Punta Sabbioni: Murano and Burano, Boat Tour
ID: GYG568461-993215
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the islands of Venice with this afternoon excursion on an eco-sustainable panoramic boat. Watch a glass blowing demonstration in Murano and stroll through the colorful houses of Burano.
Sail to discover the fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon, get enchanted by their stories and settings suspended between the past and the present with the help of our audio guides.
Start from Punta Sabbioni at 1.25 p.m., travel towards Murano where the making of artistic glass still takes place today at the hands of skilled craftsmen. Take part in a demonstration by a Master Glass Blower inside a real furnace, which preserves and passes on the artistic and technical heritage of this ancient art. Spend 1 hour, in which our audio guide will lead you to discover the monuments and iconic places of the island: the lighthouse, Palazzo da Mula, the churches of San Pietro Martire and Santa Maria e San Donato and, finally, the Glass Museum. Search for the lampposts in love, they’re said to bring luck in love.
Then at 3.10 p.m. sail to Burano, an old fishing village worldwide famous for its colorful houses, the lace production and the pastry making. You will be given 1 hour of free time: you can get lost in the streets and squares of Burano, trying to capture the best shots of the colourful houses or you can follow the route given by the audio guide, which will allow you to visit historical places and magical places such as the House of Bepi Suà.
Admire the crooked bell tower and be tempted by the typical pastry shops where you can taste the biscuits "Bussolà" and "Esse".
Finally, catch the boat to return at 5.15 p.m. and finish your journey at the tour starting point at 5.45 p.m.
Highlights
- Visit the wonderful islands of Murano and Burano
- Admire breathtaking landscapes on a panoramic eco-boat
- Watch a Master Glass Blower at work in a traditional Murano glass factory
- Discover the beauty of Burano with its colorful houses
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participants will have 1 hour in Murano (including the 10/15 minute glass blowing demonstration) and 1 hour in Burano
Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated
Dogs on the leash are welcome on board
Look for the “VENETIANA” sign in front of the boat stop at Pier n4.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.