Premium Lagoon Excursion: Murano Glass, Burano & Lace Museum
103 reviews
4.25 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
Explore two ancient islands only accessible by boat, where the authentic culture of Venice is still vibrantly on display.
Zip around the lagoon in a private boat with a local Venetian guide and only 20 other people.
Immerse yourself in Murano’s centuries-old art of glassmaking with a private demonstration.
Explore the colorful island of Burano with its picture-perfect canals and tradition of lacemaking, with the opportunity to visit a lace making workshop.
Delve into the island’s rich heritage at the lace making museum, where you’ll discover how this delicate art became a defining part of Burano.
Sites Visited
Venetian Lagoon
Murano Island
Private Murano glassblowing workshop
Burano Island
Burano lace making workshop (optional)
Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Small group of 20 guests maximum
Private round-trip transfer by boat
Guided visit of Burano Island
Optional visit to lace making shop
Free time on Burano Island
Ticket for lace museum in Burano (closed Mondays)
Private glass blowing demonstration
Free time on Murano Island
Go beyond central Venice and explore its magnificent outlying islands on a VIP-style excursion.
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Verified Customer reviews
Verified ratings
4.6/5
based on 79 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.6/5
79 reviews
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.7/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Latest reviews
Excellent
Our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly. She allowed us to explore some on our own as well as being near by to answer any questions.
Tripadvisor customer·Liz·Oct 27, 2025
Excellent
We had an amazing experience with Emanuela during our trip to Murano and Burano! She was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, sharing fascinating details about the islands’ history and culture in a fun, engaging way. It was clear she genuinely cared about everyone in the group and made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. Emanuela also went above and beyond by recommending some fantastic local restaurants, which turned out to be excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommend her!
Tripadvisor customer·Summer·Oct 24, 2025
Excellent
Fab visit to Murano and Burano with Allessia . Really good knowledge about Venice and the islands where she lives . Only 16 of us in group so very easy to get around .would highly recommend
Tripadvisor customer·Cathy·Oct 05, 2025
Excellent
Alesia was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and shared important and relevant information during the tour and even when we had free time, she was also available and willing to answer questions or make suggestions about what we were interested in!
Tripadvisor customer·Ileana·Oct 01, 2025
Excellent
Julia was absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable on history and one of the friendliest tour guides we have had! The gelato she recommended on Burano was the absolute best gelato we’ve had in Venice overall
Tripadvisor customer·Jamie·Aug 08, 2025
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Premium Lagoon Excursion: Murano Glass, Burano & Lace Museum
Verified rating
4.6/5
based on 79 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide
4.7/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
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103
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Our guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly. She allowed us to explore some on our own as well as being near by to answer any questions.
Tripadvisor customer·Liz·Oct 27, 2025
Excellent
We had an amazing experience with Emanuela during our trip to Murano and Burano! She was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, sharing fascinating details about the islands’ history and culture in a fun, engaging way. It was clear she genuinely cared about everyone in the group and made the day feel relaxed and enjoyable. Emanuela also went above and beyond by recommending some fantastic local restaurants, which turned out to be excellent. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommend her!
Tripadvisor customer·Summer·Oct 24, 2025
Excellent
Fab visit to Murano and Burano with Allessia . Really good knowledge about Venice and the islands where she lives . Only 16 of us in group so very easy to get around .would highly recommend
Tripadvisor customer·Cathy·Oct 05, 2025
Excellent
Alesia was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and shared important and relevant information during the tour and even when we had free time, she was also available and willing to answer questions or make suggestions about what we were interested in!
Tripadvisor customer·Ileana·Oct 01, 2025
Excellent
Julia was absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable on history and one of the friendliest tour guides we have had! The gelato she recommended on Burano was the absolute best gelato we’ve had in Venice overall
Tripadvisor customer·Jamie·Aug 08, 2025
Excellent
We spent a magnificent day in Murano and Burano! Our tour guide, Alessia S, was extremely knowledgeable and a real joy to be around. As we boated from Venice to Murano and Burano Islands, Alessia S took her time to explain our surroundings and answer any questions..
Murano was captivating as we watched and learned the different glass blowing methods. The glass products were luxurious and we couldn’t leave without shipping some home.
Burano was charming and inviting. The colorful houses brought so much magnetism and life to the island. The island shops offered a great variety….something for everyone. We enjoyed the fresh baked goods.
Both islands were very clean and they had quality products in the shops.
The total tour is about 5 hours, which includes boating, demonstrations and time on your own. It’s a great tour. We only wished it was about 2.5 hours longer in order to spend more time on each island.
It is evident, that our tour guide, Alessia S, takes pleasure in what she does and enjoys sharing her historic insight with others in the most charming and engaging way.
“Highly recommend any of Alessia S’s tours!”
Tripadvisor customer·Diane·Jul 19, 2025
Excellent
Our guide Sarah was great, she was very personable, shared interesting history and facts of the islands, and was adaptable to the wishes of the group. Would highly recommend.
Verified·Kelly·Female·25 - 34 years·Jul 04, 2025
Excellent
Me and 2 of my sisters went on the premium lagoon excursion tour and we had a fantastic time. Alessia was our tour guide, and she did an excellent job explaining everything there is to know about Venice and the islands, while also looking after everyone and making the tour feel very personable. She made Venice special to us, and we are very grateful to her for that for that. When we return to Venice, we will definitely be scheduling tours with Alessia
Tripadvisor customer·D·Jun 23, 2025
Excellent
Very relaxing tour that was a perfect end to our stay in Venice.
GetYourGuide customer·United Kingdom·May 30, 2025
Excellent
Murano and Burano are so beautiful. Murano glass is out of this world. Calm and relaxing places. Alessia, our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
Will the boat ride still take place in inclement weather?
In the event of bad weather, the boat operator may be required to cancel the tour for safety reasons. Please note that as this decision is made with your safety in mind, no refunds will be provided in such cases.
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