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From Venice, Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat


City Wonders Ltd.


Embark on a boat tour to Murano & Burano, immersing yourself in the lace-making and glassblowing traditions of Venice. Witness artisans at work, explore the island streets, and bring home local treasures


Venetian Lagoon



Escape the crowds of central Venice and catch a glimpse of what life in the city used to be like, as an island of artisans famous for their traditional craft skills, passed down from generation to generation.

Your guide will keep you entertained on the short boat ride to the small island of Murano, famous for its glass making traditions. Find out the facinating story of Murano glassblowers and how their skills were so valued they were banned from leaving Venice on the threat of execution.

Watch a craftsman in action and listen to a description of the process in English. Learn how silica sand becomes glass, and how the glass is given color. Afterwards, there will be time to browse the huge collection of glass art, and wander the island on your own.

Cruise to the tiny island of Burano to see the brightly-painted houses huddled tightly together along streets and canals. Uncover Burano’s centuries-old lacemaking tradition as you visit a building where women still partake in this tradition of stitching lace.

Your guide will explain the process of this dying art. Then, you can follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and pick out your own keepsake. Or, wander the winding streets, sampling delicious cookies at local bakeries.

Unlike other tours, this excursion intentionally omits Torcello to provide you with more time on Murano and Burano, and with less time on the boat or trekking inland.



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Duration 5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Small group

Limited to 15 participants

from € 44 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • 2 starting location options:
  • Riva degli Schiavoni, 4182, Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
  • River boat
  • (30 minutes)
  • Murano
  • Visit, Guided tour, Free time (100 minutes)
  • River boat
  • (35 minutes)
  • Burano
  • Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1.5 hours)
  • River boat
  • (50 minutes)
  • 2 drop-off locations:
  • Hotel Gabrielli, Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
  • Main stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Explore the glass blowing traditions of Murano at an artisan's workshop
  • See women making lace on the tiny island of Burano
  • Wander the streets of Burano to see the brightly painted houses
  • Follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and take home your own lace keepsake
  • Enjoy a private boat trip to the 2 most colorful islands in the lagoon, Murano and Burano
  • Includes
  • Round-trip transportation by boat
  • Local guide
  • Glassmaking demonstration at a Murano factory, with commentary in English
  • Lacemaking demonstration at a shop in Burano, with commentary in English
  • Discount at the glass-blowing and lace-making venues (10% or more, depending on the item)
  • Headsets to hear your guide (where necessary)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

  • Checkin
    Adults

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