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Semi-Private Murano & Burano Experience

4.8 · 602 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €69 · private from €150
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A semi private boat from near St Mark's Square to Murano for a glassblowing demonstration and showroom, then Burano's painted houses, with English commentary throughout and a fully private tier available.

Meals and hotel pickup are not included, and exceptional high tide postpones or refunds the trip. 4.76 from 602 reviews for 4h 30m.

In our comparison: #7 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
SEMI PRIVATE - English TourThe page pricePrivate Boat : Private Boat. Limited to 10 guests€69
PRIVATE - English TourPrivate Tour in English Murano & Burano Tour€150 for 2+ people

Children from €44 (ages 6 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Master Artisan Glassblowing Demonstration
  • Round-trip semi-private taxi transportation from Venice
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Guided tour of a Glass Factory Showroom
  • Semi-private small group experience (max 10 travelers)
  • Hotel pickup
  • Meal

Reviews

4.8
602 ratings
Tripadvisor 571 · Viator 31

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 571 of 602

Star breakdown of all 602 ratings

5 stars
508 · 84%
4 stars
63 · 10%
3 stars
17 · 3%
2 stars
9 · 1%
1 star
5 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides and glassblowing demonstration; some would prefer more time to explore the islands.

Praised

  • Friendly guides explain local history and readily answer questions
  • Watching glassblowing and learning about Murano glass
  • Burano's colourful houses and opportunities to explore its shops
  • Comfortable boats with plenty of room
  • Clear organisation and guidance on where to be during the trip

Complaints

  • Some felt the island stops were well paced, while others wanted more time to explore
  • Commentary was difficult to hear for some travellers

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 April 2026 to 31 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right toward the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni. Walk 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. Venice Tours Office is at number 4536, marked by a sign at the entrance. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (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
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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €44 ages 6 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 · #7 of 14€694h 30m4.76 (602)varies by option
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 #7 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 €69 per adult · SEMI PRIVATE - English Tour