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The 15 Best Murano, Burano & Torcello Boat Tours

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Three islands, one boat, most of a day: glass on Murano, coloured houses on Burano, an eleventh-century mosaic on Torcello. These 15 differ on how long you actually get ashore, whether the glass stop is a demonstration or a sales floor, and what the seat costs.

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - Murano: glass, shops, and a short first stop
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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Cruise from near Saint Mark’s Square or Santa Lucia to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Hear multilingual commentary, watch a Murano glass demonstration, visit a lace shop, and explore each island independently. Bring lunch, since the stops are short and the boat runs on a strict schedule.

“It was bit difficult to find the exact location, better to provide google map location to reach fast. Thanks for the tour to allow to get into the next trip though I was late.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Meeting near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Cruise from St. Mark’s to Murano, Burano, and Torcello with multilingual host assistance. Watch a short glassblowing demonstration, browse Murano glass, photograph Burano’s painted houses, and explore Torcello independently. This $28 tour offers transport and a taste of three very different islands, but limited free time.

“The glassblowing demonstration was very cool. My wife loved Burano and said it was the cutest town we had been to so far. Great day relaxing on the boat between islands.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Finding the boat at San Marco or the train station
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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

3.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Travel by boat from San Marco or Venice Train Station to Murano and Burano. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, stroll Burano’s colorful canals, and enjoy free time on both islands with a multilingual guide and tour assistant.

“We loved the boat trip out to Murano & Burano and would highly recommend it. The guide on the boat gave us a full commentary on route to both islands, was friendly and informative, highlighting drop off point and times. The glass making display was very unique as was the colourful houses on Burano.”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Burano: colorful homes and a very short walk
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

4.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Cruise from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a shared motorboat. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see colorful fishermen’s homes, and visit Torcello’s old churches. Commentary is provided in English, though the guide may also speak other languages during the ride.

“Very knowledgable commentary. Started from St Lucia station close to our hotel. Very convenient. Boat good. Recommend for any newcomers to Venice.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano glass: a short demonstration with a long backstory
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

5.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel by private water taxi from central Venice to Murano and Burano with a guide such as Silvia, Frankie, or Elena. Watch glassblowing and lace-making, browse artisan work, photograph Burano’s bright houses, and enjoy free time in a group of 22 or fewer.

“Frankie was our tour guide so easy and an amazing day. She gave us great history, facts, and allowed us to enjoy our time. Would recommend her to anyone!!”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Finding the yellow desk near St. Mark’s
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

6.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Travel from St. Mark’s area to Murano and Burano in 4 to 4.5 hours. Watch a glass master work, browse the factory gallery with 10% off, then stroll Burano’s colorful streets. Multilingual guides, including Eva and Francesca, share commentary from the boat.

“Excellent amount of time on both islands. Would recommend”

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano: glass, heat, and limited free time
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

7.Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,563 reviews · from $40

Spend 6.5 to 7.5 hours cruising from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. You’ll watch a short glassmaking demonstration, enjoy free time for shopping and food, and hear multilingual commentary from your guide aboard the boat.

“It’s well planned and you get enough time on all islands but you only have the guide on board and in 5 languages so it completely lacks any personal touches.”

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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit - Murano: glass, furnaces, and a short demonstration
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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

8.Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,581 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $25

From San Marco, you’ll cruise to Murano for a live glassblowing demonstration and guided walk, then continue to Burano for colorful streets and traditional lace-making. Guides such as Marta, Allegra, Ilaria, and David bring the islands to life. Optional Venetian specialties and wine are available.

“Allegra Bressanello was really lovely and a brilliant guide, it was at times hard to hear on the boat though. The trip was really good like a lot of reviews more time at Murano would have been nice but Burano was gorgeous! And I have no regrets missing Torcello and staying longer in Burano.”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - Leaving Venice by boat
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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

9.Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Manu, or Alexandra, traveling by private or small-group boat from Venice to Murano and Burano. Watch glassblowing and lacemaking, then enjoy free time for photos, food, shopping, and island walks.

“Alexandra was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and well organized. We really enjoyed touring with her. She's funny too!”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - The speedboat ride from Santa Lucia or Cornoldi
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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

10.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21

Ride a spacious Gran Turismo speedboat from Santa Lucia or Cornoldi to Murano and Burano. See a live glassblowing demonstration, browse lace shops, and enjoy free time on each island. Multilingual guides such as Olga, Nicole, and Camilla provide commentary in several languages.

“Burano is extremely beautiful, murano glass showcasing experience is awesome as well , we bought the structure similar to demonstration”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Setting out from Venice by small-group boat
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

11.Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See a glassblowing demonstration, watch traditional lace making, and enjoy free time among Burano’s colorful houses. Guides such as Flavia, Claudia, Nicole, and Alessia are praised for clear explanations and warm help.

“We found the glass blowing experience very interesting, however we would have liked to see a slightly longer more varied demonstration. The weather unfortunately limited visibility of the other islands but thankfully our tour guide, Flavia, was exceptional and gave us some very interesting facts.”

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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello - Murano: glassblowing in the place that made it famous
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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

12.Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,119 reviews · from $34

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon to Murano, Torcello, and Burano on a 4.5 or 6-hour boat tour. See a live Murano glassblowing demonstration, explore Torcello’s churches and square, and photograph Burano’s colorful homes. Commentary is offered in English, Italian, Spanish, and French.

“Amazing, we are students so it was economical for us, very sweet staff and helpful. 10/10 recommended”

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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - How the 20-minute visit unfolds
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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

13.Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,076 reviews · 20 min · from $11

At Vetreria Artistica Colleoni in Murano, your guide explains glassmaking in English, French, or Italian while a glass master creates a blown object and a glass animal. The 20-minute visit ends in a gallery of chandeliers, sculptures, jewelry, and affordable souvenirs, with a €10 credit per adult.

“An absolute spectacle! Witnessing the masters at work - glass blowing and creating glass pieces will be something I will never forget. Makes you appreciate the pieces even more after seeing the craftsmanship. Our guide provided context and information (in English) throughout the demonstration, making it such an immersive experience. We ended up buying one of their pieces. Thank you team.”

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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island - San Giorgio Maggiore and the outer lagoon
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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

14.Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,504 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet near the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà for a five-hour boat tour to Murano and Burano. Watch glassblowing, visit a lace workshop, stroll colorful Burano, and hear local stories from guides such as Rachel and Alessio.

“Glass factory was incredible. Burano was charming. Guide was pleasant and knowledgeable. I would do it again.”

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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing - Crossing the lagoon by water taxi
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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

15.Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Travel from Venice to Murano by water taxi, watch a glass master work close up, then explore the island and San Donato Cathedral with a private guide. Guides such as Vittorio, David, Syria, and Nicola have been praised for local insight. Burano is available only with the selected option.

“My husband and I took part in a private tour of Murano Island and a glass making demonstration. The only reason we booked a private tour was due to the times and availability of other tours. We were met at the tour office by our guide who turned out to be a sales representative at the factory store. The demonstration was very interesting. But we felt like we were set up to get the big sales push. After the demonstration we were taken through the store and then left on our own to wander around. Had to wait almost 30 minutes for a water taxi to bring us back to…”

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