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Private Discovery of Murano Glass and Burano Lace

4.8 · 401 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Both islands in one private outing: a water taxi to Murano for a glassmaker at work, then Burano for a lace demonstration and its painted houses, with your own guide setting the pace.

Meals are not included and the walking suits people steady on their feet. 4.81 from 401 reviews at €150 per person.

In our comparison: #4 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

4 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour in FrenchThe page priceFrench€150 for 2+ people
Tour in EnglishEnglish€150 for 2+ people
Tour in ChineseChinese€150 for 2+ people
Tour in SpanishSpanish€150 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation
  • Glass demostration
  • Lace demostration
  • Private tour guide
  • Guided Tour (4 hours) with commentary including watertaxi to Murano & Burano and back to Venice
  • Guided Murano and Burano walking tour
  • Meals

Reviews

4.8
401 ratings
Tripadvisor 395 · Viator 6

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 389 of 401

Star breakdown of all 401 ratings

5 stars
340 · 85%
4 stars
49 · 12%
3 stars
9 · 2%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' local knowledge and Burano's colourful streets; crowded boats are a recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Friendly, knowledgeable guides who explain local history
  • Burano's colourful houses are a recurring highlight
  • Glassblowing demonstrations that show the craft in action
  • Well organised transport and clear instructions between stops
  • Useful recommendations for restaurants and shops

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the demonstrations, while others find them too brief, especially the lace display
  • Some report crowded boats with too few seats
  • Headset audio is sometimes too poor to hear the guide
  • Some find ample free time, while others feel rushed fitting in lunch and exploring

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 July 2026 to 28 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Operator
CITY TOURS CO. LTD; booking and payment are completed on Viator

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

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

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 · #4 of 14€1504h4.81 (401)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 #4 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 €150 per adult · Tour in French