Half Day Murano & Burano Islands Small Group Tour by Private Boat

About this experience

This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on your own. Travel by private boat with an expert English-speaking guide, then step into Murano’s glassmaking heritage as a master glassblower shapes molten glass in a working studio. Continue to Burano, where local artisans keep the island’s delicate lacemaking tradition alive by hand.

What to expect

1. Stop 1

   Meet your small group and tour leader at the meeting point in the heart of Venice. Then board a private Vaporetto, just for your tour group, to your first stop island stop, Murano.

2. Stop 2 · 1h 15min

   Arrive on Murano, the island known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visit a working glassblower’s studio and watch molten glass take shape while your guide explains how this craft became one of Venice’s most famous exports.

3. Stop 3 · 1h 45min

   Continue by private boat from Murano to Burano. The short ride gives you another chance to take in the lagoon scenery before arriving at one of Venice’s most distinctive islands. Step onto Burano, known for its brightly painted fishermen’s houses and lacemaking heritage. Visit a small workshop to watch artisans practice traditional lacemaking, then enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and take photos.

4. Stop 4 · 45min

   After your visit to Murano and Burano conclude, hop on our private boat alongside your tour leader and enjoy the panoramic views on the way back to Venice's main island.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.

End point

• Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.

• Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages. • We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen and a water bottle during the summer months. • TTG reserves the right to alter itineraries for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events. • TTG runs tours rain or shine and no refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. In extreme weather conditions (i.e., flooding, hail storms, lightning storms, etc.) some areas may close down for safety purposes. • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected, however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
• This tour is not recommended for travellers prone to seasickness.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.