--- title: Semi-Private Murano & Burano Experience lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 602 duration_minutes: 270 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 14 (Murano & Burano Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/semi-private-murano-burano-experience/ --- # Semi-Private Murano & Burano Experience **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 (table below). ## Overview Embark on a semi-private guided tour from Venice to Murano and Burano and discover two of the Venetian Lagoon’s most famous traditions. Meet your guide near St. Mark’s Square and travel across the lagoon by boat, leaving the busy streets of Venice behind. Arrive first in Murano, world-famous for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Visit a local glass factory and watch master craftsmen shape molten glass into elegant works of art during a live demonstration. Afterward, enjoy a guided stroll through Murano and learn about the island’s history and local life before continuing across the lagoon. Next, arrive in colorful Burano, known for its vibrant fishermen’s houses and lace-making heritage. Enjoy free time to explore the picturesque streets, browse local shops, and taste traditional bussolà cookies. Relax on the scenic boat ride back to Venice with your small group. ## Before you book - Meeting point: From St. - Group size varies by option: small group from €69 · private from €150 - 5 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €44: ages 6 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person for the SEMI PRIVATE - English Tour option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 4h 30m - Rating: 4.76/5 from 602 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: CITY TOURS CO. LTD - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €69 · private from €150 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.76 from 602 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 571 of 602. - 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 (2026-04-10 to 2026-08-31); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI PRIVATE - English Tour | €69 / person | English | Private Boat : Private Boat. Limited to 10 guests | | PRIVATE - English Tour | €150 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour in English Murano & Burano Tour | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Hotel pickup - Meal ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 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. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJq4WRru2xfkcRd5NVFrIGP4c Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded). ## Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 14** | €69 | 4h 30m | 4.76 (602) | varies by option | | [Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide](/italy/venice/tours/luxury-tour-of-murano-burano-by-private-boat-and-guide/?format=md) | €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 | 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/murano-burano-from-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/semi-private-murano-burano-experience/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md