Murano and Burano half-day tour from Punta Sabbioni

Glass blowing and bright island houses in one afternoon on the lagoon

A half-day boat tour from Punta Sabbioni through the Venetian Lagoon to Murano and Burano, with a multilingual guide, a glass factory demonstration, and scheduled stops on each island. The boat departs on time after each stop, so the timing holds the whole afternoon together without you arranging transport between the islands.

Step-by-step itinerary

Murano and Burano half-day trip

• Board covered motorboat at Punta Sabbioni
• Enjoy boat trip with multilingual guide
• Visit Murano glass factory and watch demonstration
• Explore Murano island on your own
• Boat departs to Burano island
• Visit Burano and see bright houses
• Take photos and explore Burano
• Return by boat to Punta Sabbioni

The Experience

The covered motorboat leaves Punta Sabbioni and carries you across the Venetian Lagoon to Murano first. You'll watch a glassblower at work in a factory demonstration — the island's signature craft — and have the option to walk around on your own for an hour if you want to browse the glass shops or sit by the water. The guide stays on board and speaks English, Italian or German depending on the group.

After Murano, the boat heads to Burano, famous for its narrow canals and houses painted in bright reds, yellows and blues. You get time to photograph the streets, visit the lace shops, or grab a coffee at one of the waterfront cafés. The boat departs at a fixed time, so everyone boards together and the return to Punta Sabbioni stays on schedule. The whole trip runs about five hours from start to finish.

This tour solves the logistics problem of island-hopping without a car or private boat: the motorboat handles the transport between stops, the guide provides context on board, and you don't have to figure out ferry schedules or negotiate prices with water taxis. The strict timing means the afternoon doesn't drift — you know when you're leaving each island and when you'll be back on the mainland.

What’s included

• Multilingual guide on board in English, Italian or German.
• covered motorboat for the full journey across the lagoon.
• glass factory demonstration in Murano.
• scheduled stops and transport between Murano and Burano.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by ABSOLUTE ITALY SpA

Is this one for you?The boat leaves from Punta Sabbioni, so if you're staying in Jesolo or anywhere outside Venice without a car, this tour handles the island transport and timing for you — no ferries to research, no separate tickets to buy between stops, and no guessing when to head back.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at the glass factory in Murano?

A glassblower demonstrates the craft at a factory on the island, showing how the glass art is made. You're free to stay on the boat or walk around Murano on your own for about an hour afterward.

How much time do I get to explore Burano?

Burano's stop is scheduled as part of the fixed itinerary, giving you time to walk the colored streets, photograph the houses, and visit the lace shops before the boat departs on time.

Do I need to speak Italian to understand the guide?

The guide speaks English, Italian and German, so you'll get information in whichever language your group uses.

Can I skip the glass factory demonstration if I'm not interested?

The factory visit is optional — you can stay on the boat or explore Murano on your own instead during that stop.

Is this tour a good option if I'm staying in Jesolo instead of Venice?

Yes; the boat departs from Punta Sabbioni, which is in the Jesolo area, so you don't need to travel into Venice first. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the departure point.