Murano and Burano Self-Guided Tour
Description
We'll meet at the indicated time at a central pier in Venice and board our tour boat, which will take us around the beautiful Venetian Lagoon.
After a relaxing cruise across the Venetian lagoon, during which the multilingual guides will teach you about its history, we'll make our first stop on the island of Murano, famous for its traditional glass-making industry which dates back to the Middle Ages. There, we'll stop for about 45 minutes and visit a glass factory. We'll watch a live demonstration to learn a bit more about this ancient art.
Continuing on our boat tour, we'll head to the fascinating island of Burano. Here you'll have approximately an hour and a half of free time to explore its patchwork of colored houses and its great cultural and artistic heritage. This island is known especially for its crochet work and lace, or merletti, as it's called here. You'll be able to visit one of the famous museums, such as the lace museum, and the many shops that sell this beautiful craft.
We'll reconvene at the Burano pier to return to Venice. We'll finish our activity at the Santa Lucia Pier or at the Riva degli Schiavioni Pier, whichever you prefer.
Pickup & drop-off points
When making your reservation, you'll be asked to select one of the following pickup and drop off locations for the tour:
- Departing from Santa Lucia Pier (Ponte della Costituzione) at 10 am
- Departing fromRiva degli Schiavioni Pier at 10:30 am
If you start from Riva degli Schiavioni and you prefer to end the tour in Santa Lucia, you'll have to pay an extra fee of € 7.50 (US$ 8) on the day of the tour. If you start in Santa Lucia and you want to finish in Riva degli Schiavioni, you won't have to pay extra fees.
More time in Murano & Burano
If you'd like, you can stay longer on these islands and return in the evening without any additional cost. In this case, please let us know at the start of the tour.
If you'd like to stay in Murano longer, you'll leave the island at 3:45 pm and visit Burano afterwards, returning to the center at around 6:45 pm.
If you'd like to stay in Burano longer, you'll leave the island at 5:30 pm and head directly to Venice, arriving around 6:15 pm.
Price
More Information
Duration
4 hours - 8 hours 30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Transport by boat
English–speaking guide on board the boat
Visit in English to a glass factory in Murano
Visit in English to a lace workshop in Burano
23% discount on the official ticket price.
When to book?
You can book up until the same day (9:50 am), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Consorzio Vidali Group
Corporate name: Consorzio Vidali Group Motoscafi
Pets
Allowed, animals under 10 kg.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can we bring luggage and pushchairs on the excursion?
A - Yes, as long as they are foldable.
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Q - Does the excursion include a guide?
A - This excursion is not guided, but an English-speaking person will accompany you during the trips around the Venetian lagoon. The visits to the glass and lace workshops are conducted in English.
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Q - Can we go on the excursion with dogs?
A - Yes, we accept small and medium-sized dogs (muzzled) on the excursion.
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Q - Which canal will we travel through when we head from the Santa Lucia pier to the Riva Degli Schiavioni pier?
A - The Giudecca Canal.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
