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

Overview

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditional glassblowing on the island of Murano, and traditional lacemaking on Burano. The tour includes discounts on souvenirs from both demonstration workshops. Both islands have plenty to see, and you’ll have ample time to explore.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Small Group of 22 people or fewer

Round-trip transportation by private boat just for your group

Expert, English-speaking local guide for the whole tour

High-quality headset for clear audio and seamless commentary

Discount at the glass gallery where the demonstration is given

Glassmaking & lacemaking demonstrations

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please note that the order of island visits and demonstrations may vary due to local conditions and availability. Glassblowing and lace-making demonstrations are hosted by working artisans and may change without notice. The tour operates in all weather and involves moderate walking.

The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)

Important: Total time per stop includes boat transfers between Venice and the islands, guided activities, and free time on each island.

Please note that from November to March, the lace-making demonstration may not be available on Mondays. In such cases, we will do our best to provide a comparable alternative experience.

Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.