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Murano & Burano: Venice Lagoon Cruise on a Traditional Boat
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Venice
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note that the max group size is 16 people. For groups smaller than 6 people, transportation between the islands will be by ferry instead of boat, helping support a more sustainable experience while keeping the same itinerary and allowing more time on each island.
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Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Venetian lagoon's most colorful islands await, but the journey matters as much as the destination. While most visitors rush between Murano and Burano on crowded ferries, you'll experience them aboard a beautifully restored traditional wooden bragozzo, traveling at a pace that honors the lagoon's rhythm and reveals its beauty.
This slower, more sustainable approach lets you truly see the play of light on water, distant bell towers, and the lagoon's subtle beauty that most visitors miss from crowded ferries.
Departing from Venice, your first stop is Murano, where you'll watch master glassblowers at work in a historic furnace. See skilled artisans transform molten glass into art using sev...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking tour leader
Glassblowing Factory Visit & Workshop in Murano
Free time in Burano to explore the island at a relaxed pace
Round-trip cruise on a beautifully restored traditional bragozzo boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
The guide will be in the square "Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo" near the statue. The guide will have a yellow sign with "TOUR" written on it.
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Murano & Burano: Venice Lagoon Cruise on a Traditional Boat
(1) Reviews
Venice
About
The Venetian lagoon's most colorful islands await, but the journey matters as much as the destination. While most visitors rush between Murano and Burano on crowded ferries, you'll experience them aboard a beautifully restored traditional wooden bragozzo, traveling at a pace that honors the lagoon's rhythm and reveals its beauty.
This slower, more sustainable approach lets you truly see the play of light on water, distant bell towers, and the lagoon's subtle beauty that most visitors miss from crowded ferries.
Departing from Venice, your first stop is Murano, where you'll watch master glassblowers at work in a historic furnace. See skilled artisans transform molten glass into art using sev...
Highlights
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking tour leader
Glassblowing Factory Visit & Workshop in Murano
Free time in Burano to explore the island at a relaxed pace
Round-trip cruise on a beautifully restored traditional bragozzo boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
The guide will be in the square "Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo" near the statue. The guide will have a yellow sign with "TOUR" written on it.
Board your traditional wooden bragozzo in the heart of Venice and set sail across the lagoon, leaving the city's bustle behind as the water opens up around you. Feel the difference immediately: the gentle rhythm of a wooden hull, the space to breathe, the connection to centuries of lagoon navigation.
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Burano
Time to explore freely on the lagoon's most colorful island. Lose yourself among streets painted in every hue imaginable, each color chosen by fishing families to recognize their homes from the water. Visit local lace artisans keeping centuries-old techniques alive, their nimble fingers creating intricate patterns that have made Burano famous. Pop into authentic shops where real craftsmanship is valued over mass production, or simply relax with an espresso at a canal-side café and absorb the island's vibrant, creative energy. This is your moment to connect with Burano's spirit at your own rhythm, without the pressure of a ticking clock.
2 hours
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Murano
Step into a historic glass furnace where master craftsmen practice an art passed down through generations. Watch as fire and skill combine to create delicate glass sculptures, experiencing a tradition that has defined this island for over 700 years. This isn't a rushed demonstration, it's an intimate look at how dedication to craft and respect for tradition keep Venetian excellence alive. You'll understand why Murano glass remains synonymous with quality worldwide, and witness the patient mastery that makes each piece unique.