Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Blowing Show from Venice

Santa Lucia, Venezia, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy
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Overview
Duration
5h 40min
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Sail to discover the fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon, get enchanted by their stories and settings suspended between the past and the present with the help of the audio guides.Starting from Venezia Santa Lucia railway station, travel towards Murano where the making of artistic glass still takes place today at the hands of skilled craftsmen. Take part in a demonstration by a Master Glass Blower inside a real furnace, which preserves and passes on the artistic and technical heritage of this ancient art. Spend 1 hour, in which the audio guide will lead you to discover the monuments and iconic places of the island: the lighthouse, Palazzo da Mula, the churches of San Pietro Martire and Santa Maria e San Donato and, finally, the Glass Museum. Search for the lampposts in love, they’re said to bring luck in love.Then reach Burano, an old fishing village worldwide famous for its colourful houses, the lace production and the pastry making. You will be given 1 hour of free time: you can get lost in the streets and squares of Burano, trying to capture the best shots of the colourful houses, or you can follow the route given by the audio guide, which will allow you to visit historical places and magical places such as the House of Bepi Suà.Admire the crooked bell tower and be tempted by the typical pastry shops, where you can taste the biscuits "Bussolà" and "Esse".Finally, finish your journey at the tour starting point.

What to remember

Important info

Extra fees to be paid on site:

  • On some days between the 15th of April 2024 and the 14th of July 2024, every visitor to Venice is required to pay an access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice, subject to various exclusions. The contribution is not necessary if you only and exclusively visit the islands of Murano, Torcello, and Burano

Know in advance:

  • Participants will have approximately 1 hour in Murano (including the 10/15 minute glass-blowing demonstration) and 1 hour in Burano
  • Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated
  • The glass factory in Murano closes at 4 p.m., the last glassmaking demonstration of the day is at 3.30 p.m.
  • To access the audioguides you need to download the related app from the Apple or Android store, more details can be found in the voucher
  • The QR code on the ticket will allow access and audio guides for all the people in the group/family requested in the booking
  • USB port for cell phone charging available on board
  • Pets are allowed to travel for free

Remember to bring:

  • Earphones are not provided, so please bring your own
included
What's included
included-item
Audio guide. Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas. Downloadable APP. Multilingual audio commentary. Transportation between sights
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Headsets (to hear the guide). WiFi
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Highlights

Visit the wonderful islands of Murano and Burano on a boat trip from Venice. Enjoy the wonderful views of the Venetian lagoon from onboard the boat. Watch a Master Glass Blower at work in a traditional Murano glass factory. Discover the beauty of Burano with its colourful houses and charming streets. Learn about the history and highlights of both islands with an audio guide

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Venetiana s.r.l.
Meeting Point

The boat stop is in front of the KFC restaurant.