Private Tour Murano and Burano

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Venice, Italy

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Many visitors to Venice miss the smaller islands, but Murano and Burano are must-sees, home to master artisans and unique culture. Discover these hidden gems with none of the hassle of organizing transportation on a private tour, including private boat transfers. See glassblowing demonstrations in Murano and traditional lace-making in Burano, plus enjoy time to explore at your leisure.

Hassle-free round-trip transportation from your Venice accommodation
Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
Go beyond the guidebooks with facts and insight from your guide
Venture beyond the centre of Venice for a trip with unique cultural insight

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional guide
Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
Traditional lace-making demonstration in Burano
Hotel Pick-up Included (Venice Historic Centre)

Food & Drink

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please advise hotel or address of the apartment

Itinerary

Murano

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Burano

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venice

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kathryn_R

Our tour guide Emma was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The tour was perfect. Ask for Emma!

Reviews

4.3

based on 26 reviews

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Great tour by Emma!!

Stephen_G, Sep 2025

Emma did a great job managing the trip. She is friendly and knowledgeable. Her goal is to inform you about the culture in a friendly manner. We really enjoyable way. Also this was far less expensive than other comparable trips.

Our tour guide, Alessia,...

Brian_S, Aug 2025

Our tour guide, Alessia, went above and beyond informing our family about the history of Venice, Murano, and Burano. She enhanced our experience and our family enjoyed the private tour of both cities. The tour was lovely for both adults and children in our group. I’d recommend to others!

What an amazing...

Andrea_T, Aug 2025

What an amazing experience! Our tour guide Emma was so knowledgeable and lined up the best schedule for our needs.

Our tour guide Emma was...

carlos_l, Jul 2025

Our tour guide Emma was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The glass factory was very interesting and beautiful to see. We were then free to walk around Burano a lovely little island. Would highly recommend.

Our tour guide Emma was...

Kathryn_R, Jun 2025

Our tour guide Emma was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The tour was perfect. Ask for Emma!

My husband and I really...

Kaitlyn_C, Mar 2025

My husband and I really enjoyed our private tour with Emma. Private water taxi is the only way to travel to the islands. After the glass place we asked if she could bring us around Murano she was more than willing. She showed us some of the island then we were on our way to Burano. In Burano we choose to skip the lace making and just explore the island. She took us down some of the streets that were not filled with tourists, brought us to her favorite biscuit place then we were off to explore on our own. It was a very lovely day exploring the islands.

Impressive talent

Michele_D, Sep 2024

This is a worthwhile tour, especially if you only have one day in Venice. I wish I could have spent more time on both islands. The glass factory was amazing and makes me appreciate the art of glass sculptures and even light fixtures even more. The lace making was just as impressive. September is a good time to go, as it is less crowded.

Lovely boat tour with informative and helpful guide.

Thi_P, Sep 2024

Francesca was knowledgeable and attentive to our personal needs. Lovely boat ride which was well-organized and we learnt many interesting things from both islands.

Well worth it

Richard_V, Jun 2024

We were picked up on time and all the logistics were great. We took far too long in Murano without realizing it and then we had to rush Burano. It was out fault how long we took as we were shopping but we didn’t realize how tight we made the backend. They don’t want to rush you but should tell you how you may want to split your time. Burano is worth more time than Murano. Federico was very friendly and we did feel like he was focused (and coached us) on the tip – that’s could be ok.

Let's not fall for this deception

Alfonso_D, Feb 2026

Be careful with this operator. They offered private transportation, but it turned out to be shared. They offered guidance in Spanish, but he barely managed a few words and his English was not much better. They offered to walk and meet Murano, but really they just keep you in a huge selling room trying to sell you pieces of glass. The operator is not responsible for its false advertising and Viator does not bother demanding, all very disappointing.

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Jolies visites en ayant le temps

Grangier_C, Jul 2024

Notre guide était vraiment attentive et parlait très bien l’allemand . Bravo!Très ponctuelle elle nous a fait visiter les attractions sans pression de temps ou de vente forcée. Belle échange sur le lieu et les gens avec elle. Encore merci!

Bien para ahorrar colas

Maria_R, Oct 2023

Bien para ahorrarte colas del vaporetto (que eran enormes) porque vas en taxi. En nuestro caso la guia q nos toco, Irene, muy simpatica pero explicar lo que es explicar poquito. Te llevan a la fabrica de cristal y a una tienda en Burano a ver el punto y listo. En mi caso ibamos 1 adulto y dos niños y creo q compenso por el tiempo ahorrado y q mis hijos no requerian mucha explicacion adicional.