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The 15 Best Murano Glass Tours in Venice

26 tours  ·  from $5

A furnace demonstration takes ten minutes and changes how you look at every glass shop in the city. The 15 below combine Murano with Burano and Torcello, priced with the boat fare included and honest about the sales pitch.

Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands - The ride across Saint Mark’s Basin
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Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

1.Boat Trip: Glimpse of Murano, Torcello & Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,699 reviews · 4.5 - 5.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Cruise from near Saint Mark’s Square or Santa Lucia Station to Murano, Torcello, and Burano. Watch a glass-blowing demonstration, visit a lace shop, and explore each island independently for about 45 minutes. A multilingual host provides commentary onboard, but the tour moves quickly and does not include a meal or Torcello Cathedral admission.

“The place was a bit hard to find initially and we missed our scheduled tour. However they promptly put us in the next group without any hassle. The guide was amazing and the overall experience was great. Excellent way to explore the islands in limited time.”

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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Murano Glass From Furnace to Factory Shop
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Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

2.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours touring Venice’s lagoon by panoramic motorboat, stopping at Murano for a glassblowing demonstration, Burano for colorful canals and lunch, and Torcello for historic sights. A multilingual host shares information on board, while you explore each island independently. Expect about an hour at each stop and limited time for shopping.

“the guide was very clear and nice and the boat ride also”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit - Boarding near San Marco or the train station
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Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

3.Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9,527 reviews · from $34

Cruise from San Marco or Venice’s train station to Murano and Burano. Watch a short glass-blowing demonstration, learn how Murano glass is made, then stroll Burano’s canal-side streets and colorful homes. A multilingual guide handles the timing while you explore independently. The boat has a panoramic terrace and returns to your starting point.

“Super organized and efficient BUT better speaker quality because difficult to hear the guide! Highly reccommend!”

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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour - Burano: the prettiest stop, with the shortest-feeling clock
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Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

4.Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7,928 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Cruise from St. Mark’s Square to Murano, Burano, and Torcello on a shared motorboat. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, stroll among Burano’s painted houses, and see Torcello’s Santa Fosca, Attila’s Throne, and Devil’s Bridge. Commentary is offered in English, though multilingual announcements can make the boat ride hard to follow.

“It was interesting & fun. Some history and enjoyable facts. Wish we had a little more time in Murano and Burano.”

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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat - Murano: glassmaking, galleries, and limited free time
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Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

5.Murano & Burano Islands Guided Small-Group Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,580 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Cruise from central Venice to Murano and Burano by private water taxi with a local English-speaking guide. Watch glassblowing, see lace-making when available, browse artisan work, and explore Burano’s colorful canals. Guides such as Silvia, Serena, Frankie, and Alice are praised for their stories and local tips.

“Elena was great! Taught us a ton and made us feel so welcome. Murano Glass Factory Tour was informative. Burano is a fun and beautiful town.”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - The panoramic boat ride across the Venetian Lagoon
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

6.Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,212 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $29

Leave from St. Mark’s area for a 4 to 4.5-hour boat trip to Murano and Burano. Watch a glass master work, browse Murano glass with a 10% discount, then stroll Burano’s colorful lanes. Guides provide explanations in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German, though island visits are self-guided.

“The time at each island was a bit short but over all it was amazing. I really like Burano more than I did Murano because it seemed to have more culture, shops, restaurants and community. It was great to see local families and kids playing, not to mention the beautiful colorful homes. Murano was amazing to watch the glass blowing and the detail it takes to be a glass blower. But the city life seemed to lack. Overall this was an amazing experience.”

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano: glass, shops, and a short clock
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

7.Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,563 reviews · from $40

Spend 6.5 to 7.5 hours sailing from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Watch a short glassmaking demonstration, wander Burano’s colorful streets, and explore Torcello at your own pace. A multilingual guide assists on board, while free time lets you shop, eat, and visit local sights.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this day trip! The only think we wished is we had more time in Murano but apart from that it was very good!”

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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit - Leaving San Marco by boat
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Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

8.Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,581 reviews · 5 - 5.5 hours · from $25

From the San Marco area, you’ll cross the lagoon by boat to Murano for a live glassblowing demonstration and guided walk, then continue to Burano for colorful houses, lace-making, and free time. Guides such as Allegra, Ilaria, Dave, and Marta are praised for clear storytelling. Optional Venetian snacks and Prosecco are available.

“It was a great experience, and we learned a lot about Venice. Our tour guide, Dave, was really helpful and it was a lot of fun listening to him explaining the history of Venice as well as the islands we went to. He has an engaging dialogue-like storytelling approach, like when you’re reading a book or watching a play and that was definitely one of the best parts or the trip. We also had plenty of time to explore. Recommended!”

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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat - The boat ride from Venice
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From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

9.From Venice: Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,170 reviews · from $61

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide. Watch a glassmaker shape molten glass, see lace made by hand, and enjoy free time for photos, shopping, cookies, and island walks. Guides such as Elena, Anna, and Manu are praised for lively local stories and useful advice.

“Christina was a wonderful guide for this tour to Murano and Murano. She provided interesting information and also had great suggestions for our group. This was the best tour of our visit to Venice. 5 stars”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip - Murano and the heat of the glass furnace
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Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

10.Murano and Burano Half-Day Lagoon Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,083 reviews · 4 - 4.5 hours · from $21

Cruise from Venice to Murano and Burano on a spacious Gran Turismo boat. You’ll watch a short live glassblowing demonstration, then have about an hour on each island for shops, photos, cafés, and wandering. Multilingual guides such as Olga, Nicole, and Justyna keep the trip moving in English, Italian, Spanish, and French.

“Justyna provided us with an enjoyable experience all around. She was prompt, engaging, enthusiastic and flexible to meet our specific needs. Highly recommend.”

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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat - Murano glassblowing: the tour’s strongest set piece
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From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

11.From Venice: Murano and Burano Half-Day Island Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,489 reviews · 3 - 9.5 hours · from $34

Travel by boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Watch a glassblowing demonstration, see traditional lacework, and enjoy free time among Burano’s colorful houses. Guides such as Flavia, Claudia, Silvia, and Nicole are often praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“The activity overall was exceptional, mostly thanks to our Tour Guide Claudia! You could tell that Claudia really loves her job, she is very knowledgeable and her effervescence and enthusiasm really brings you along for the ride! The glass blowing demonstration was quite good but I note that, depending on where you were standing, there would be parts of the demonstration that a person may miss out on seeing. Burano is a really lovely town, I would’ve loved to have had more time to spend there!”

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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello - Torcello and the quietest stop
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Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

12.Venetian Lagoon Tour: Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 2,119 reviews · from $34

Cruise the Venetian Lagoon to Murano, Torcello, and Burano on a 4.5 or 6-hour boat tour. Watch a Murano glassblowing demonstration, visit Torcello’s church area, and photograph Burano’s painted houses and lace shops. Commentary is provided in English, Italian, Spanish, and French. Guides have included Olga, Charlotte, Charlotta, and Leo.

“Presque parfait , on aurait préféré rester plus longtemps à Burano et un peu moins à Murano. Torcello … rien à voir …”

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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - Why the two demonstrations matter
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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

13.Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,076 reviews · 20 min · from $11

Meet your guide at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni on Murano for a 20-minute visit with live demonstrations of glass blowing and sculpture. You may see a bowl, vase, horse, or other figure take shape before browsing chandeliers, jewelry, and art glass. English, French, and Italian explanations are provided, and each adult receives a €10 purchase credit.

“So fascinating! Great experience for even my 3 year old!”

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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island - The old church adds a quieter Murano moment
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Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

14.Murano Glass Experience With a Visit to a Burano Lace Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,504 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet near Chiesa della Pietà in central Venice for a five-hour boat tour to Murano and Burano. Watch a glassblowing demonstration at Colleoni, visit Murano’s old church, then explore Burano’s colorful lanes and lace-making tradition. Guides such as Rachel and Angela add local stories, while free time allows for shopping and lunch.

“Fabulous for adults. Don’t take your kids! They are miserable and so were we! Also, don’t take this tour if you are going to talk the entire time. Very rude to the guide.”

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Venice: Murano and Burano Excursion - Meeting near the Pietà Church
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Venice: Murano and Burano Excursion

15.Murano and Burano Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 928 reviews · 5 hours · from $35

Cruise from near Piazza San Marco to Murano and Burano with an English-speaking guide. Watch a live glassblowing demonstration, see the 7th-century Church of Santa Maria e San Donato, explore Burano’s colorful lanes, and return to Venice with a glass of Prosecco.

“We loved this excursion so much! Our guide Alex was exceptional, the boat ride itself was smooth and beautiful, and the demonstrations were memorable. We are happy this was our final day in Venice because it was full of history and we were also done by 2:30 to enjoy the rest of our time on Venice.”

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