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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“I loved the tour and the guide was very informative. It could be nice to would’ve stayed in Burano a bit longer it’s such a beautiful town! 😍🫶”
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.
“Boat trip to the Murano Glass blowing factory then onto Burano for free time. Well organised and plenty of time at each place and advice of what time you had to be back on the boat. An enjoyable trip”
Half-day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello and Burano: glassblowing, Byzantine churches and lace, with expert commentary.
“Popular small island destinations in a single tour makes it a convenient experience. You can take water bus to all 3 places but it takes some planning. You probably won't get to see the glass-blowing demonstration wither if you go by yourself. Make sure yo bring your ticket to the Doge Palace as it grant…”
Small-group Murano and Burano tour by private boat from Venice, with glass and lace demos plus guided lagoon stories.
“Great tour today with Salvia and our boat driver! Salvia was friendly and informative, and the boat driver was professional and made the ride very smooth and safe. Everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
Half-day Venice lagoon tour by panoramic boat: Murano glassblowing, Burano color and lace, plus scenic cruising and a smooth 4-hour outing.
“Great day exploring the islands. Well worth doing.”
Full-day Venice lagoon trip to Murano glassworks, colorful Burano, and historic Torcello by boat, with a Murano factory demo for about $40.
“it would be good to have a little more time in Murano to see the island”
A 5–5.5 hour Venice islands tour to Murano and Burano with live glassblowing, lace-making, colorful houses, and optional wine.
“Marta was an amazing, informative guide!! Highly recommend.”
A 5-hour private boat tour from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, plus time to explore and shop.
“Francesca Gin was wonderful! Communicated well and was very informative. Visiting Murano and Burano was just beautiful, would highly recommend.”
Half-day speedboat to Murano and Burano for live glassblowing and lace shopping, with short island walks and onboard multilingual guide.
“My only concern was no signage to say which trip it was, no one checked any tickets so we could have been on any boat going on any trip”
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.
“It was a pretty nice and interesting trip through the lagoon of Venice. But if you want to discover the islands by yourself without time pressure and a guide, we recommend a 24h ferry ticket (20€). It’s valid for all the ferry lines, including the islands around Venice and the Canal Grande.”
Murano glass demo at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni: guided tour, master blowing and animals, plus €10 credit for purchases.
“It was really amazing seeing the glass demonstration! Our teens loved seeing the multiple creations they made.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano for glass-blowing and lace-making, lagoon views, and time to shop in color-filled islands.
“Rachel, our guide was terrific. The tour was very informative. Both Murano and Burano were so worth the trip. Beautiful artistry.”
Private Murano tour from Venice with glassblowing demo, guided walking, and watertaxi transport (optional Burano add-on).
“Our guide was nice enough, and had good information, but the water taxi scheduling back and forth was not good. We ended up staying on Murano 45 minutes longer than we wanted. We’d seen what we wanted to see and just wanted to get back to the hotel and out of the heat.”
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