Murano Burano Boat Excursion from Venice

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

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Set sail from the iconic St. Mark's Square and enter the world's most famous lagoon with this boat tour to Murano and Burano. You'll sail past golden reflections, rising bells and silent fishermen's boats, while a multilingual guide shares anecdotes about the islands' history.

The first stop is Murano, the home of glassblowing. There you will attend a live demonstration in a centuries-old workshop, where master glassmakers transform fire and sand into works of art. Back on board, you'll head for Burano, known for its colourful houses and centuries-old lacework, perfect for capturing fairytale photos.

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Experience the art of glassmaking with an exclusive demonstration included.
Explore Burano at your own pace: free time for photos, shopping and tasting bussolà

Roundtrip boat trip from St. Mark's Square
Multilingual escort (Spanish, English, Italian, French) throughout the tour
Live demonstration of glassblowing in Murano
Free time in Murano (40 min) and Burano (1 h 15 min)

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The crossing starts with the best postcard view of Venice: San Giorgio Maggiore on one side and the Doge's Palace on the other. The guide on board explains how the Serenissima Republic dominated the Adriatic thanks to its fleet, while the boat glides along the San Marco canal until it reaches Murano.

On the island, a wrought-iron gate opens in the heat of the furnace. The master glassmaker blows, turns and pinches the glowing mass into a Venetian glass in a matter of minutes. You will hear the tinkling of the glass as it cools and learn how to distinguish authentic, certified pieces.

After the demonstration, you'll have about 40 minutes to browse the artisan shops, visit the basilica of Santi Maria e Donato or simply watch the locals' gondolas bobbing on the private jetties.

Back on the boat, the lagoon reveals its jade-green hues on the way to Burano. As you approach, you'll see coral red, indigo blue and canary yellow houses lined up like a rainbow reflected in the canals. The guide tells the legend of the fishermen who painted their facades to recognise them in the fog, and gives you a map with the most picturesque photo spots.

You will have about 1 h 15 min on the island: taste the famous bussolà biscuits in a family bakery, visit the Lace Museum or go up to the Tre Ponti bridge for a unique panoramic view. At the appointed time, the boat sails back to Venice, giving you a sunset over the lagoon to round off an unforgettable day.