Things to do in Murano and Burano
A memorable trip in the romantic city of Venice is not complete without a visit to the islands of Murano and Burano, which are part of the municipality's most famous Italian lagoon. You will need only a half day for this excursion, but our advice is to dedicate an entire day to fully enjoy the charm of these islands.
The name of Murano echoes around the world thanks to the art of its master glassmakers. The glass came to Venice around the year 1000 and, thanks to commercial relations with the East, the techniques of glassmaking reached the highest level. However, around the year 1100, due to pollution and the danger of fires, furnaces were banned from Venice and moved to the nearby island of Murano. Here families handed down the secrets of glass art from generation to generation. Nobody in the world has managed to equal them and still today the Murano Glass brand is a guarantee of excellence and creativity. On the island you can visit the kilns and the Glass Museum and see artisans at work, as well as buy nice souvenirs to take home in memory of your trip.
The spectacular island of Burano became famous for handcrafted lace making in the 16th century. Although lacemaking on the island declined in the 18th century, it was revived in the 19th century when a school of lacemaking opened. Today, craftswomen sit at the doors of their colourful houses and weave the most impressive lace. Enjoy strolling through the picturesque streets as you admire the colourful houses or stop at one of the islands famous restaurants, specialising in fresh seafood. The island is also home to the Lace Museum and many shops selling beautiful lace but make sure to check the authenticity if you decide to buy. Real Burano lace takes a long time to make and even the smallest piece can take weeks to finish so it usually much more expensive.
Our recommendations in Murano and Burano
Venice and Lagoon Islands hop-on hop-off tour with audio guide
Visit Venice on a scenic hop-on hop-off eco-boat tour and discover over 100 attractions with an exclusive audio guide on your smartphone.
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Morning tour of Burano and Murano
Visit the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano. Experience a Murano glassblowing demonstration and learn more about lacework tradition in Burano.
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Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip
Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour discovering the gems of the Venice lagoon: Burano, Murano and Torcello.
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Afternoon tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello
Book your afternoon tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello and discover the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice.
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Venice and Lagoon Islands hop-on hop-off tour with audio guide
Visit Venice on a scenic hop-on hop-off eco-boat tour and discover over 100 attractions with an exclusive audio guide on your smartphone.
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Morning tour of Burano and Murano
Visit the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano. Experience a Murano glassblowing demonstration and learn more about lacework tradition in Burano.
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Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip
Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour discovering the gems of the Venice lagoon: Burano, Murano and Torcello.
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Afternoon tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello
Book your afternoon tour of Murano, Burano, and Torcello and discover the history of the oldest inhabited island of Venice.
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Murano, Burano and Torcello islands full-day tour
Discover Murano, Burano and Torcello islands and learn more about the glassblowing techniques and the millennial history of these places.
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From Venice: Murano glass factory tour with blowing demo and workshop
Enjoy a guided tour with an expert glass master and a workshop where you will create your own handmade object in Murano glass.
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Venice Islands guided tour - Murano, Burano and Torcello
Discover the 3 historical Venice islands with an expert guide , visit a glassblowing factory during your stop in Murano and stroll through the colorful streets of Burano and explore Torcello.
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Murano glassblowing & Burano lace-making private boat tour in Venice
Get off the beaten track with this tour and visit the enchanting islands of Murano and Burano. Don't miss live demonstrations of glassblowing and lace making.
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Six-hour lagoon tour in Murano, Burano and Torcello
Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello during this six-hour boat tour. Start your tour from Venice and discover the best hidden spots of the lagoon
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Murano glass and Burano lace experience with prosecco wine
Join this Murano glass and Burano lace experience from Venice with prosecco wine. Go to the most famous Venetian islands by private boat.
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Venice, Murano and Burano 1-day tour
Get the best of Venice islands in one day, visit a typical glass factory in Murano and discover colorful houses and handmade laces in Burano.
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Murano, Burano and Torcello 1-day tour
Discover the 3 islands of the Venice Lagoon in one day, participate in a glass-making demonstration on Murano Island, and visit Burano, famous for the lace and the coloured houses, and Torcello
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Reviews Murano and Burano
“Good value for money. Tour not tun by TUI and very very busy with people who just went along for day out with families, took no notice of the scenery or what the guide had to say. Boat was very very crowded and enclosed and very hot. Also, found it difficult to locate the starting point in Venice”
