--- title: "Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience" lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 544 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 14 (Murano & Burano Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/venice-murano-burano-islands-premium-guided-experience/ --- # Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Premium Guided Experience **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 (table below). ## Overview Venice Lagoon Duet – A Dream in Two Acts Performed aboard a graceful vintage boat across the shimmering waters of the Venetian Lagoon, with you as the main character. Act I – Murano: The Fire and the Flame The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper secrets passed down through generations. Witness the dance of fire and sand as master artisans transform molten brilliance into timeless creations. Act II – Burano: The Song of Color The scene shifts into light vivid, joyful, alive. Burano greets you with its radiant palette of pastel houses, each one a brushstroke in a living masterpiece. Along quiet canals, lace makers preserve a craft as delicate as poetry, weaving stories into every thread. This is not simply an island. It is a celebration of color, artistry, and the beauty of everyday Venetian life. More than a tour, this is a curated small-group experience aboard a vintage boat, an elegant passage through craftsmanship and beauty. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is in front of Palazzo… - Group size varies by option: private from €50 · small group from €69 - 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Children from €15: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person for the Islands Standard Guided Tour option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.64/5 from 544 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: CITY TOURS CO. LTD - Group: Group size varies by option: private from €50 · small group from €69 - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.64 from 544 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 497 of 544. - 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 (2025-06-30 to 2026-09-29); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Islands Standard Guided Tour | €30 / person | French, Spanish, Italian, English | Tour 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 | | Islands Premium English Tour | €50 / person | English | Itinerary: Murano & Burano Islands Tour Type : Shared Guided Tour Duration: 5 hours: approximately Private Boat Starting point: Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy | | Islands Semi-Private Tour | €69 / person | English | Duration: 5 hours: approx. Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy | | Islands Private Tour | €150 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Spanish, Italian, English | Itinerary: 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 | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Hotel pick up ## Itinerary 1. **Laguna di Venezia** (pass by, no stop) - A qualified tour guide will reveal some curiosities about the island and explain its interesting history while you enjoy the wonderful landscape sitting on a comfortable on a vintage wooden boat. 2. **Isola di Murano** (1h; admission included) - Murano: The Fire and the Flame The curtain rises on the island of glass, where ancient furnaces still whisper the secrets of centuries. Witness the dance of fire and sand as masters of glassblowing shape molten beauty into timeless forms. Here, tradition is not a memory—it’s... 3. **Burano** (1h) - : The Song of Color A new scene unfolds—bright, whimsical, and full of light. Burano welcomes you with a kaleidoscope of houses, each one a note in a vibrant melody. Lace makers weave stories with their fingers, and every corner seems to smile in color. This is not just an... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 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 The meeting point is in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walking from St.Mark's Square). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJKQBrKCaufkcRWdaE78uNCMc Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it - It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time, upon arrival at the redemption location you should present your printed voucher to the representative, once verified you obtain the ticket and can join the tour. - The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after). ## Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 14** | €30 | 5h 30m | 4.64 (544) | 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 #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. 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/venice-murano-burano-islands-premium-guided-experience/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md