Premium Lagoon Excursion: Murano Glass, Burano & Wine

Highlights

  • Escape Venice’s crowds with a trip to the islands.

  • Travel by private boat with your guide and small group.

  • See a private glassmaking demonstration on Murano.

  • Explore the colorful island of Burano.

  • Take part in a VIP wine tasting in a secret vineyard.

Summary

Spend a perfect day exploring the islands of Murano and Burano on a carefully crafted excursion from Venice, complete with an exclusive wine tasting and private glassmaking demo. 

Tour info

Duration
5 hours 18 minutes
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Adult (15+): (15-99 years)
€139.00
Child (2-14): (2-14 years)
€114.00
Commentary

Why take this tour?

Explore a side of Venice that visitors rarely get to see on this tour to Murano and Burano by private boat. With an exclusive wine tasting at a secret island winery, a private glassmaking demonstration inside a beautiful old church, and so much more, this is an unmissable outing if you want to experience the less crowded side of Venice. 

Meet your local guide and small group of just 20 guests maximum in central Venice to board your private boat. As you’re motoring out through the lagoon, your guide will point out places of interest and give you a brief introduction to the history of island settlement in Venice. 
  
Your first stop is the island of Burano, whose brightly colored houses you may recognize from photos. What you might not know is that they’ve been the home of Venice’s legendary lacemakers since the 16th century. After a guided tour around the island’s picture-perfect canals and squares, you’ll have the option to visit a lacemaking workshop with your guide or explore on your own. 
 
After reconvening with the group, you’ll cross a bridge to Mazzorbo Island and discover the vineyard producing one of Venice’s best-kept secrets: Venissa wine. Learn about how the Dorona grape was saved from extinction and replanted to produce one of the world’s rarest and most unique wines. Of course, a private tasting is included—in the Michelin Star restaurant’s gorgeous tasting space, no less. 
  
Finally, you’ll head to Murano, home of Europe’s most respected glassmakers since the 13th century. See this cherished tradition come to life at an exclusive glassmaking demonstration inside an abandoned medieval church once visited by Casanova and Venetian nobles. You’ll have some free time to explore Murano at your own pace following the demonstration. Head back to Venice with your guide aboard the private boat, or stay a little longer and go back to the city on your own via public transport (your guide will tell you everything you need to know). 
   

What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Small group of 20 guests maximum

  • Private round-trip transfer by boat

  • Guided visit of Burano Island

  • Optional visit to lace making shop

  • Free time on Burano Island

  • Exclusive wine tasting (2 glasses of wine with snacks) at Venissa

  • Private glass blowing demonstration

  • Free time on Murano Island

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • In case of bad weather, the tour runs with some modifications in the itinerary.

  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.

  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

Before you go

  • This tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Please bring comfortable shoes.

  • During the hot months, bring a hat, sunscreen lotion, and a bottle of water with you.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.