Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour
Overview
Enjoy the Venice islands tour in the norther lagoon to admire Murano, Burano and Torcello in all their beauty. (the island you will visit depends on the choosen option).
A guided boat tour to the Venetian lagoon to discover these marvelous places rich of history and culture.
The first stop is Murano, worldwide famous for its magical glass-blowing art. Here you will visit a glass factory enjoying a demonstration by a local glass master that creates a glass artwork in front of your eyes!
Then, you will see the picturesque Burano island with its multicolored houses and the delicious local cakes “bussolai”. Here you’ll spent 1 hour and half free to visit the island.
The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice. Here the Venice Republic was born.
During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Norther lagoon.
What's Included
- Murano Island Visit
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
- Torcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano Island
- Burano Island Visit
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
- Hotel pickup
Meeting Location
Palazzo Cornoldi
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4142, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Isola di Murano
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Burano
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torcello (pass by)
Laguna di Venezia (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is compulsory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
- The visit could be multilingual.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour?
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Activity code: C-21441P35
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Murano Island Visit.
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration.
- Torcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED).
- Transportation by panoramic boat.
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano Island.
- Burano Island Visit.
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide.
- Hotel pickup.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Lagoon Islands: Murano & Burano Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Murano Island Visit
- Visit to a Murano Furnace with a live glass demonstration
- Torcello Island Visit (IF OPTION IS SELECTED)
- Transportation by panoramic boat
- Lace-making demonstration in Burano Island
- Burano Island Visit
- Guided tour on board with a qualified and experienced tour guide
- Hotel pickup
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is compulsory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time
- The visit could be multilingual.
- The tour will not take place in case of exceptionally bad weather, boats are completely covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain (in these cases it can be postponed the days after).
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
