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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

By City Wonders
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$109 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Ancient Venetian traditions of glassblowing & lace-making
  • Private boat ride across lagoon to isles of Murano & Burano
  • Live demonstration by skilled glassblowers at Murano gallery
  • Rainbow-hued homes of Burano, an idyllic fishing village
  • Legends & traditions of lacemaking at Museo del Merletto

Activity location

    • Murano, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele Riva degli Schiavoni
    • 30100, Venice, Italy

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Small-Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Fully guided small-group tour of Murano & Burano with private boat transport and groups of up to 20 people.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$127.32 x 1 AdultNZ$127.32

Total
Price is NZ$127.32

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGlassblowing demonstration on Murano
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn private boat ride to and from central Venice, exclusively to your tour group
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedSpecial discount on purchases at glass factory and lacemaking shop
  • What's includedWhat's includedLacemaking demonstration in Burano
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall groups of 20 people or fewer for a personalised tour experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree time to discover those 2 islands at your own pace
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood/Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum group size is 20 people.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Note that the minimum group size required for this tour is 3 people.
  • Please note that on Mondays, the typical lacemaking demonstration in Burano may not always be available. In such event, the tour still offers a captivating exploration of the island that showcases its unique charm and rich cultural heritage. We appreciate your understanding
  • The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link)
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Built on top of a lagoon and criss-crossed by canals, water is the heart and soul of Venice. Hop on a private boat, exclusive to your tour group, to motor away from the main city and experience the frozen-in-time charms of Murano and Burano. Discover the ancient traditions of glass-blowing and lace-making as you tour these tranquil islets with a small group of up to 20 participants and an expert, English-speaking guide to enrich your experience.

Meet your guide in central Venice and hop onto a private boat to cruise across the lagoon to Murano, looking back at the bridges and palazzos of the city. Listen to your guide describe the history of Murano, where the secrets of glass-blowing and mirror-making have been kept since the Middle Ages. Step out of the boat at a glassblowing workshop, where you can watch artisans spinning and shaping fiery orbs of molten glass to craft shimmering works of art.

Browse the gallery, shop for discounted souvenirs if you'd like, and then get back in the boat to putter over to Burano. Colourful clusters of vibrantly hued homes line the rainbow waterways in this charming fishing village. Check out the tilted campanile of the Church of San Martino, and hear legends and facts about the island's famous lace-making heritage. Follow your guide down cobblestone lanes where women sit stitching delicate designs, and delve more into this age-old art—passed down through generations and preserved as a true remnant of the past—at the lovely Museo del Merletto. Before heading back to town, enjoy some free time to continue touring the island.

Location

Activity location

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    • Murano, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele Riva degli Schiavoni
    • 30100, Venice, Italy