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.

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 a beautiful day in Venice and I visited the 3 Islands. Our tour guide was wonderful and as she explained about the other island during the tour. All three islands, especially murano, were fantastic.”

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5.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Discover Venice's nearby islands of Murano and Burano on a small-group guided boat tour, with glassmaking and lace demonstrations included.

★ 4.5

“This boat trip was exceptional. An amazing day with the most brilliant commentary from a local lady. She made it really fun and interesting. The views and visits to the islands were amazing. So glad this trip had been recommended to us before we travelled…”

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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

“lovely boat ride to murano. Glass making experience in the factory was lovely. burano was also sweet. all in all a great half day spent on the tour.”

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7.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with Glassmaking

Discover Venice's islands with this guided boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring glassmaking, lace traditions, colorful streets, and local charm for $46.

★ 4.7

“We had a great tour and Francesca was an amazing guide. We wish we could have explored Murano a bit more but we understand that there were time constraints.”

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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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10.Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

Explore Venice's unique islands of Murano and Burano on a half-day boat tour with glassblowing demos, colorful houses, and authentic Venetian charm.

★ 4.1

“Definitely worthwhile taking this trip. It was very busy and we were kept waiting in a queue on the dock in the hot sun for over 40 minutes before we boarded and left for Murano which wasn’t great, felt like cattle, but glad we didn’t…”

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11.Murano, Burano & Torcello: Vetro, Case Colorate & Storia

Discover Venice’s iconic islands—Murano, Burano, and Torcello—with a guided boat tour offering glassblowing, colorful houses, and historic landmarks.

★ 4.0

“Snacking 3 islands with the expected touristic features. Murano glass, Burano lace, and some churches on Torcello. The time on each island is enough to get a taste but not for a sit down.”

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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

“Glass factory demonstration was good, guide was very difficult to hear over noise of machines. Headphones would have helped. Would like to see more of the production . Burano was nice.”

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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

“Elena took us into Mocenigo glass factory on island Murano. We had chance to see from close proximity the glass master. Very impressed by the skills of the gentleman. We than got chance to go through factory shop... and we definitely want to come back.…”

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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

“The guide Alex was the best part. His passion for sharing his knowledge about Venice mixed with his humour made for the perfect excursion.”

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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

“Alysa did the Murano and Burano portion of the tour. She was amazing. Attentive, knowledgeable and gave those in the tour their time and space to explore on their own. Philippo did the Doge and Basilica tour. Extremely knowledgeable with an amazing sense of humor.”

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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