Venice Trip Overview
Set off with your private guide on a half day tour to explore the colourful islands of Murano and Burano, possibly the most evocative of the whole archipelago. Your tour from Venice to Murano and Burano begins as you board your motorboat and set off across the Venetian Lagoon to your first stop, the island of Murano, world renowned for its ancient tradition of glass making. Marvel at glass masters blowing glass right in front of the furnace and enjoy a visit at their elegant show room. The excursion then continues to the island of Burano, famous for its colourful houses and the hand-crafted lace works, true works of art created by the local ladies. Head back to Venice after this fascinating boat trip in the Venetian Lagoon. The stops on the islands will be about an hour in Murano and a hour and a half in Burano.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Venice, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Set off with your private guide on a half day tour to explore the colourful islands of Murano and Burano, possibly the most evocative of the whole archipelago. Your tour from Venice to Murano and Burano begins as you board your motorboat and set off across the Venetian Lagoon to your first stop, the island of Murano, world renowned for its ancient tradition of glass making. Marvel at glass masters blowing glass right in front of the furnace and enjoy a visit at their elegant show room. The excursion then continues to the island of Burano, famous for its colourful houses and the hand-crafted lace works, true works of art created by the local ladies. Head back to Venice after this fascinating boat trip in the Venetian Lagoon. The stops on the islands will be about an hour in Murano and a hour and a half in Burano.
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Stop At: Murano, Murano, Veneto
Murano is one of the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, and it is definitely a must-see. Its glass excellent craftmanship is worldwide famous. Since when, according to tradition, the first glassmakers established here in the 13th century, the Murano Island became a symbol of Venice and the Made in Italy. The Murano Glass Museum i salso a destination, where you can better understand the secrets of this expert handmade tradition.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Burano, Burano, Veneto
Known as the colorful island of lace, this authentic Italian gem lays in the Venice laguna and offers stunning landscapes and traditional memories of a past actually out of time. Be impressed by the tranquility and calmness of the elderly ladies embroidering original Burano lace on their tombolo (or lace pillow). Literally a slice of Heaven.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
