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title: Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide
lang: en
type: tour
city: Venice
country: Italy
price: 290
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 214
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Your own boat?
rank_in_category: 1 of 14 (Murano & Burano Island Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-22
data_updated: 2026-11-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/luxury-tour-of-murano-burano-by-private-boat-and-guide/
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# Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide

**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.

**Your own boat?:** 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. Trade-off: Minimum two; tips extra. (last checked September 22, 2026)

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

## Overview

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 original Murano Glass Factory, where a Master glassblower and his team are working daily, following the tradition of centuries ago. From Murano, crossing the lagoon, we’ll reach Burano island, famous for its lace work and the colourful atmosphere. Walking by picturesque houses, enjoying the typical “bussolai” (famous cookies of the island), feeling like a resident. Last but not least, an insightful guided visit into an historical hand-made lace workshop.
Then back to Venice by private boat, for an outstanding view of the lagoon.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 441 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 6 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €79: ages 1 to 14

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 441 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €290 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 214 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Shome Venice
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22

## Reviews

4.92 from 214 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 210 of 214.

- 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 (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's 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

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Burano** (1h) - We will discover the colorful island of Burano, living the breathtaking atmosphere of this paradise in the middle of the lagoon.
2. **Explore the oldest lace-making atelier and meet Anna (the lacemaker)** (15m; admission included)
3. **Murano** (30m) - Experience the original Murano Glass with a private glassblowing show of one of the most famous Master of the island!
4. **Laguna di Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - Live the uniqueness of Venice lagoon!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 441

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €580 | €290 |
| 4 | €820 | €205 |
| 6 | €1074 | €179 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Murano & Burano Island Tours start at €25 per person.

## Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 14** | €290 | 4h | 4.92 (214) | private |
| [In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory](/italy/venice/tours/in-depth-guided-tour-in-a-real-murano-glass-factory/?format=md) | €29 | 45 min | 4.93 (132) | shared |
| [Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery](/italy/venice/tours/murano-burano-islands-boat-tour-glass-factory-st-erasmo-winery/?format=md) | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.86 (139) | shared |
| [Private Discovery of Murano Glass and Burano Lace](/italy/venice/tours/private-discovery-of-murano-glass-and-burano-lace/?format=md) | €150 | 4h | 4.81 (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.

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