Overview
Enjoy a full-day boat tour to the iconic Venetian islands of Murano and Burano, with a stunning panoramic return through San Marco Basin. The journey begins with a visit to Murano, where you'll witness a live glassblowing demonstration inside a traditional glass factory. You'll have around 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore and shop. Next, the boat sails to Burano, famous for its colorful houses and lace-making tradition. Here, you'll have approximately 2 hours of free time to stroll around and visit the Lace Museum. Throughout the boat ride, you'll be accompanied by an onboard assistant and multilingual audio commentary (Italian, English, Spanish, French, German). An app is also available for more in-depth information during your time in Burano. On the return, enjoy a scenic navigation route passing by Punta Sabbioni, Lido, the island of San Giorgio, and the breathtaking San Marco Basin — perfect for photos and unique views of Venice from the water.
What's included
- ✓Ticket to the Lace Museum in Burano (if option selected)
- ✓Motorboat from/to Venice
- ✓Multilingual commentary via speaker
- ✓Visit to a glass factory in Murano
- ✓Assistance on board
- ✕Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✕Lunch
- ✕Guided tour on each island
What you'll do
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The journey begins with a visit to Murano, where you'll witness a live glassblowing demonstration inside a traditional glass factory.
⏱ 1h 15m - 2
You will visit Burano, famous for its colorful houses and lace-making tradition. Here, you'll have approximately 2 hours of free time to stroll around and visit the Lace Museum.
⏱ 2 hours - 3
Scenic return ride passing by Punta Sabbioni
- 4
Scenic return ride passing by Lido di Venezia
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Scenic return ride passing by San Giorgio and St. Mark's Basin
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$36
$24
2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is not a detailed guided tour, it is a shared tour, there will be a multilingual assistance and some explanations during the way will be provided in English, German, Spanish, French and Italian languages
- The tour will be provided rain or shine
- Dogs are welcome on board, but must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle, in accordance with Italian regulations for public transportation.
- No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
