VENICE · DESTINATION
119 Tours Reviewed
Murano glass starts with a real boat ride. From central Venice, you get a private boat trip across the Venetian lagoon, with sights of the north lagoon and even San Michele island. It sets a calmer pace than the usual…
Three islands, one calm morning on the lagoon. This guided half-day vaporetto route turns Venice’s lagoon into a story you can walk through, from Torcello’s byzantine-feeling quiet to Murano’s glasshouse where you see the work firsthand. I especially like that…
Fresh fish and canal views go together. This Rialto to Murano seafood cooking class starts at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto and turns the loud, real-life Pescheria fish market into your appetizer. You’ll follow guide Valerio Coppo-style local guidance through…
Murano glass, made close and personal. This private boat-led visit to a Murano furnace gives you the full craft story, from sand to finished objects, and it lands the best part fast: the glass master demo with a real sense…
Venice looks best from water, and this route delivers. You get a scenic lagoon boat ride plus island time to see Murano glassmaking, explore color-soaked Burano, and visit Torcello’s quieter monuments. I especially like the glass-blowing stop on Murano and…
Glassmaking turns Murano into a living classroom. This 2-hour experience brings lampworking to the front of your day: you’ll visit an old Murano glass factory active since 1295, watch a demonstration, and (if you choose) make your own Venetian bead…
Venice’s lagoon time hits different on a private boat. This 4-hour Murano and Burano tour is built around real island culture: Murano glassmaking and Burano lace traditions, with a guide to explain what you’re seeing and how to pace your…
Venice’s lagoon has two great stops. This half-day cruise gives you the quick-hit version of island Venice: a motorboat ride across the lagoon, a chance to see Murano glassmaking, then time to wander Burano’s colorful streets on your own. It’s…
Three lagoon islands, one smooth day. I love the private water taxi that strings Murano, Burano, and Torcello together with far less wasted time than buses and shared boats. I also like seeing glass and lace made on-site, not just…
Two islands can feel like a whole world. What makes this tour work is the mix of private lagoon transport and real craft education that gets you moving beyond central Venice. I also like the guide facts that connect Murano…
Four islands, one boat ride. This tour is interesting because it links Venice lagoon icons in one efficient loop: Murano glass, Burano colors, and a quieter island with wine instead of crowds. I like that the group stays small (max…
Watching glass get made is hypnotic. At Guarnieri Vetreria Artistica on Murano, you’ll see Murano glass traditions explained in plain terms and then backed up by hands-on making. The focus is on the roots of the craft, watching goti being…
Venice calms down when you leave the crowds. This private boat day is built for speed and comfort: you hop off the hectic Venice loop, visit Murano for real glass craftsmanship, then head to Burano for color and lace, all…
Venice looks different from the water. This private Grand Canal boat ride links the best city views with two lagoon islands: Murano for a live glass-blowing demonstration, then Burano for painted houses and a relaxed stroll. I love how the…
Venice’s best islands aren’t far. This tour strings together Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano into one efficient half-day, so you get the lagoon’s quiet side and its famous colors without spending your whole trip juggling ferries. I like that the pace…
