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Murano island guides

Checked, practical guides to visiting Murano: whether it is worth your time, which tour fits which visitor, how to get there by water bus, how to tell real Murano glass, how Murano and Burano differ, and how to fit it all into one day.

Is Murano Worth Visiting 2026: What to See and How LongAn honest look at who Murano suits, what not to miss on the glass island and how many hours most visitors need.Read the guide →Murano Tours 2026: Boat Combos, Factory Tours and WorkshopsEight bookable ways to see Murano, from boat combos with Burano to a small-group factory tour and hands-on workshops.Read the guide →How to Get to Murano 2026: Vaporetto Lines, Stops and TimesVaporetto lines, journey times and stops for Murano, plus water taxis, the waterbus pass and the onward boat to Burano.Read the guide →Murano Glass Guide 2026: History, Techniques and How to BuyThe history and techniques of Murano glass, the trademark that marks genuine pieces, and how to buy with confidence.Read the guide →Murano or Burano 2026: Which Island to Visit and in What OrderHow Murano, Burano and Torcello differ, which order to visit them in and whether to go on your own or on a tour.Read the guide →Venice and Murano in One Day 2026: A Realistic PlanA realistic one-day plan for Venice and the islands, with the 2026 access fee calendar and tips on busy periods.Read the guide →

Tours

Popular Murano tours

Booked on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation 24 hours ahead on the guided tours listed here.

Murano Glass & Burano Colours Guided Visit Small group, guided walk 4.5 to 5.5 hoursSmall group, 4 languagesFree cancellation

Murano Glass & Burano Colours Guided Visit
Glass demoMurano walkWine option

A boat from the St Mark's area with a guide: a live glassblowing demo and a guided walk on Murano, then Burano with a lace-making demonstration.

What is included
  • Boat from St Mark's area to the islands and back
  • Professional guide in English, Spanish, French or Italian
  • Live glassblowing demonstration at a Murano glass factory and a guided walk of the island
  • Guided visit of Burano with lace-making; options add Torcello or Venetian specialities with wine
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users; free cancellation 24 hours ahead
Duration4.5 to 5.5 hoursSmall group, 4 languages Book this
Murano & Burano by Private Boat with Glassmaking Murano + Burano by boat 5 hoursMax 22, hotel pickupFree cancellation

Murano & Burano by Private Boat with Glassmaking
Glass demoLace demoHotel pickup

A round trip by private boat with a local guide: glassblowing in a Murano workshop, then lace and painted houses on Burano. Torcello is skipped for more island time.

What is included
  • Round-trip private boat from Venice, with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert English-speaking local guide and a headset
  • Glassmaking demonstration in a Murano workshop and a lacemaking demonstration on Burano
  • A discount at the glass gallery; gratuities not included
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users; free cancellation 24 hours ahead
Duration5 hoursMax 22, hotel pickup Book this
Murano Island & Glass Factory Private Tour Murano only 3 to 4 hoursPrivate or small groupFree cancellation

Murano Island & Glass Factory Private Tour
Water taxiSan Donato5 languages

The tour that stays on Murano: a water taxi from San Marco, a glass factory with a demonstration, then the island's history and the Church of San Donato.

What is included
  • Water taxi from San Marco to Murano and back
  • Glass factory entry with a guide and a glassmaking demonstration
  • Guided tour of Murano or free time, depending on the option
  • A visit to the Church of San Donato; Burano only if that option is chosen
  • Food and drinks not included; free cancellation 24 hours ahead
Duration3 to 4 hoursPrivate or small group Book this

Your Murano day, sorted

A private boat from Venice with hotel pickup, a glassmaking demonstration on Murano and lace on Burano, with a local guide, in about five hours.

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