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Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

4.9 · 214 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Shome Venice Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 · Hotel pickup from 441 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private boat straight to an old Murano furnace with the master at work, then Burano for a lace demonstration and its bussolai cookies, with a guide to yourselves.

Gratuities are the only extra listed. 4.92 from 214 reviews at €290 per person.

Best for: 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 214 reviews. Murano & Burano Island Tours comparison

Trade-off: Minimum two; tips extra.

In our comparison: #1 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 22, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €290 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Tasting of the traditional cookies of Burano
  • Private Glass Factory Visit with Glassblowing show
  • Private Guide for the Tour
  • Burano lace-making demonstration
  • Gratuities

Children from €79 (ages 1 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
214 ratings
Viator 156 · Tripadvisor 58

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 210 of 214

Star breakdown of all 214 ratings

5 stars
204 · 95%
4 stars
6 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and craft demonstrations; pressure to buy in the glass showroom is a recurring complaint.

Praised

  • Personable guides share detailed knowledge of island history and crafts
  • Hotel pickup and private boat transfers make travel between islands easy
  • Watching Murano glassblowers work up close
  • Burano's colorful streets, quiet corners and lace demonstrations
  • Guides adapt visits to guests' interests and keep children involved

Complaints

  • Some feel pressured to buy glass or lace, while others report no pressure

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 September 2024 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 441 pickup points (441 pickup points listed by the operator, 441 of them hotels)
Operator
Shome Venice; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €79 ages 1 to 14

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 14€2904h4.92 (214)private
In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory€2945 min4.93 (132)shared
Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery€1094h 15m4.86 (139)shared
Private Discovery of Murano Glass and Burano Lace€1504h4.81 (401)shared

Ranked #1 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

From €290 per adult