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. 4.78 from 1,593 reviews at €26 per person.
Best for: Join the shared Murano and Burano boat tour: glass and lace demos, 4h 30m at €26 per person; English only, passport copy needed. 4.78, 1,593 reviews. Murano & Burano Island Tours comparison
Trade-off: Passport copy required; not for wheelchairs.
In our comparison: #5 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €26 per adult.
Children from €20 (ages 0 to 5). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,520 of 1,593
Star breakdown of all 1,593 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and Burano; the main caveat is too little free time to explore the islands.
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Meet your small group and tour leader at the meeting point in the heart of Venice. Then board a private Vaporetto, just for your tour group, to your first stop island stop, Murano.
Pass by, no stopArrive on Murano, the island known worldwide for its glassmaking tradition. Visit a working glassblower’s studio and watch molten glass take shape while your guide explains how this craft became one of Venice’s most famous exports.
1h 15mContinue by private boat from Murano to Burano. The short ride gives you another chance to take in the lagoon scenery before arriving at one of Venice’s most distinctive islands. Step onto Burano, known for its brightly painted fishermen’s houses and lacemaking heritage. Visit a small workshop to watch artisans practice traditional lacemaking, then enjoy free time to stroll, shop, and take photos.
1h 45mAfter your visit to Murano and Burano conclude, hop on our private boat alongside your tour leader and enjoy the panoramic views on the way back to Venice's main island.
45 minThis 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 14 | €26 | 4h 30m | 4.78 (1593) | shared |
| Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide | €290 | 4h | 4.92 (214) | private |
| In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory | €29 | 45 min | 4.93 (132) | shared |
| Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.86 (139) | shared |
Ranked #5 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €290, median €60; typical length 4h 8m. 3 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 14 Murano & Burano Island Tours