A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable Grand Tourism motor-boat.Murano, Burano and Torcello are the most beautiful islands of the lagoon.Enjoy the panoramic boat from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon
The first destination is Murano, famous worldwide for its glass-blowing art. You will visit a real furnace and see a local artisan create glass artworks using antique techniques. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to buy an authentic Murano glass souvenir.
IF OPTION IS SELECTED Next, this tour will take you to Burano, the island celebrated for its lace-making tradition and for the multi-colored houses. Get off the boat and, after a few meters, you will be in the magnificent main Square of the island. On the right side of the Square, you will see San Martino’s Church which houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo, and the famous leaning tower. Walk along the narrow streets and picturesque canals of the island, buy lace products to keep as special mementoes of this experience or go into a pastry store and try local sweets– the “Bussolà” and the “Esse” biscuits. IF OPTION IS SELECTED
Enjoy the audio guide by mobile app to discover the highlights of the Islands: the automatic narration will tell you tales and history of these marvelous islands!
Venice Islands Boat Tour: Murano And Burano
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10:30 AM
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Return Details :
• It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time • The assistant will wait for you with the blue sign where is written "LAGOON TOUR" close to the area between the .. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Amazing Venice islands boat tour to Murano and Burano
Join to a guided excursion to discover the two islands of Venice lagoon with its history and natural beauties.
The first stop is Murano, worldwide celebrated for the glass-making art.
Youll enter in authentic glass furnace to enjoy a demonstration by a local glass artisan that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes!
Then, you will see Burano island with multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes bussolai. Enjoy 1 hour free to visit the picturesque island and have lunch.
At the end youll come back to Piazza San Marco crossing the most charming part of the Northern lagoon.
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Itinerary:
A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable Grand Tourism motor-boat. Murano, Burano and Torcello are the most beautiful islands of the lagoon. Enjoy the panoramic boat from where you can take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon
The first destination is Murano, famous worldwide for its glass-blowing art. You will visit a real furnace and see a local artisan create glass artworks using antique techniques. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to buy an authentic Murano glass souvenir.
IF OPTION IS SELECTED Next, this tour will take you to Burano, the island celebrated for its lace-making tradition and for the multi-colored houses. Get off the boat and, after a few meters, you will be in the magnificent main Square of the island. On the right side of the Square, you will see San Martino’s Church which houses the “Crucifixion” painting by Tiepolo, and the famous leaning tower. Walk along the narrow streets and picturesque canals of the island, buy lace products to keep as special mementoes of this experience or go into a pastry store and try local sweets– the “Bussolà” and the “Esse” biscuits. IF OPTION IS SELECTED
Enjoy the audio guide by mobile app to discover the highlights of the Islands: the automatic narration will tell you tales and history of these marvelous islands!
Inclusions
- Visit of Burano island IF OPTION IS SELECTED
- Glass demonstration at Murano Furnace
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel Pick-Up
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour.
The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a 5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Traveler Reviews
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Have done this tour before a few years ago and this one really disappointed us this time. Small boats so you could not see out of windows no tour guide commentary, tour was late starting, and very little time on Burrano. I would suggest getting the local water bus to the islands so you can spend the time you want at the islands instead of being tied to a tour guide.
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The tour details specified max 15 people per group, but there was well over 50 people on the tour. There was no real guide for the experience, even though I selected the English tour instead of the multi language tour (which was also and option), it was one lady speaking over the intercom giving a very limited description of what was around us in multi languages. It was hard to hear and could not make out most of what she was saying. Not a personal or small group vibe at all. We were shuttled on and off the boats and felt a bit like cattle. I think you could do the hop on off hop tour boat and walk around on your own time for less money. I do not recommend this tour.
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It was nice having transportation to and from the islands but Venice has cheaper options for that than this tour. The glass blowing and lace demos were underwhelming.
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Boat departed Venice 15 minutes late. Not enough seats on the boat on the way to Murano for the number of passengers. Time given in each island is not enough to walk and shop and/or eat.
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The boat was a bit cramped. Murano was nice - the glassblowing was incredible. There was a very cute town in Burano but not enough time to enjoy a lunch. All in all, it’s a must do when in Venice.
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Tour started late, boat was completely crowded and unsafe. Another passenger sat on the edge of my seat for the first leg, someone slipped coming down the ramp too. Microphone was broken so no tour happened. “island Tour” items were just to try to sell you glass and lace. No time to explore. Save yourself the hassle and just take a public water taxi
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Pretty unorganized crew but they were respectful. Boat driver could not park the boat and cut into a large chunk of our visiting time on Burano which was very disappointing. On that note there also was not enough time built in on the actual islands. Would have preferred no demonstration if that’s what it takes to have more time to visit
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Not enough time at the Islands. Go on your own and enjoy your day. It’s easy to get there. Take the water taxi.
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Guide was multilingual and excellent…not much time given to explore Murano area except for glass factory
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The tour provided a look into lace making and glass blowing but left little time to look around the islands and was a very big group. Guide was versatile in languages.
