before the boat back.

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Getting There: Where the Boat Leaves and How the Timing Feels

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with glass-blowing, factory visits, and free time to wander.

“The trip is really well organised and consists in three main stops in three different island. You have time to explore the little islands, take a coffe and pictures. The only thing I found disgusting was the visit to the Vetro Officine: the owner who explained the process of creating an time of glass was extremely rude and acted as if he was disgusted by the tourists visiting (and paying for this) the Officine. He made some comments in local language very rude, and he cared only in guiding people to the gift shop… disgusting person. The last island, Burano, was magical. So so beautiful. Overall, if you remove these…”

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Murano & Burano: Boat Tour with Guide & Glass Factory Visit

Murano & Burano: Boat Tour with Guide & Glass Factory Visit - Getting There: San Marco Cornoldi Pier vs. the Railway Station

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - The St. Mark’s Boat Ride: Views First, Host Commentary Second

3.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Panoramic boat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with live glassblowing in Murano, plus colorful Burano and quiet Torcello.

“The glassblowing demonstration was very cool. My wife loved Burano and said it was the cutest town we had been to so far. Great day relaxing on the boat between islands.”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Walking Murano after the demo: churches, mosaics, and canal-town energy

4.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

A half-day motorboat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano, with glassblowing and lace, plus quick stops for Byzantine sights.

“The different islands are lovely to visit, but there is very little to do and the time on each island us limited. Sometimes you have to make a choice of either wandering around or stopping for refreshments - 50 mins doesn't allow for both.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Burano lace and the color of the houses from the canals

5.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Private-boat Murano glassblowing and Burano lace plus colorful houses, led by a local guide in a small group from Venice.

“Our adventure on Murano and Burano was a wonderful experience. Rachel our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable with also personable as well. I would highly recommend this tour and Rachel as a guide!”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Meeting Point Reality: The Yellow Desk on Riva degli Schiavoni

Murano, Burano, Torcello: Tour with Guide & Glass Factory

Murano, Burano, Torcello: Tour with Guide & Glass Factory - Meeting points in Venice: San Marco area or Santa Lucia/Train Station

Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking - The Private Boat Ride: Faster Than Wandering, Calm Compared to Crowds

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit - Murano’s glassblowing: watching masters at Vetreria Artistica

Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - Meeting Points in Venice: Santa Lucia vs. Vidali Group Options

10.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21

Half-day speedboat to Murano and Burano with a live glassblowing demo and time to wander, photo, and shop in the lagoon.

“Justyna provided us with an enjoyable experience all around. She was prompt, engaging, enthusiastic and flexible to meet our specific needs. Highly recommend.”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Getting to the islands: meeting points and the boat rhythm

Murano, Burano & Torcello: Vetro, Case Colorate & Storia

Murano, Burano & Torcello: Vetro, Case Colorate & Storia - The speedboat ride: the part you should actually pay attention to

Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - Where to Meet at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni (and How to Avoid Wasted Time)

Venice: Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

Venice: Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner - The Lagoon Route: San Marco to Murano and Burano After Dark

14.Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,758 reviews · from $124

Candlelit dinner cruise through the Venetian Lagoon on a galleon, with Prosecco, wine, and views of Murano and Burano at night.

“It was a fantastic ride around Venice and the surrounding islands with delicious food in-between the stunning scenery. Would do it again!”

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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island - Private Boat Ride on the Venice Lagoon: The Part People Underestimate

15.Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,504 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Private boat to Murano and Burano for Murano glass-blowing and Burano lace, plus Venice Lagoon views in about 5 hours.

“A fantastic guide, Guido (I think) and great captain. My guide was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. An amazing glass blowing demonstration at Murano Island, followed by a visit to a lace shop in Burano Island, where we also had free time to take photos and grab lunch. I would highly recommend this tour. Just the perfect amount of time.”

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