Description
This Murano and Burano boat tour is a morning or afternoon excursion by water, with a guide on board who talks you through both islands in five languages. The boat has a panoramic terrace, so you can feel the breeze and look across the lagoon as you cross it.
Your option decides where you board: the Cornoldi pier by San Marco, or the railway station area, where some options add a shuttle from the train station. Staff assist you at the meeting point. The first stop is Murano, known across the world for glassmaking. You visit one of the island's glass factories and watch a live glassblowing demonstration by master glassmakers. You then have about an hour on the island to wander and browse the glass shops.
Next is Burano, with:
- houses painted in vivid colours along small canals
- lace shops
- a chance to stop for a local aperitif
Depending on the option, you get about one hour or three hours on Burano. Food and drinks are not included. The excursion goes ahead in poor weather, though fog or other adverse conditions can make the service irregular. It suits anyone who wants to see both islands without planning the connections.