Murano & Burano Self-Guided Tour
Description
Experience a tranquil day on the stunning Venetian Lagoon. Join us as we take a boat journey to two of the region's most enchanting islands: Murano and Burano. On Murano, immerse yourself in the art of traditional glassblowing with a live demonstration.
Tour Overview
We'll assemble at a central pier in Venice at the scheduled time to board the boat for our exploration of the lagoon.
Our first destination will be the beautiful island of Murano, where you will have an hour of free time. Here, the opportunity awaits to visit a glass factory and see the glassblowing craft in action, a hallmark of this island. If you'd rather not enter the workshop, you might prefer to take a leisurely walk through its charming canals and local shops.
Afterwards, we'll continue our boat trip, heading towards the delightful island of Burano, where you will have 1.5 hours to explore. The island’s striking and vibrant houses create a picturesque scene perfect for photography. Alongside wandering the streets, you can delve into its crafts by visiting the Lace Museum or by exploring local stores that sell the famous lace products known as merletti.
At last, we will reconvene at the pier in Burano to make our way back. Our adventure will conclude as we return to Venice, reaching the San Marco Cornoldi pier after a total journey of 5 hours.
Pickup & Drop-Off Points
When booking, you will need to select one of the following meeting points:
- Santa Lucia Pier (Ponte della Costituzione): departure at 10 am
- Riva degli Schiavoni Pier: departure at 10:30 am
The tour wraps up at 3:30 pm at the San Marco Cornoldi pier.
Essential Information
- Should you depart from Riva degli Schiavoni and wish to be dropped off in the Santa Lucia area at the tour's conclusion, a 10 EUR cash fee will be required on the day of the tour for logistical reasons. Conversely, if you start in Santa Lucia and conclude in the Riva degli Schiavoni/San Marco area, there will be no additional charge.
- Occasionally, due to unforeseen logistical circumstances, the tour may end at the port of Tronchetto. Should this occur, clear instructions on reaching Piazzale Roma will be provided.
Extend Your Journey to Murano, Burano, & Torcello
Enhance your experience by adding a visit to Torcello! You can arrange this self-guided day trip to include Torcello to your itinerary.
What's included
- Transport by boat
- English–speaking guide on board the boat
- Visit in English to a glass factory in Murano
- Visit in English to a lace workshop in Burano
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour is due to begin to validate your ticket. If you arrive at the incorrect meeting point, the local tour provider reserves the right to cancel the tour.
You'll be able to recognize the tour leaders by their Vidali Group light blue signs with the name LAGOON TOURS in capitals. The boat is blue with the name Consorzio Vidali Group written on it.
You'll meet your guide at one of the following points, depending on the tour you've chosen:
- Santa Lucia Pier, Ponte della Costituzione (https://goo.gl/maps/aSfbjT7yTKM2X8t8A), next to the KFC restaurant at Santa Lucia Station. The meeting time will be 15 minutes before the designated time. If you choose this starting point, please note that the tour will end at Riva degli Schiavioni. If you wish to return to Santa Lucia, you'll need to pay an additional charge of 10EUR per person.
- Riva degli Schiavioni Pier, in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, at Vidali Group Meeting Point "Caserma Cornoldi" (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YYTRhsshHEohfrrP8). The meeting time will be 15 minutes before the designated time. Even if you depart from the Riva degli Schiavioni pier, please note that you can finish in Santa Lucia and vice versa.
Important Info
- If you depart from Riva degli Schiavoni and, at the end of the tour, prefer to be dropped off at the Santa Lucia area, you will need to pay a 10EUR fee in cash on the day of the tour as a logistical fee. If you do the reverse route (starting in Santa Lucia and ending in the Riva degli Schiavoni/San Marco area), there is no extra charge.
- Due to last-minute logistical or organizational reasons, the activity may exceptionally end at the port of Tronchetto. In this case, we'll explain how to get to Piazzale Roma.
Additional Info
On certain days between April and July, all visitors to Venice must pay an access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice, subject to various exclusions. For dates, payment methods, exclusions, and further information, please visit the official website.
Know Before You Go
- Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended for the visit
- The tour will be conducted in several languages
- In case of rain, the tour will go ahead as planned. We recommend bringing appropriate clothing such as a waterproof jacket or raincoat
- The tour's end time may vary slightly depending on the length of the Murano stop and possible water traffic. We therefore recommend not booking trains or flights too close to the tour's end time
- If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the local team on the following numbers: +39 339 465 1532, +39 339 465 1591, +39 041 476 9400. Customer service is available every day from 9 am to 6 pm.
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