Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip Murano & Burano Trip - San Marco Area Meeting Point
ID: GYG108124-183140
Category:
Nature and Landscapes
, History & Heritage
, Meet the Locals
, Nature & Panorama
, Viewing Points
, Educational Activities
, Churches & Cathedrals
, Lagoons
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the most beautiful parts of the Venetian Lagoon by fast and comfortable transportation on a 4-hour trip of the islands of Murano and Burano. Get explanations about the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way.
Depart from the railway station on Piazzale Roma and journey to Murano, famous for its glass-blowing industry. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the still-thriving tradition has been passed down over generations and each glass blower has developed their own personal style.
Watch a glass-blowing demonstration and learn to recognize the difference between the various artisans and brands during your 1-hour stay on the island. Then, continue to the island of Burano, known for its crochet work and brightly colored houses.
Get picture-perfect views of the landmarks of Burano, such as the leaning bell tower and the main square of Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi, named after a major 18th-century Venetian composer. Look in some of the lace shops during your 1.5-hour visit to the island.
Then, conclude your travels on Piazza San Marco and see sights such as the Doge's Palace and Campanile as you stroll around the famous colonnades.
Highlights
- Visit the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano
- Watch master glass blowers at work at a glass factory in Murano
- Learn the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice
- Explore the lace shops of Burano and take souvenir photos of the painted houses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is a multilingual live commentary onboard the boat
• Trips are available everyday of the week
• You will have approximately 45 minutes in Murano (including 20 minutes at the glass-blowing demonstration) and 1 hour and 30 minutes in Burano
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
In front of Caserma Cornoldi, near Saint Mark's Square: When in Saint Mark’s Square, walk the bank of the Grand Canal (Riva degli Schiavoni). Caserma Cornoldi is down the fourth bridge. The tour operator's blue boat will be there everyday at 10:30 am.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
