Murano and Burano in a Half Day Boat Tour

Quick way to see other islands near Venice

This was a good way to get a tiny taste of some of the other islands near Venice. Our tour guide, Flavia, efficiently led us from the meeting point to the boat, was very knowledgeable, and especially passionate about Burano. On the way back to Venice, she offered some great suggestions for places to visit in Venice for guests once the tour was over. However, this tour did feel like more time was spent getting to and from the islands than actually being on the islands. That isn't the guide's fault. The time on Murano was sufficient for the brief glass demonstration and shopping at the factory, but there is really no other time to explore the island outside of this. The time on Burano felt extremely limited, which was a bummer after hearing so much about it from our tour guide. Even though it is a very small island, there really wasn't enough time to see the lace demonstration, and see the colorful houses, and try the food places that were recommend. As long as you know that you are just sampling these islands and want to learn more about them from a knowledgable and friendly tour guide while on the boat, then you will enjoy this tour. You will get a good idea where you want to come back to and spend more time.

Lori Squier

Elena was wonderful and highly recommend this tour. Would have liked a little more time in Burano.

Informative tour

Claudia

We really enjoyed our trip, grazie! 🤗 But the best part was our WONDERFUL tour guide Claudia. She was fantastic with our special needs daughter. She explained a lot of the local history very well. She was always there to help if we needed her. Claudia you are the best! 🍃🍂🙏🏻

Great half day trip across the Lagoon to Murano and Burrano

Claudia was a wonderful guide with lots of secrets to share with her group, whether it be that her grandmother can sew the 7 stitches of the Burrano lace makers or her recipe for Lemoncello tiramusu. The boat trip around the lagoon was fast, a little choppy, but not uncomfortable. We felt it was a great tour and would happily recommend it.

Flavia and the tour

Flavia was an excellent guide . She was very knowledgeable about the area and made sure we all could here her . Both island were fun Burano was my favorite.

Wonderful trip!

Flavia made our half day trip so interesting and relaxed. I would definitely recommend going on this tour. This is my second Tour Guy tour and the company is great. Couldn’t ask for anything more!

Great Experience

The folks handled chaos like champ. Hearding a large group of travelers in a foreign country can’t be easy and they did it with ease.

Great excursion

Claudia was a terrific tour guide! Gave us all kinds of fun and interesting tidbits about Venice and the surrounding islands. The glass in Murano truly is beautiful. We got to see the workers make a glass lamp shade. Burano is a lovely place for a passiaggiato.

Loved our experience!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Murano and Burano islands. Our guide was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to listen to. We will do tours again with The Tour Guy !

Great time

This was last minute tour for us. What a great time we had. Fun boat rides as we went to the islands. Our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Presentation at the glass factory was so interesting. Burano was lovely with the colorful buildings. Such a treat.

Totally worth it!

We considered ourselves very fortunate to have Julia for our guide. Engaging & knowledgable as she lives in Venice. We had lots of laughs, we especially thank her for her recommendation of 'pancake' gelato...her favourite. Thanks Julia xx (Australian travellers).

Loved this tour. It is definitely worth exploring these areas.

Magic

Francesca gave a most memorable experience to match the islands! Thanks for the information, suggestions, and kindness. Just perfect.!

Murano & Burano Boat tour

Our guide was Nicole. She was fabulous. She is from Venice and gave us so much information about the history of Venice . The tour was perfect with a glass blowing demonstration and a lace maki g demonstration. I definitely give this trip a 5 star review and highly recommend it !