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Murano & Burano Islands Tour: Glassblowing Lacemaking Private Boat★ 4.69 (9,446) · 5h
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Venice Murano & Burano Private Boat Tour with Glass & Lace★ 4.77 (1,508) · 4h 30m
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Venice Murano & Burano Private Boat Tour with Glass & Lace★ 4.91 (213) · 4h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 13 options: € 25–€ 290 (median € 58). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 13. With 100+ reviews: 9 of 13.
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Venice: Murano Glass & Burano Lace Semi-Private Boat TourYou’ll leave busy Venice behind by boat for Murano’s live glassblowing demo with local artisans, then stroll hidden alleys before heading to Burano’s famously colorful houses. Taste fresh bussolà cookies, watch lace makers at work, and soak up lagoon views on your return—all with a small group and an easygoing local guide.
Venice: Murano, Burano & Torcello Private Motorboat TourYou'll ride a private motorboat to three working islands in Venice's lagoon: watch glass-blowing on Murano, wander the painted streets of Burano, and stand in a 7th-century basilica on Torcello. Hotel pickup and a local guide are included, and the small group size means you're not herded through with hundreds of other visitors. The boat moves on your schedule, not the vaporetto's.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the three main lagoon islands without the crowds of the public vaporetto and without arranging your own boat and timing — the private motorboat and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled. It's built for small groups, which is what makes the guide's attention and the unhurried pace possible.
Venice Islands: Murano, Burano & Torcello Private Boat TourYou’ll slip away from Venice crowds on a private boat tour to Murano’s glass workshops, stroll through Burano’s candy-colored lanes at your own pace, and—if you want—pause in Torcello for fresh seafood in a hidden garden. With flexible stops and a local guide who knows every bend of the lagoon, this is Venice seen quietly from the water.
Venice Grand Canal Private Tour: Murano & Burano by BoatYou’ll float along Venice’s Grand Canal by private boat with a local guide, see Murano’s glass-blowers up close, ride a shuttle to Burano for its wild colors and handmade lace, and wander quiet canals most tourists miss — all with hotel or port pickup included. It’s one of those days you’ll remember for how it felt as much as what you saw.
2 to 5 hours (5)
Venice: Murano & Burano Boat Tour with Glass DemoYou board a panoramic boat at St. Mark's Square and visit Murano to watch a glass master at work in an active furnace, then Burano for 90 minutes of free time among the painted houses and lace demonstrations, with optional Torcello on the way back. A multilingual guide explains the lagoon's history and craft traditions throughout. The boat is covered, so the tour runs in rain, and you're back in the city by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the three most famous Venice lagoon islands without arranging separate boat tickets and timing each stop yourself—the guide handles the history and demonstrations, leaving you free to explore Burano at your own pace during the 90 minutes there.
Murano, Burano & St. Erasmo: Glass Factory & Wine TastingYou board a private boat in central Venice and visit three lagoon islands in one morning or afternoon. Watch glassblowing in Murano, walk the canals of Burano with a local guide, then taste wine at a historic St. Erasmo vineyard. The boat handles all transport between islands, and the group stays small—20 guests maximum—so you're not herded through narrow streets. You get free time on each island to explore at your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the lagoon islands without renting a boat or figuring out the vaporetto schedule yourself—the private boat and local guide handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace on each island.
Venice Islands: Bragozzo Boat Tour Murano, Burano & TorcelloYou’ll step onto a traditional bragozzo boat for an easy ride across Venice’s lagoon with stops at Murano for live glassblowing, Burano’s colorful streets and lace-makers, and Torcello’s ancient mosaics. Expect real conversations with locals, free time to wander or snack on pastries, and that feeling you get when history suddenly feels personal.
Venice Islands: Murano Glass, Burano Colors & Torcello TourYou’ll float from Venice to Murano for live glassblowing, wander Burano’s bright canals with time for photos or lace shopping, then cross to peaceful Torcello with its ancient cathedral—all with a local guide and easy boat travel between islands. Expect laughter, color, maybe some surprises—and memories that linger longer than you’d expect.
Murano and Burano half-day tour from Punta SabbioniA 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.Is it for me?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.
Half day and longer (1)
Venice Lagoon Islands Tour: Torcello, Burano, Murano GuideA guided tour of Venice's lagoon islands—Torcello, Burano and Murano—led by a licensed local guide in English or Italian. The tour includes entry to the Torcello archaeological site and skip-line access to the glass factory and lace workshop, plus a full-day vaporetto ticket for independent exploration afterward. Children from age 1 are welcome; the tour runs 5.5 hours and covers the islands by public water bus.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace across three islands by water bus, with walking on each one and climbing the Torcello watchtower—it suits travelers comfortable with boat travel and moderate walking, and it works well if you have a free afternoon and want the islands explained by someone who knows them rather than navigating alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Murano & Burano Islands Tour: Glassblowing Lacemaking Private Boat is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.69 out of 5 across 9,446 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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