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This guided tour takes you by boat from Venice's San Marco area to two islands of the Venetian Lagoon, Murano and Burano. In Murano, you'll stop at a glass factory to watch artisans blow glass up close, then walk the island's streets and workshop stores with your guide. In Burano, lined with colorful houses, you'll hear stories about the island's history and culture and see a traditional lace-making demonstration. Depending on your option, you can add a visit to Torcello, a semi-private boat, or a tasting of Venetian specialties and wine.

Meet your guide at the meeting point on Riva degli Schiavoni and board the boat. You'll cross the Venetian Lagoon for about 20 minutes to your first stop, Murano. The whole tour takes about 4.5 to 5.5 hours.

In Murano, you'll spend about 30 minutes at a glass factory watching an artisan blow and shape glass live. Then you'll walk Murano's streets and artisan shops with your guide for about 1 hour, learning about the island's glassmaking craft.

Another boat ride of about 30 minutes brings you to Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses. During about 2 hours on the island, your guide shares its history and culture, and you can see a demonstration of the traditional lace making that made Burano famous. There are plenty of photogenic lanes, too.

Options including Torcello offer free time to explore Torcello and Burano. The specialties & wine option lets you enjoy selected Venetian specialties with a glass of local wine or prosecco. The semi-private option takes you around the islands on a typical Venetian boat with a local skipper. At the end, you'll ride about 30 minutes back to Riva degli Schiavoni, where you started.
※ Not every service is included in every option, so please check your option's name and inclusions carefully.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
In front of Palazzo Cornoldi
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italia
Meeting point directions:
It's about an 8-minute walk from St. Mark's Square along the waterfront promenade. All options except the semi-private experience meet here. The tour also ends here.
Meeting point (semi-private experience) :
Venice Tours office
Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venezia
Meeting point directions:
From St. Mark's Square, face the Basilica and turn right toward the Doge's Palace. Pass the Bridge of Sighs and continue along Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade) for about 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The office is at number 4536. Look for the sign at the entrance.
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italia