Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Trip with Glass Blowing Show Departure from Santa Lucia Railway Station
ID: GYG564443-O-993010
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the islands of Venice on an afternoon boat trip. Enjoy a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano and stroll through the charming streets and colorful houses of Burano.
Visit the fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon on a boat trip from Venice. Explore both Murano and Burano with the help of a handy audio guide, experience the local atmosphere, and enjoy a class-blowing demonstration.
Board the boat from St. Mark's Square or Venezia Santa Lucia railway station. Travel first towards Murano, known for its rich tradition of glassmaking and skilled craftsmen. Enjoy a demonstration by a master glass blower inside a real furnace.
Spend 1 hour in Murano and use the downloadable audio guide to learn more about the island as you discover some of its highlights. Admire the lighthouse, Palazzo da Mula, the churches of San Pietro Martire and Santa Maria e San Donato, and the Glass Museum.
Continue the adventure to Burano, an old fishing village worldwide famous for its colorful houses, lace production, and pastry-making. Enjoy 1 hour of free time to discover its rows of colorful houses. Use the audio guide to discover highlights like the House of Bepi Suà and the crooked bell tower.
Finally, catch the boat to return to Venice at 6:15 PM.
Highlights
- Visit the wonderful islands of Murano and Burano on a boat trip from Venice
- Enjoy the wonderful views of the Venetian lagoon from onboard the boat
- Watch a master glass blower at work in a traditional Murano glass factory
- Discover the beauty of Burano with its colorful houses and charming streets
- Learn about the history and highlights of both islands with an audio guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will have 1 hour in Murano (including the 10/15 minute glass blowing demonstration) and 1 hour in Burano
Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated
Look for the “VENETIANA” sign at the boat stop, which is in front of the KFC restaurant.
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.
