Murano & Burano Self-Guided Tour
Description
Experience a tranquil day on the exquisite Venetian Lagoon, navigating by boat to two of its most enchanting islands: Murano and Burano. Begin your adventure by witnessing a live traditional glassblowing demonstration on Murano, where the art of glassmaking is showcased.
Tour Overview
Your journey commences at a designated pier in central Venice, where we will embark on a boat through the scenic lagoon.
Our first destination is the charming island of Murano, where you'll have 1 hour to explore at your leisure. Here, you have the opportunity to observe a glass factory demonstration, highlighting the island's renowned craft. Alternatively, you can take this time to wander along its delightful canals and browse the local shops.
Continuing our voyage, we will head northwards until we reach the quaint island of Burano, where you can enjoy 1.5 hours of free time. Become captivated by its famous, vividly colored houses that create a picturesque setting perfect for photos. In addition to wandering, consider visiting the Lace Museum to learn about the island's lace-making tradition or explore the local boutiques specializing in exquisite merletti.
At the end of your visit to Burano, we will reconvene at the pier to begin our return trip to Venice. The tour concludes at the San Marco Cornoldi pier, approximately 5 hours after we set sail.
Meeting Points
During the booking phase, please select one of the following departure points:
- Santa Lucia Pier (Ponte della Costituzione): departure at 10 am
- Riva degli Schiavoni Pier: departure at 10:30 am
The tour will wrap up at 3:30 pm at the San Marco Cornoldi pier.
Essential Information
- If your journey starts at Riva degli Schiavoni and you prefer to be dropped off at Santa Lucia after the tour, a 10EUR cash fee will be required on the day of the tour for logistics. Conversely, if your route starts in Santa Lucia and ends in the Riva degli Schiavoni/San Marco area, there are no additional charges.
- On rare occasions, due to unforeseen logistical reasons, the tour may conclude at Tronchetto port. Should this happen, we will provide information on how to reach Piazzale Roma.
Explore More: Murano, Burano & Torcello
Looking to enrich your day out? Include Torcello in your itinerary! Enhance your experience with a self-guided day trip to Burano, Murano, and Torcello.
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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