Venice

15 Best Murano & Burano Boat Tours

The lagoon island loops: glass furnaces roaring on Murano, Burano’s houses painted like a color test and Torcello where Venice began. Half a day, most of a camera roll.

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

Explore Venice's iconic islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—on a scenic boat tour. Experience glassblowing, colorful houses, and history for an affordable price.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“We love the glass blowing and the tour of the glass factory! The whole trip was amazing, but this specifically stood out as a highlight for us.”

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4.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Discover Venice’s iconic islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—on this half-day boat tour, blending art, history, and colorful scenery.

★ 3.5

“It was very good chose. We traveled on the boat between the islands and excursion leader described rhe landmarks in english, french, italien. We also made stops at different interesting islands and had 50 of free time on each island, so we could have a…”

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6.Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Discover Venice's islands on this scenic boat tour, with glassblowing in Murano and colorful houses in Burano, offering authentic Venetian charm for just $28.

★ 4.4

“Great tour! Ample time to explore both Murano and Burano! The glass blowing demonstration was incredible and we brought home a great souvenir. Highly reccomend this activity”

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8.Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

Explore Venice's iconic lagoon islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—with a guided boat tour, glass demo, and free time to soak in authentic charm.

★ 4.4

“This was the best way to see the Venetian islands in one day! We also had plenty of time on each island to see everything (they are small so not loads to see anyway!). Burano was our favourite but each island was so unique! The…”

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12.Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

Explore Venice’s islands with a private boat tour to Murano and Burano. Watch glass-blowing, visit lace factories, and enjoy personalized experiences for around $58.

★ 4.5

“Enjoyable boat ride through the outer islands. Burano Island is a lovely small town oriented around tourists but still pretty and worth seeing. Murano glass demonstration was the same as any one might have already seen but their showroom displays are truly phenomenal even though…”

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13.Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

Explore Murano's renowned glassmaking on a private 3-hour tour from Venice, including a factory visit, island walk, and water taxi—an authentic Venetian experience.

★ 5.0

“The guide Syria was fantastic! She talked about life in Venice, growing up here, challenges, history and future. This is the second time we have been to Murano Glass but first time guided was so much better! We learned a great deal. All handmade glass…”

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14.Venice: Murano and Burano Excursion

Discover Venice’s islands of Murano and Burano on a guided 5-hour tour with glass-blowing demonstrations, colorful streets, and Prosecco, all from $57.

★ 4.5

“Rachel was a fantastic guide, with great sense of humour! Boat captain sailed professionally and safely. Glass blowing demo was interesting and they are very clever. Didn't buy any Murano as very expensive. Burano was lovely and had great Fritto Misto at Al Banky. Picturesque…”

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15.St Marks, Doges Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

Discover Venice’s top sights with skip-the-line access, scenic gondola rides, and island visits to Murano and Burano on this full-day guided tour.

★ 4.5

“This is the tour to book! Do this tour early in your visit so you can see the main Venice highlights, and know what you’d like to go back to. Filipo was the perfect guide! He was so knowledgeable, kind, warm and friendly and answered…”

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More Murano & Burano Boat Tours

4.3Venice Islands Guided Cruise: Murano, Burano & Torcello270 - 330 minutes$25 4.5Venice Trilogy: Murano, Burano & Torcello by Vintage Wooden Boat5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$35.37 4.5Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$29.00 4.6Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift1 day$17 4.0Murano Glass Factory Experience-a Workshop in Venice2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$84.33 4.5Private Excursion by Typical Venetian Motorboat to Murano, Burano and Torcello4 hours (approx.)$241.86 4.5Grand Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Murano & Burano + Gondola5 to 6 hours (approx.)$162.92 3.5Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands4 hours (approx.)$36.05 3.5Full-Day Venice Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello6 hours (approx.)$36.14 4.0Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration40 minutes (approx.)$12.01 3.9Venice: Murano, Burano & Torcello Boat Tour6 hours$36 4.5Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$54.31 4.5Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration with Optional Drinks25 min$16 4.0Venice Islands Cruise: Murano Glass, Rainbow Burano & Torcello4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$32.44 4.4Murano: Glass Museum Entry Ticket1 day$11 4.5The Gems of the Lagoon: the Islands of Murano and Burano3 hours (approx.)$41.13 4.2From Punta Sabbioni: Venice, Murano & Burano Guided Tour7 hours$35 4.5Murano Glass Blowing demonstration-The Glass Cathedral25 minutes (approx.)$16.94 3.9Murano and Burano half-day trip from Punta Sabbioni Jesolo5 hours$29 4.54 hours Private Boat Tour to Murano, Burano with local real guide4 hours (approx.)$216.02 4.2Full-day tour to Murano & Burano with Scenic Return Ride6 hours$35 4.0Murano and Burano Islands Semi-Independent Tour$34 4.2Venice: St. Marks Basilica, Doges Palace, & Murano Tour$24 5.0Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginners Glassblowing Class2 hours (approx.)$296.41