Grand Canal Boat Private Tour: Murano and Burano 4 hrs

Highlights

Travel in style along what some have called one of the world's most beautiful avenues – the Grand Canal in Venice – in a private water taxi to visit two of the nearby lagoon islands during this 4-hour tour. See some of the landmarks along the Grand Canal, including palaces once built or owned by famous Venetians. Learn about some of Venice's legends and history of art, architecture, and more. Travel beyond Venice to nearby Murano island where some of the world's best-known glass is made. Watch the glass makers at work and learn of the island's important glass making history. Continue to the lace-making island of Burano with its buildings painted in bright and vivid colors. Enjoy some time to stroll through Burano's scenic alleys, take photographs or stop for a coffee if you like. Head back to the main islands of Venice through some of the city's smaller passages to reach St Mark's Square, one of Venice's most recognizable attractions.

Summary

Travel in style along what some have called one of the world's most beautiful avenues – the Grand Canal in Venice – in a private water taxi to visit two of the nearby lagoon islands during this 4-hour tour. See some of the landmarks along the Grand Canal, including palaces once built or owned by famous Venetians. Learn about some of Venice's legends and history of art, architecture, and more. Travel beyond Venice to nearby Murano island where some of the world's best-known glass is made. Watch the glass makers at work and learn of the island's important glass making history. Continue to the lace-making island of Burano with its buildings painted in bright and vivid colors. Enjoy some time to stroll through Burano's scenic alleys, take photographs or stop for a coffee if you like. Head back to the main islands of Venice through some of the city's smaller passages to reach St Mark's Square, one of Venice's most recognizable attractions.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Step aboard a private boat and let the beauty of Venice enchant you as you explore one of the world’s most romantic cities and its spectacular sights with a local guide. You’ll set your own schedule for this four-hour tour with an included pickup at your hotel or the cruise terminal, learning about the artistry of glass-blowing on Murano, marveling at the technicolor homes and intricate lacemaking traditions passed on through generations in Burano, and taking in the rich history and architecture of the Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Square, with a few detours to lesser-known lagoons and neighborhoods along the way.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup
Port pickup
Private boat to Murano along the Grand Canal
Private boat to hotel or San Marco
Shuttle boat offered by the glass factory to Burano (may be shared transfer)
Tour guide
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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