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The 15 most popular murano glass & glassblowing tours in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.
Boat tour through Venice Lagoon to Murano, Torcello and Burano with glass blowing, lace shopping, and timed free exploring for $29.
Most Popular“great coordination of nice places and employees so nice. more time at Murano would be the only suggestion”
Spend 6 hours on a panoramic boat hopping Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with Murano glassblowing and a 10% factory discount.
“fantastic trip to see the venetian islands and experience the true culture. would definitely recommend”
Boat tour to Murano and Burano with a glass factory visit and demo, plus time to wander colorful canals in Venice’s lagoon.
“Very well organised and plenty of time to spend in each location.”
Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello and Burano: glassblowing, Byzantine churches and lace, with expert commentary.
“Good way to see the islands! A little hectic with all of the different languages being spoken on board and the noise, but if you just want to enjoy the journey and be self sufficient then this is good for you!”
Small-group Murano and Burano tour by private boat from Venice, with glass and lace demos plus guided lagoon stories.
“Frankie was our tour guide so easy and an amazing day. She gave us great history, facts, and allowed us to enjoy our time. Would recommend her to anyone!!”
Half-day Venice lagoon tour by panoramic boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus scenic cruising and a smooth 4-hour outing.
“We loved Burano and wish we had more time there. A great value excursion. Thank you”
Full-day Venice lagoon trip to Murano glassworks, colorful Burano, and historic Torcello by boat, with a Murano factory demo for about $40.
“Excellent, considering we thought we'd missed the boat. At the last possible moment, we were found by the tour company! The guides speak five languages and provide a good overview of each stop and the lagoon. The boats are clean. The stops are beautiful, interesting, and humbling (all the ingenuity and labor that have created…”
A 5–5.5 hour Venice islands tour to Murano and Burano with live glassblowing, lace-making, colorful houses, and optional wine.
“It was a great experience, and we learned a lot about Venice. Our tour guide, Dave, was really helpful and it was a lot of fun listening to him explaining the history of Venice as well as the islands we went to. He has an engaging dialogue-like storytelling approach, like when you’re reading a book…”
A 5-hour private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, plus time to explore and shop.
“Elena was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. It was lovely to have a private glassblowing demo and the boat was brilliant! Highly recommended.”
Half-day speedboat to Murano and Burano for live glassblowing and lace shopping, with short island walks and onboard multilingual guide.
“I would thoroughly recommend this trip to Murano and Burano to anyone visiting Venice for more than two days (we were there for three). It was so well organised from start to finish, the lovely lady on board gave us regular and informative commentary in Italian, English and Spanish on Venice and important points along…”
Skip crowded ferries on a small-group boat trip from Venice to Murano glassblowing and Burano lace, plus free time to wander.
“Upon arrival at the dock in Murano there was an incident involving a gentleman. Flavia handled this extraordinary incident with such grace and professionalism! As a guide I can’t even imagine what must have been going through her head, however she tended to all of her guests to ensure everyone continued to enjoy their adventure!…”
See Murano glassmaking, Burano lace and colorful streets, plus Torcello’s quiet sights on a narrated lagoon boat tour.
“Crazy value for money, all day trip with stunning views”
Murano glass demo at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni: guided tour, master blowing and animals, plus €10 credit for purchases.
“Nice guide, short demonstration of glass work. Very friendly stuff”
Private boat to Murano and Burano for glass-blowing and lace-making, lagoon views, and time to shop in color-filled islands.
“The Murano/Burano experience was unique. Our guide was born and raised in Venice had lived in Burano. She had a special connection with the merchants in Burano and gave us so much information about the life in Venice. It was an unforgettable experience.”
Private Murano tour from Venice with glassblowing demo, guided walking, and watertaxi transport (optional Burano add-on).
“My husband and I took part in a private tour of Murano Island and a glass making demonstration. The only reason we booked a private tour was due to the times and availability of other tours. We were met at the tour office by our guide who turned out to be a sales representative at…”
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