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The 15 Best Murano & Burano Island Tours

26 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Glass on one island, lace and painted houses on the next, and a public boat that takes most of the morning. These 15 compare private launches with the scheduled runs, priced and clear about how long you actually get ashore.

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Murano: glass, furnaces, and a short wander
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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Take a 4.5 to 5.5-hour boat trip from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Watch glassblowers at work, stroll quiet island lanes, and see Burano’s painted houses. A multilingual host gives commentary on board, while you explore independently at each stop. Bring lunch, arrive early, and keep a close eye on departure times.

“It was bit difficult to find the exact location, better to provide google map location to reach fast. Thanks for the tour to allow to get into the next trip though I was late.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Boarding near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours traveling by panoramic boat from St. Mark’s to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Watch a glass master work, browse with a 10% factory discount, photograph Burano’s painted houses, and hear multilingual commentary from your host. This is an escorted island sampler, not a guided walking tour.

“fantastic trip to see the venetian islands and experience the true culture. would definitely recommend”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Murano’s glass factory demonstration
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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

3.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Cruise from San Marco or Venice train station to Murano and Burano on a comfortable boat with a panoramic terrace. Watch a short glass-blowing demonstration, learn about traditional glassmaking, then explore Burano’s colorful canals at your own pace. Commentary is offered in Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish.

“The guide was great and provided information about the islands and Venice in several different languages. I liked the chance to explore Murano and Burano your own, the time provided was perfect.”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Murano: glass, canals, and a short introduction
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Travel by shared motorboat from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello in about four and a half hours. You’ll watch a Murano glass-blowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful lanes, and see Torcello’s Santa Fosca, Attila’s Throne, and Devil’s Bridge. Commentary is offered in English, with morning and afternoon departures.

“I expected more in Burano, it was a boring experience to all 3 islands, not entertaining or exciting at all. No energy from the people who live on the islands, selling their products. They almost seemed frustrated we (tourists) are there.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glass, from secret craft to showroom display
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend five hours visiting Murano and Burano from Venice by private boat. See a glassblowing demonstration, watch lace-making when available, and explore Burano’s colorful canals. Guides such as Silvia, Serena, Frankie, and Alice add local history and practical food tips. Groups are limited to 22 people.

“Silvia was our wonderful guide for the Murano/Burano tour. She provided explanations, education and history at all points of the trip! We attended a glass blowing demonstration (hosted by Nicolo at New Murano Glass), got to browse the showroom at New Murano, and had time to wander the island and grab a coffee. Then we hopped over to Burano for a brief lace making demo, then spent the rest of the time exploring this colorful island. Silvia even shared a list of favorite bars and restaurants!”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Finding the yellow desk near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

6.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Leave from St. Mark’s area for a 4 to 4.5-hour boat trip to Murano and Burano. Watch a Murano glass master at work, browse the factory gallery with a 10% discount, then stroll Burano’s colorful lanes, lace shops, and cafés. Multilingual guides provide commentary, though island visits are self-guided.

“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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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano glass: the short demonstration worth seeing
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

7.Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,563 reviews · from $40

Spend 6.5 to 7.5 hours sailing from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Watch a short glassmaking demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful streets, and visit Torcello at your own pace. A multilingual guide gives information aboard the boat, while free time lets you shop, eat, and explore independently.

“Affordable and Brilliant crew (Pink Venice). We will book again.”

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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit - Leaving San Marco by boat
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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

8.Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,581 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $25

From San Marco, you’ll cruise by boat to Murano for a live glassblowing demonstration and guided walk, then continue to colorful Burano for lace making, local stories, and free time. Guides such as Marta, Allegra, Ilaria, Dave, and David bring the islands to life. The five to five-and-a-half-hour tour costs $25, with optional Venetian snacks and wine.

“This was an amazing tour. I loved very much the glass factory in Murano and the views in Burano. Alegra was an exceptional tour guide who gave such insightful history of Venice and Murano and Burano. We loved the whole experience”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - Murano: fire, glass, and a short island walk
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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

9.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61

Spend five hours traveling by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see lace-making in Burano, browse local shops, and enjoy free time for photos, food, and wandering. Guides may include Elena, Elly, Manu, Christina, or Francesca Gin. Small-group and private options are available.

“Our guide Ellie ( Elly) was so good. Being born and raised here, she knew the answers to all our questions, and gave us a really good insight into the local culture and history, and we saw so much more of these places due to her personal experiences of living here. She was very friendly and kind, adjusted the tour to our needs, especially as we were four older people who needed a bit of time for resting now and then. She made our experience memorable. Highly recommended.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - The ride from Venice sets the tone
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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

10.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21

Take a Gran Turismo speedboat from Venice to Murano and Burano. Watch a short glassblowing demonstration, then explore Burano’s painted houses, lace shops, canals, and leaning bell tower. Multilingual guides such as Olga, Nicole, and Camilla provide commentary in several languages. The tour costs $21 and allows about an hour on each island.

“Great demo (short and sweet) Short stay in Murano - not long enough to see town (suited us) and just over an hour in Burano.”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Murano glass: a short demonstration with a large payoff
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

11.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel from Venice by boat to Murano and Burano with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see traditional lace making, and enjoy free time among Burano’s colorful houses. Guides such as Flavia, Claudia, Nicole, and Alessia are often praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“the tour was very interesting. The glass blowing demonstration was amazing. Our guide Nicole filled us in with Venetian history, just enough to whet my appetite for more! We had a lovely lunch in Burano, a very pretty village where the lace is made.”

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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello - Murano: the practical highlight of the route
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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

12.Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,119 reviews · from $34

Cruise from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano on a 4.5 or 6-hour boat trip. Watch a Murano glassblower, explore Torcello’s old churches, and photograph Burano’s colorful homes. Guides such as Olga, Charlotte, Charlotta, and Leo have led departures, though staffing varies. Bring lunch if you want more time to explore.

“Brilliant, highly recommended. The two young girls who were our tour guides were brilliant, the boat captain was brilliant and was just a bloody good day out. Some say you don’t get enough time with the 45 minutes in each stop, but for us it was perfect as we got a feel for the islands and if we want to go back we now know which to go back to via taxi to spend more time if you wanted to. Well worth the money, again highly recommended and thanks.”

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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - The first demonstration: glass shaped by breath
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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

13.Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,076 reviews · 20 min · from $11

Meet your guide at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni on Murano for a 20-minute tour and live glassmaking demonstration. Watch a master create an object by blowing and shape a glass animal by hand. Guides may present in English, French, or Italian. Your ticket includes a €10 credit toward purchases in the gallery.

“Great to see a traditional workshop. The demonstration was clear to watch and interesting to see skilled craftspeople at work. The explanation was just right and my kids 12 and 13 were impressed!”

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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island - The lagoon ride past San Giorgio and Sant’Erasmo
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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,504 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet near Chiesa della Pietà in central Venice for a private-boat trip across the lagoon. Visit Murano for a glassblowing demonstration and church walk, then explore colorful Burano, see lace-making, and enjoy free time for photos, food, or shopping. Guides such as Rachel, Alex, and Angela add local stories, though Murano time is limited.

“Perfect blend of 2 different experiences worth far more than the cost! The highly skilled yet uniquely artistic trades of glass blowing and lace making was fascinating. We were given time to shop and take in the colorful Burano houses. This was completely worth it and a great way to spend 5 hours!”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Excursion - Murano: glass, church, and a working craft
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Venice: Murano and Burano Excursion

15.Murano and Burano Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 928 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Meet near Venice’s Pietà Church for a five-hour English tour by private boat. Visit Murano’s glass factory and Santa Maria e San Donato, then explore colorful Burano with free time for lunch. Guides such as Alex, Rachel, and Alessandro are praised for clear commentary, humor, and helpful local tips.

“We had torrential rain all day on the day of the trip so the itinerary could not be as described. However our guide Rachel made the trip very entertaining for us and helped us forget the horrendous weather ! Well done her for making us smile under difficult circumstances. We still had a great day 😀”

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