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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to Burano Lace Island

4.5 · 1,601 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Glass factory Colleoni Murano Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:30, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private boat with a guide to Murano's cathedral and an old glass factory, then Burano's lace island, with a glass of wine on the way and a factory discount if you shop.

Tips are the only extra; boat and transport are wheelchair accessible, and day visitors may owe the city access fee on some dates. 4.55 from 1,601 reviews for 5h.

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

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
MORNING DEPARTURE 9 30 AMThe page priceboat€50
SUMMER DEPARTUREDuration: 5 hours GLASS OF PROSECCO INCLUDED EXCURSION MURANO & BURANO BOAT SYRIUS€50

Children from €40 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Transport by private boat
  • Glass factory visit
  • Local guide
  • 1 glass of wine
  • 20% discount at Colleoni glass factory
  • Tips

Reviews

4.5
1,601 ratings
Viator 1,237 · Tripadvisor 364

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,433 of 1,601

Star breakdown of all 1,601 ratings

5 stars
1,174 · 73%
4 stars
259 · 16%
3 stars
89 · 6%
2 stars
34 · 2%
1 star
45 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the glassmaking, guides and lagoon rides; some find the craft stops too focused on shopping.

Praised

  • Watching skilled artisans shape glass during live demonstrations
  • Guides who explain the islands' history and traditional crafts
  • Comfortable boat rides with views across the lagoon
  • Burano's colourful houses and opportunities to wander and take photos
  • Small groups that make the trip feel personal and relaxed

Complaints

  • Some enjoy browsing the shops, while others find the craft stops too focused on sales
  • Some find the pace comfortable, while others want more time to explore the islands
  • Some find commentary clear, while others struggle to hear or understand the guide

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 January 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Local guide will wait outside the Church which between locanda Vivaldi and Hotel Metropole. Close by boat station San Zaccaria From Santa Lucia train station and Piazzale Roma car terminal at use line 4.1 or 5.1 · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 09:30, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Glass factory Colleoni Murano; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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 Donato Cathedral followed by an old glass factory visit. Afterwards stop in Burano island and explore the lace island

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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Food included 1 glass of wine
  • Children from €40 ages 3 to 17

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 · #14 of 14€505h4.55 (1601)shared
Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide€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

Ranked #14 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 €50 per adult · MORNING DEPARTURE 9 30 AM