Murano & Burano: Boat Tour + Glass-blowing Demonstration

Take a special sightseeing sail around the lagoons to the islands

Duration: 4h 30mins
Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Registered address: 582 Honeypot Lane Stranmore, 582, London, GB

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Included

Boat tour to Murano and Burano from St Mark's Square
Free time in Murano (1.15 hour)
Free time in Burano (1.30 hours)
Visit to a Murano glass factory with glass-blowing demonstration

Not included

Guided Tour on the islands

Itinerary

Duration: 4.5 hours

10:20 - Cornoldi Palace

Meeting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Get directions
- • Guided
- • Admission ticket included
The assistant will wait for you with the blue sign where is written "LAGOON TOUR" close to the area between the dock n. 1A and the Cornoldi Palace entrance.
10:40 - St. Mark's Basin
- 30 mins
Panoramic cruise on a Venetian lagoon.
11:10 - Murano Island
- 75 mins
Glassblowing demonstration in a Murano furnace and free time on this stunning island.
12:40 - Burano Island
- 90 mins
Free time on Burano, the jewel of the Venetian Lagoon, famous all over the world for its lacemaking and for the brightly colored fishermen’s houses.

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Description

Why hide out in the City of Masks when you can sail away on the lagoon? Take a special sightseeing excursion from Venice and explore the islands of Murano and Burano. Learn the history from your guide, watch the glass-making and lace-making, and try some Venetian snacks.

Head to the small island of Murano with your bilingual guide, where you can watch the art of glass-making in action. Visit the factory, feel the heat of the furnace, and even buy some colorful glass to take home.

On Burano, watch the lace-makers and learn why Burano lace was once so valuable it factored into women's dowries. If you have time, why not visit the Museo del Merletto (for a small fee), or walk among the brightly-colored fishermen's houses.

At the Island's Main Square, explore San Martino's Church, home to The Crucifixion by Tiepolo, and the famous leaning tower.

Stop for lunch in the restaurant of your choice. And, for something sweet afterward, don't miss the chance to try the local sweet known as bussolà, and the special esse biscuits.

It's a tasty, cruisy way to see more of Venice.