Venice: Boat Trip Murano Burano w/Glassblowing & extra time
ID: GYG1092988-1678445
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Sail across the Venetian Lagoon from San Marco. Watch a glassblowing demonstration in Murano and enjoy 2.5 hours of free time in the colorful island of Burano at your own pace.
Set sail from San Marco and glide across the Venetian Lagoon to Murano. Step inside a historic furnace and watch a master glassblower transform molten fire into delicate shapes, using ancient techniques passed down through centuries.
After the demonstration, visit the furnace’s showroom and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on handcrafted products. Then, head to Burano, the island that looks like an open-air painting.
Enjoy two and a half hours of free time to wander through its vibrant alleys, be surprised by hidden corners, and explore the secrets of its artisan workshops. Enjoy lunch in a traditional trattoria, taste the famous bussolai biscuits, try a gelato, browse lace shops, or simply sit by the canal and savor the island’s slow rhythm.
Finally, sail back to Venice lulled by the lagoon’s silence, your eyes still filled with colors and reflections.
Highlights
- Witness a master glassblower at work during a live demonstration in Murano
- Enjoy over 2 hours of free time to explore the colorful island of Burano
- Sail across the Venetian Lagoon aboard a panoramic boat from San Marco
- Visit the furnace’s shop and enjoy a 10% discount on handcrafted products
- Learn about the history of the islands with explanations in 4 languages
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A short walk is required between the meeting point and the boarding area.
This tour does not include a guided visit of the islands. Staff will provide tips and information via the boat’s loudspeaker.
The order of the islands visited may vary.
Dogs on a leash are welcome (muzzles are mandatory). Enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on handcrafted products at the furnace’s shop
Experience the islands at your own pace with over 2 hours of free time in Burano
Arrive 20 minutes before the activity starts. The meeting point is a yellow desk/kiosk located on Riva degli Schiavoni, at the corner with Calle degli Albanesi and the Hotel Danieli Excelsior. Please note: the meeting point is exactly at the corner of Calle degli Albanesi with Hotel Danieli Excelsior (note: Danieli Excelsior, not just "Danieli") and Calle degli Albanesi/Palazzo Prigioni Nuove. The Google Maps location is not precise (see photo of our desk/kiosk).
INCLUDED
- Panoramic boat tour from San Marco
- Glassblowing demonstration in Murano
- Visit to a historic furnace
- Free time in Burano
- Explanations and insights provided on board and during the show in 4 languages
- 10% discount at the Furnace
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Water
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
