Category Murano, Burano & the Lagoon Islands

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The 15 Best Murano, Burano & Lagoon Island Trips

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Murano for glass, Burano for the painted houses, Torcello for the mosaic that predates most of Venice. Here are the 15 best boat trips, with how long you get on each island, whether the glass-blowing stop is a demonstration or a sales pitch, departure points and prices.

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Getting there, finding the right desk, and staying on schedule

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

A half-day boat hop from Venice to Murano glassblowing, Torcello calm canals, and Burano color and lace, with smart free time.

“The trip is really well organised and consists in three main stops in three different island. You have time to explore the little islands, take a coffe and pictures. The only thing I found disgusting was the visit to the Vetro Officine: the owner who explained the process of creating an time of glass was extremely rude and acted as if he was disgusted by the tourists visiting (and paying for this) the Officine. He made some comments in local language very rude, and he cared only in guiding people to the gift shop… disgusting person. The last island, Burano, was magical. So so beautiful. Overall, if you remove these…”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Murano: Glassblowing at the Source (With Real-Time Craft)

2.Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Panoramic boat trip from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with a Murano glassblowing demo and 10% factory discount.

“This trip was one of my best decisions to book via a trip on line tool. This operator was fantastic from start when you meet at the desk to the the landing back in Venice. The boat was clean and the crew and guide were great. well organised and well worth the day with a full 6 hours with plenty of time to visit the islands. Morano glass factory was a walk of the desk straight into the factory glass blowing display. highly recommend.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Getting to the Boat: San Marco or Venice Train Station Options

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Isola di Murano: Glassblowing, Mosaics, and Why This Stop Matters

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Meeting at Riva degli Schiavoni, then landing near San Marco

5.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

5-hour small-group boat trip to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, hand-made lace, and colorful canals, with private water rides.

“This tour takes you in a boat along with 20 other people to the islands of Murano and Burano. The lace work and the glass factory show and tell is only 5-10 minutes each. Rest of the time is for you to explore by yourself. This you can easily accomplish by touring these island with public ferries for a fraction of the price. So needless to say this is an extremely overpriced tour for what they offer - they only offer transportation. We were not impressed with our tour guide Raquele/Rachel, who overly shared her own personal story rather than sharing more about the islands and Venice giving an actual…”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Meeting Point Reality Check: Find the Yellow Desk at the Danieli Excelsior Corner

Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Meeting points: San Marco or Ferrovia, and why it matters

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit - Murano glassblowing at Vetreria Artistica Ferro E Lazzarini

8.Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,581 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $25

Guided boat trip to Murano and Burano for live glassblowing, lace-making, and colorful streets, with optional wine tasting included.

“Allegra Bressanello was really lovely and a brilliant guide, it was at times hard to hear on the boat though. The trip was really good like a lot of reviews more time at Murano would have been nice but Burano was gorgeous! And I have no regrets missing Torcello and staying longer in Burano.”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - Getting to the Islands: Boat Time, Meeting Points, and Real Pacing

Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - Start Points and the San Marco Break: How the 4 to 4.5 Hours Feel

10.Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21

A fast half-day speedboat tour to Murano and Burano, with a live glassblowing demo, lace shops, and colorful canals for about $21.

“Add 1/2 hour to time allowed in Murano. Going into the glass blowing demonstration is great, but not enough time left to truly see any part of Murano.”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Meeting the Boat in Venice: Starting Points and What to Do First

Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello - Price and What You Actually Get for Around $34

12.Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,119 reviews · from $34

Cruise Venice’s Lagoon to Murano, Burano and Torcello with live multilingual commentary, a Murano glass demo, and time to explore each.

“Snacking 3 islands with the expected touristic features. Murano glass, Burano lace, and some churches on Torcello. The time on each island is enough to get a taste but not for a sit down.”

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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - Inside Vetreria Artistica Colleoni: the tour flow that keeps you watching

13.Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,076 reviews · 20 min · from $11Cheapest on the page

Quick 20-minute Murano glass factory tour with a master demo, glass animals, and a EUR 10 credit toward shop purchases.

“Amazing experience. The guide and the glass blowers were amazing at explaining and demonstrating everything. They were very sweet to our children too and we couldn’t be more grateful. 100% recommended.”

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Venice: Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

Venice: Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner - From Museo Navale to Your Table: How the 3-Hour Flow Works

14.Venice: Venetian Lagoon Tour and Galleon Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,758 reviews · from $124Near perfect

Candlelit galleon dinner cruise through the Venetian Lagoon with Prosecco, wine, and night views of Murano, Burano, and San Marco.

“We had the best experience on this trip. The staff from beginning to end were excellent and the food was amazing, however with so many courses I struggled to eat it all and wine was included. Definitely worth the experience whilst in Venice will do it again when I return.”

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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island - Murano’s Short Walk: Santi Maria e Donato and a Tranquil Island Break

15.Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,504 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Private boat to Murano and Burano for glass-blowing and lace-making, plus wine and time to shop on two iconic islands.

“Enjoyable boat ride through the outer islands. Burano Island is a lovely small town oriented around tourists but still pretty and worth seeing. Murano glass demonstration was the same as any one might have already seen but their showroom displays are truly phenomenal even though they of course would like you to make a purchase, but there was no sale pressure.”

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