Murano & Burano Self-Guided Tour

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

Boat to Murano & Burano

We'll meet at the designated time at a central pier in Venice and board our tour boat for a journey across the Venetian Lagoon, during which multilingual guides will provide historical insights. Our first stop will be the island of Murano, known for its traditional glass-making industry dating back to the Middle Ages. We will stay for about 45 minutes to visit a glass factory and watch a live demonstration of this ancient art.

Next, we'll head to Burano, where you'll have approximately an hour and a half of free time to explore its colorful homes and cultural heritage, particularly its famous crochet lace, or merletti. You can visit local museums, such as the lace museum, and shops selling these crafts.

We will regroup at the Burano pier for our return to Venice, concluding at either Santa Lucia Pier or Riva degli Schiavioni Pier, based on your preference.

Pickup & Drop-Off Points

Reservation requires you to select a pickup and drop-off location:

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

Bookings on the day must be made before the indicated times. If starting from Riva degli Schiavioni and ending at Santa Lucia, a 10EUR fee applies. There are no extra fees for the reverse route. Occasionally, the activity may end at the port of Tronchetto, and instructions will be provided to reach Piazzale Roma.

Day Trip to Murano, Burano, & Torcello

Want to enhance your visit to Murano and Burano? Add Torcello to your itinerary.