Murano & Burano Self-Guided Tour

Enjoy a relaxing day afloat in the beautiful Venetian Lagoon. We'll travel by boat to two islands: Murano and Burano. On Murano, you'll watch a live demonstration of traditional glassblowing.

Boat to Murano & Burano

We'll meet at the specified pier in Venice and board our tour boat for a cruise across the Venetian Lagoon. During the cruise, multilingual guides will share insights about the lagoon's history. Our first stop will be the island of Murano, renowned for its glass-making industry dating back to the Middle Ages. We'll stay for about 45 minutes to visit a glass factory and watch a live demonstration of this ancient art.

Next, we'll head to the island of Burano, where you'll have approximately an hour and a half to explore its colorful houses and rich cultural heritage. Burano is particularly known for its crochet work and lace, or merletti. You can visit lace museums and local shops selling this craft.

We'll regroup at the Burano pier for the return to Venice, ending the tour at either the Santa Lucia Pier or Riva degli Schiavioni Pier, as per your choice.

Pickup & Drop-off Points

When reserving, select one of the following pickup and drop-off locations:

Santa Lucia pier (Ponte della Costituzione): departure at 10 amRiva degli Schiavioni pier: departure at 10:30 am

If starting from Riva degli Schiavioni and ending at Santa Lucia, an extra fee of 9.50 EUR applies. No extra fees if starting at Santa Lucia and finishing at Riva degli Schiavioni.

Occasionally, for logistical reasons, the tour may end at the port of Tronchetto. In this case, we will provide guidance to Piazzale Roma.

Day Trip to Murano, Burano, & Torcello

To extend your visit to Murano and Burano, consider adding Torcello to your route.