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Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience

4.6 · 544 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: private from €50 · small group from €69
Guide languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A vintage boat across the lagoon to Murano for a furnace demonstration and Burano for lacemaking, with a guide throughout and Torcello added on some tiers; standard, semi private and private versions are sold.

Arrive early with a printed voucher to exchange for the ticket, and note hotel pickup is not included. 4.64 from 544 reviews at €30 per person.

In our comparison: #12 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
Islands Standard Guided TourThe page priceFrench, Spanish, Italian, EnglishTour Type : Shared Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: Times are approximate Murano, Burano & Torcello Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the Venetian islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€30
Islands Premium English TourEnglishItinerary: Murano & Burano Islands Tour Type : Shared Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: approximately Private Boat Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€50
Islands Semi-Private TourEnglishDuration: 5 hours: approx. Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€69
Islands Private TourFrench, Spanish, Italian, EnglishItinerary: Murano & Burano Islands Tour Type: Private Guided Tour Duration: 4 hours Boat: Private Speed Boat Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy€150 for 2+ people

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

  • Murano Island Visit
  • Guided tour by qualified and experienced tour guide
  • Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
  • Lace-making demonstration in Burano
  • Torcello Island Visit (if option is selected)
  • Burano Island Visit
  • Hotel pick up

Reviews

4.6
544 ratings
Tripadvisor 501 · Viator 43

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 497 of 544

Star breakdown of all 544 ratings

5 stars
436 · 80%
4 stars
61 · 11%
3 stars
21 · 4%
2 stars
11 · 2%
1 star
15 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers enjoy the guides, glassmaking and Burano; poor audio can make the commentary hard to follow.

Praised

  • Guides share island history through engaging stories and humour
  • Watching skilled glassmakers at work in Murano
  • Burano's colourful houses and streets
  • Free time on Burano for lunch, shopping and exploring independently

Complaints

  • Poor onboard audio makes the commentary difficult to hear
  • Unclear meeting instructions and difficulty finding hosts
  • Murano showroom visits leave some with little time to explore the island
  • Some visited Torcello, while others say a promised stop there was omitted

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 June 2025 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square)., 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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 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

  • 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 · #12 of 14€305h 30m4.64 (544)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 #12 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 €30 per adult · Islands Standard Guided Tour