Two islands by boat? in our Murano & Burano Island Tours comparison. 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.
Trade-off: Passport copy required; not for wheelchairs.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A half day by private boat to Murano for a glassblower at work and Burano for lacemaking, with a guide and free time on both islands, without the public vaporetto queues. Food and drinks are not included, everyone must carry a copy of their passport page, and the city access fee may apply to day visitors. 4.77 from 1,457 reviews at €26 per person.
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 your own. Travel by private boat with an expert English-speaking guide, then step into Murano’s glassmaking heritage as a master glassblower shapes molten glass in a working studio. Continue to Burano, where local artisans keep the island’s delicate lacemaking tradition alive by hand.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #6 of 15 | €26 | 4h 30m | 4.77 (1457) | shared |
| Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide | €290 | 4h | 4.92 (210) | private |
| In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory | €29 | 45 min | 4.93 (129) | shared |
| Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.88 (133) | shared |
Ranked #6 of 15 in Murano & Burano Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €290, median €69; typical length 4h 15m. 3 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Murano & Burano Island Tours
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30, 08:45, 13:30, 14:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 25, 2026.
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
Open in Google MapsPlease Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. Your guide will be holding a "The Tour Guy" sign.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |