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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors-Guided Visit

4.8 · 2,608 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–5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A boat from the San Marco waterfront to Murano for a live glassblowing demonstration and on to Burano's painted houses, with a guide on radio receivers.

Tiers add a Burano lace demonstration, Torcello or a food and wine stop; departure times vary by tier, and hotel pickup is not included. 4.75 from 2,608 reviews at €25 per person.

In our comparison: #8 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

5 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
Murano & Burano CruiseThe page priceFrench, Spanish, Italian, EnglishLanguages: English - French - Spanish - Italian Itinerary : Murano & Burano Lagoon Island Type of Tour : Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate Speed Boat: Comfortable speedboat designed for a smooth ride and clear views of the lagoon Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€25
Murano+Burano+Torcello CruiseFrench, Spanish, Italian, EnglishLanguage: English, French, Spanish, Italian Itinerary: The Lagoon Islands Murano, Burano and Torcello Tour Type: Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate. Boat: Panoramic double-decker boat Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€37
Murano & Burano Premium TourEnglishLanguage : English Itinerary: Murano & Burano - Islands of the lagoon Tour Type:: Guided Tour - Small Group Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate Boat: Premium Boat Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€40
Murano & Burano + Food & WineFrench, Spanish, EnglishLanguages: English - French - Spanish - Italian Itinerary: Murano glassblowing demonstration and Burano, the colorful island of fishermen. Tour Type: Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours Food & Wine : Enjoy 3 traditional Venetian cicchetti with a glass of wine. Panoramic Boat: Comfortable boat for a smooth and relaxing ride Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€48
Murano & Burano Semi-private EnglishDuration: 5 hours: approx. Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€69

Children from €15 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Comfortable Boat from San Marco to the Islands and back
  • Lace making demonstration in Burano Island (if option is selected)
  • Burano Island Guided Visit (if option is selected)
  • Radio receiver to hear the tour guide
  • Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano's Glass Factory
  • Murano Island Guided Walking Tour (if option is selected)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick up
  • Food & Drinks (unless option is selected)

Reviews

4.8
2,608 ratings
Tripadvisor 2,451 · Viator 157

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,475 of 2,608

Star breakdown of all 2,608 ratings

5 stars
2,164 · 83%
4 stars
311 · 12%
3 stars
78 · 3%
2 stars
31 · 1%
1 star
24 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers enjoy the guides, glassblowing and Burano's streets, but boat noise can make commentary hard to hear.

Praised

  • Friendly guides share island history and useful local recommendations
  • The Murano glassblowing demonstration is a highlight
  • Burano's colourful streets are a favourite part of the visit
  • Many consider the organised trip to the islands good value

Complaints

  • Unclear meeting instructions and dock signage make the right group hard to find
  • Boat engine noise and faulty audio equipment make commentary hard to hear
  • Glass and lace shop stops can feel geared towards sales
  • Some find enough time to explore, while others feel rushed on the islands

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 September 2026 to 2 October 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 towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536., The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square). · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30 daily; scheduled through December 2028 (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

Itinerary

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food & Drinks (unless option is selected)
  • Children from €15 ages 4 to 12

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 · #8 of 14€254h–5h4.75 (2608)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 #8 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

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