Excursions & day trips

Murano and Burano boat tour with glassblowing show from Venice

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$29.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

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Duration: from 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll discover the iconic islands of Venice on a half-day guided boat tour
It includes a glassblowing demonstration in Murano in multiple languages
You'll see Burano's colourful houses and delve into local life and traditions

What to expect

Embark on a classic two-deck panoramic wooden boat with reserved indoor and outdoor seating, and glide across the Venetian Lagoon. Departing from the St. Mark's area, enjoy a smooth journey while a multilingual assistant shares insights into Venetian life and traditions.

After approximately 30 minutes, you'll arrive in Murano and visit a glass factory to watch a live glassblowing demonstration by a master glassmaker, explained in five languages.

You'll then continue to Burano, famous for its colourful houses. Enjoy free time on the island - about 1 hour in summer and up to 2.5 hours in winter - to explore independently, admire traditional lace craftsmanship, or taste the island's renowned bussolai biscuits.

What's included

Roundtrip transportation
On-site assistance
Multilingual guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Guided walking tour

Where

Serenissima Tour, Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet at the intersection of Riva degli Schiavoni with Calle degli Albanesi and Hotel Danieli Excelsior. Check in 30 minutes in advance at the yellow desk outside on the street (see image in the photo gallery).

What to remember

Accessibility:

If you have reduced mobility (wheelchair, crutches), please check accessibility with the local operator. You'll find their contact details on your voucher
Dogs on leashes are welcome (muzzles required)

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note that on certain days of the year, every visitor to Venice is required to pay an access fee (€5/person) directly to the Municipality of Venice, unless exempt

Know in advance:

Tour duration varies by season. In summer (April-October), the tour operates as a half-day experience lasting approx. 4.5 hours, available in the morning or afternoon. In winter (November-March), the tour lasts approx. 6 hours to take full advantage of daylight and allow for a more relaxed visit
The tour does not include a guided visit to each island, but your assistant will give you information through a speaker on board
This tour is led by a hostess who provides information and assistance in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German
The boats are partially covered panoramic boats, and the tour operates regularly in case of rain
A short walk is required between the meeting point and the boarding point
The order of the islands visited is subject to change
Comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended

Provider

SERENISSIMA MOTOSCAFI SRL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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