15 tours · €25–€290 per person · ★ 4.7
A Murano Burano tour is the classic half day on the lagoon, and the 15 here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €25 per person for a shared boat from San Marco with a glass demonstration and free time on both islands, to €290 for a private motorboat with a guide for your party only. Between them sit small group Venice islands tours with a lace demonstration on Burano, semi private water taxis, a glass blowing class where you make a piece, and full days that add St Mark's.
A quick way to choose: the furnace demonstration is free to watch but ends in a showroom, so treat the shop as part of the format; lunch is never in the price and Torcello appears only on a few routes. Boats stop running in exceptional high tide or rough water and the tour moves to another day, several operators ask for a copy of your passport page, and hotel pickup comes only with the private water taxis. The best reviewed Murano and Burano tours from Venice come first below.
The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest o...
Do you want to learn about the inner workings of a real Murano workshop? Are you tired of the endless tourist traps around Venice and Murano? Look no ...
Explore a peaceful, more authentic side of Venice on this small-group tour to Murano, Burano, and St. Erasmo by private boat. Watch a live glassblowin...
Discover the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano on a private tour from Venice. Visit Murano, renowned for its exquisite glass-making traditions, ...
A 3 hours guided visit to Murano: the worldwide famous island for the glassblowing's tradition! You will enjoy the tour from an artistic, historical...
This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on...
Embark on a semi-private guided tour from Venice to Murano and Burano and discover two of the Venetian Lagoon’s most famous traditions. Meet your gui...
Discover the most beautiful islands of Venice with us. Begin your adventure in the iconic San Marco area, boarding a comfortable boat that will whisk ...
Explore Venice's top sites with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Discover the grandeur of the former Venetian rulers' resid...
Depart from St. Mark’s Square aboard a semi-private water taxi and glide across the lagoon toward Murano, the island where Venice’s most treasured tra...
Visit the most beautiful islands of the lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. A private boat tour with friendly guide and driver will let you discover ...
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditi...
Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts Performed aboard a graceful vintage boat across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the...
This full-day Venice tour brings together the city’s greatest hits and lagoon islands in one carefully planned route. Start with timed-entry tickets a...
Meet you local guide in Venice city center, then board a private boat and admire the lagoon of Venice. Stop in Murano island to see S. Maria and Donat...
Tours and prices on this page last updated September 26, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 22, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 15 island experiences by shared or private boat, demonstrations or workshops, island stops, pickup and whether city sights turn the trip into a full day.
Join the shared Murano and Burano boat tour: glass and lace demos, 4h 30m at €26 per person; English only, passport copy needed. 4.77, 1,457 reviews.
Private boat with pickup: a working furnace, then Burano lace, guide to yourselves at €290 per person, minimum two; only tips extra. 4.92 from 210 reviews.
See a working furnace from batch room to glassblowing at €29 per person, 45 min–1h; English only, reach Murano yourself, stairs. 4.93, 129 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Murano and Burano by Private Boat | Both islands, small group | €26 per person | 4.77★ (1,457) | 4h 30m | Passport copy required; not for wheelchairs |
| Murano and Burano by Private Boat and Guide | Private boat with pickup | €290 per person | 4.92★ (210) | 4h | Minimum two; tips extra |
| Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory | Furnace visit, 45 min–1h | €29 per person | 4.93★ (129) | 45 min–1h | Get to Murano yourself; heat and stairs |
| Murano and Burano Small Group by Private Boat | Boat tour with headsets | €32 per person | 4.68★ (9,367) | 5h | Base price: French or Spanish; lace demo may be skipped |
| St Mark's, Palace, Gondola and Islands | City and islands, 9h 30m | €187 per person | 4.63★ (1,060) | 9h 30m | English only; lunch extra; shared gondola |
| Murano, Burano and a Sant'Erasmo Winery | Third island with wine | €109 per person | 4.88★ (133) | 4h 15m | English only; unsafe weather can cancel without refund |
| Private Motorboat: Murano, Burano, Torcello | Torcello too, with pickup | €200 per person | 4.67★ (452) | 4h | Minimum two; lunch and Torcello museum extra |
| Murano Glass Experience with Burano Visit | Operator marked accessible | €50 per person | 4.55★ (1,598) | 5h | English only; demonstration, not a hands on class |
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Do you want to learn about the inner workings of a real Murano workshop? Are you tired of the endless tourist traps around Venice and Murano? Look no ...
The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest o...
Explore a peaceful, more authentic side of Venice on this small-group tour to Murano, Burano, and St. Erasmo by private boat. Watch a live glassblowin...
Discover the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano on a private tour from Venice. Visit Murano, renowned for its exquisite glass-making traditions, ...
A 3 hours guided visit to Murano: the worldwide famous island for the glassblowing's tradition! You will enjoy the tour from an artistic, historical...
This half-day boat tour takes you beyond central Venice to two of the lagoon’s most famous islands, without the hassle of navigating public ferries on...
Embark on a semi-private guided tour from Venice to Murano and Burano and discover two of the Venetian Lagoon’s most famous traditions. Meet your gui...
Discover the most beautiful islands of Venice with us. Begin your adventure in the iconic San Marco area, boarding a comfortable boat that will whisk ...
Explore Venice's top sites with a guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Discover the grandeur of the former Venetian rulers' resid...
Cruise the Venetian Lagoon by private water taxi and meet the artisans keeping Venice’s traditional crafts alive. You’ll see demonstrations of traditi...