Murano visits range from quick demonstrations to studio-led glass experiences with time to explore the island. Longer tours make it easier to separate craft from souvenir theatre.
Venice · MURANO GLASS TOURS
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Murano can be a quick furnace demonstration or a slower studio-led visit. Compare island time, boat size and whether the glass stop is craft, shopping or both.
Half day boat tour from Venice to Murano, Torcello, and Burano, with glass blowing, lace shopping, and free time on each island.
“It is an awesome opportunity to explore the nearby islands for a fraction of price. Two things to improve: - better sound quality on the boat (it was almost impossible to understand anything that was said) - slightly more time in Murano.”
A 6-hour Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glassblowing demo and factory discount for $28.
“Very easy booking process. Able to find the yellow stand easily, register and then find our guide and boat. Plenty of seats, took an inflatable cushion for the hard seats though after reading another review! Booked for the day we went as temperatures in Venice were going to be warm, had a nice breeze on the boat. Glass blowing demo was a little short, only made 2 things quickly but gotta admire his skills! Received 10% voucher for the shop which I used as I bought 2 pairs of Murano ear rings. Didn't have time to wander Murano though. Burano was lovely and relaxing, not too busy and we found…”
Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano and Burano with a glass factory visit and demo, plus real free time on the colorful islands.
“In time, clean boat and friendly staff. We didn’t have a guide until we reached Murano so missed out on the commentary and information until there”
Half-day boat tour to Murano, Torcello, and Burano with a glassblowing demo, Byzantine sights, and lace shopping. Short stops, English guide.
“I expected more in Burano, it was a boring experience to all 3 islands, not entertaining or exciting at all. No energy from the people who live on the islands, selling their products. They almost seemed frustrated we (tourists) are there.”
Guided small-group private boat to Murano glassmaking and Burano lace, with time to wander, colorful photos, and expert storytelling.
“Silvia, was a excellent host, very informative. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Would try to request her again”
Half-day panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a glassblowing demo in Murano and free time in Burano’s colorful lace town.
“lovely boat ride to murano. Glass making experience in the factory was lovely. burano was also sweet. all in all a great half day spent on the tour.”
Full-day Venice lagoon tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.
“Guide was excellent and 3 island visit was great. Glass blowing was great but felt that glass shop attached were too pushy and exit to Murano Island proper was deliberately obscured so we Didn’t get enough time on Murano island itself. Time on Burano and Torcello was perfect.”
Guided Murano and Burano speedboat tour with live glassblowing, lace making, colorful houses, and optional wine and Venetian specialties.
“Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Ilaria was lovely and gave us a nice and interesting tour while on boat and at Burano and Murano as well. Just one little pointer, I would have liked a little bit of extra time at Murano. Rather than that, everything else was perfect.Great value for money 🥰 Strongly suggest”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with glassblowing and lace demos, plus free time on two artisan islands near Venice.
“Romi was great! We learned a lot about the geography and history of Venice. We also had plenty of time to explore after the glassmaking and lacemaking demo.”
A half-day speedboat tour to Murano and Burano, with a live glassblowing demo and time for lace shops and photo-ready color streets.
“My only concern was no signage to say which trip it was, no one checked any tickets so we could have been on any boat going on any trip”
Small-group boat from Venice to Murano and Burano for glassblowing and lace-making, colorful houses, and guided island history.
“the tour was very interesting. The glass blowing demonstration was amazing. Our guide Nicole filled us in with Venetian history, just enough to whet my appetite for more! We had a lovely lunch in Burano, a very pretty village where the lace is made.”
Murano glass, Burano lace and color, Torcello quiet sights. Multilingual boat ride from St. Mark Square, 4.5 to 6 hours.
“Presque parfait , on aurait préféré rester plus longtemps à Burano et un peu moins à Murano. Torcello … rien à voir …”
Murano glass factory tour with a live demo, two techniques, and a €10 credit at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni. 20 minutes.
“The experience was awesome and the guide was excellent. He gave the tour in 3 languages and answered all our questions.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano for glass-blowing, lace-making, and colorful island views, plus shop time and a wine pour.
“Alessario was a great guide. Lots of local knowledge. The tour allowed to get out on the water and see a different part of Venice”
Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a real furnace demo, guided island walk, and scenic boat ride plus optional Burano.
“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…”
