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Murano & Burano Private Boat Tour from Venice
Explore colorful streets, plus lace making and glass making demonstrations with a personal guide
What's included
Watch master artisans work
Expert English-speaking guide
Private mahogany boat transport
Murano glassblowing demonstration
Burano lace making demonstration
Free time to explore both islands
Private group experience
Guide tips
Itinerary
Transportation Included
Meet your guide near the S. Zaccaria vaporetto stop
Begin your tour by boarding a private boat at San Zaccaria
Your tour begins at the Victorio Emanuele II monument, where you will meet your guide and board a private mahogany water taxi. Leave the crowded waterfront behind and cruise into the open lagoon, enjoying a unique perspective of the city's marble palaces that only a private vessel can provide.
Witness a Murano glassblowing demonstration
Your first stop is a historic workshop on Murano, an island renowned for its glassmaking since the 13th century. Go inside the furnace to watch master artisans transform molten glass into intricate art. Your guide will explain the rigorous techniques and family secrets that have kept this craft prestigious for centuries.
Explore the authentic streets of Murano
Following the demonstration, you will have time to browse the factory showroom or wander the local bridges to observe how the island's cemetery of San Michele sits peacefully on the water.
Pass by tiny Venetian islands
Then transfer between islands. During your mini boat tour between islands, pass Torcello island, whose roots go back 1500 years. This was the very first island inhabited in the lagoon in the 5th century A.D.
Discover the vibrant canals of Burano
Arrive at Burano. This island is famous for its colorful fishermen's houses. Your guide will share the practical history of these bright colors while leading you to a lace-making atelier. Here, you will see local women practicing the painstaking, centuries-old needle-lace tradition that once graced the wardrobes of royalty.
Enjoy flexible free time on the island
The visit concludes with time to explore Burano at your own pace. You can walk the leaning bell tower square, sample a "bussolà" butter cookie from a local bakery, or photograph the brilliant houses along the canals. Your guide remains available to offer recommendations for the best local seafood or hidden artisan shops.
Your tour finishes at the Venice waterfront
After soaking up the island atmosphere, board your private boat for the relaxing return trip across the lagoon. Your tour finishes back at the original meeting point, where your guide can provide directions to the best nearby spots for a traditional Venetian dinner.
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Sun, 27 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please reach out to us, after making the booking, to make the proper arrangements.
Please note: The itinerary of a private tour can be adjusted to your needs. Please reach out if you do not see a start time that fits for your party. We would be happy to check with our ticketing team to see if we can accommodate you.
Guide: This tour does not include a walking tour of the islands. Instead, your guide will lead you to the glassblowing and lacemaking demonstrations on each island, offer helpful insight toward your free time, and assist while on your private boat transfer.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transportation by private boat
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
Lace making demonstration in Burano
Free time to explore the islands
Private group experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
See what people are saying
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Murano & Burano Private Boat Tour from Venice
Joseph B.
September 23, 2026
We had a marvelous tour with Flavia Costa as our guide! She truly was so informative of everything we saw. She took the time to show us all around Murano & Burano including the beautiful glass factory and made sure we were comfortable. Highly recommend this tour and guide!
Great
Cesar M.
August 28, 2026
Highly recommend. If you are not buying a piece in the murano glass factory (and you are on the private tour) I recommend you only spend half an hour there after the demonstration and leave for Burano to maximize your time there. Everything was excellent. Francesca was simply great.
Nancy N.
August 19, 2026
Fantastic tour with a wonderful guide.
P R.
June 12, 2026
We had a great tour to the islands. Our native guide was very personable & added many local touches & lore to the experience. Highly recommended.
Wonderful Tour
Susan T.
June 08, 2026
We had an great private tour to Murano & Burano with Flavia. She is an excellent guide and knows the islands well, plus she offered a lot of interesting information on the boat rides there and back. We would all highly recommend a private tour as it represents great value, especially for a group of four or more. Thank you, Flavia!
Paul H.
May 29, 2026
Just wonderful
MARK G.
May 28, 2026
Claudia was knowledgeable and fun. She is from Venice, Burano actually. So it was a really local perspective. We would recommend her without hesitation.
Murano/Burano Private Tour
Kim N.
May 28, 2026
Our private tour was amazing! Was a fantastic tour guide. Claudia was very enthusiastic, accommodating and shared so much knowledge about the islands. We were able to be on our own schedule, enjoying the experience at our leisure.
Loved It!
Sarah D.
May 23, 2026
Get yourself a private guided tour!
Susan
Susan M.
May 22, 2026
We had an amazing tour with Claudia. She was friendly and knowledgeable. The whole tour felt very relaxed and Claudia answered all our questions and provided history on not just the islands we visited but several of the surrounding islands as well. It was a lovely tour and we would highly recommend!
Beautiful boat ride and tour of the islands
Craig G.
March 21, 2026
Comfortable Learning Style
Mila R.
January 13, 2026
Information was shared naturally while walking or riding. It felt easy to listen and absorb without being overwhelmed.
True Understanding
Reed H.
January 11, 2026
The guide adapted naturally to our interests. That flexibility transformed Murano and Burano from attractions into places we genuinely understood through context, stories, and unhurried shared moments together that mattered.
Straightforward Experience Overall
Kaleb B.
January 07, 2026
No confusion, no chaos. Just a clear plan, good communication, and enough flexibility to make the day enjoyable.
Seamless Story
Ash H.
January 03, 2026
Instead of highlights, we experienced continuity. Boat travel, artisan visits, and village walks connected smoothly into one cohesive, calming story that felt respectful to places and people alike throughout day.
Todd S.
January 02, 2026
Vroni M.
December 31, 2025
Liked Private Setting
Lene S.
December 30, 2025
Being on a private boat made everything easier. We could talk, relax, and enjoy the views without noise or crowding.
Lingering Feel
Flint Q.
December 24, 2025
This tour valued atmosphere as much as information. Silence on the water, thoughtful guidance, and time to wander made everything resonate longer than fast-paced explanations or crowded group stops elsewhere.
Honest Island Introduction
Waylon S.
December 18, 2025
This felt like a solid introduction to Murano and Burano. We learned enough to appreciate them without feeling rushed through highlights.
Lyric W.
December 14, 2025
Gentle Structure
Onyx G.
December 12, 2025
A calm, intelligent way to explore beyond Venice. The balance between structure and freedom made Murano and Burano feel approachable, not overwhelming even for first-time visitors unfamiliar with islands culture.
Would Recommend Calmly
Annika J.
December 06, 2025
This isn’t a flashy experience, but it’s a good one. Comfortable, respectful, and easy, ideal for travellers who prefer slower, thoughtful sightseeing.
Heidi B.
December 02, 2025
Lived Places
Topaz S.
November 30, 2025
The islands unfolded naturally through conversation and observation. It felt less like a product and more like being thoughtfully guided through living places with respect for people and traditions there.