The 10 Best Walking Tours in Murano, Veneto

A completely private tour (we do not combine groups), reserved only for you, your family or friends. Your private licensed tour guide will help you to discover the beauties and the extraordinary history of a unique city in the world like Venice. The two options available include the start of the tour directly from Venice or from the port (Shore Excursion) 1. Tour from Venice. Your private guide will meet you at your hotel, B&B or private apartment at 9:30 or 14:30 to start your incredible tour. 2. Shore Excursion. If you arrive at the port, you will meet your private guide at the exit of your ship. We will provide the private transfer (Car/Van/Minibus & Private Boatoat) from the port to Venice. After visiting the historical and artistic wonders of Venice, a private boat will take you to Murano, to visit the famous Venetian glass masters. The tour is customizable so you can ask your guide to change your itinerary as you wish.

Inclusions: Private & Customizable tour. We do not combine groups, Licensed tour guide (4hrs), Meet your tour guide at your hotel, B&B, private apartment, Meet your tour guide at the exit of your ship (Shore Excursion), Private transfer (car/van) from the port. Private boat transfer to Venice (Shore Excursion), Boat transfer/private from Venice to Murano to visit the Murano glass factory, The visit to the Doge's Palace is only possible for groups of up to ten people

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Admission tickets. Your tour guide will help you to purchase the skip-the-line tickets., Gratuities (not mandatory)

On your visit to Venice this is a tour not to be missed! The secrets of the City of Bridges are uncovered as you learn about Venice through the eyes of a very knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Discover the city’s magical canals, cathedrals and hidden alleyways!  

Inclusions: local guide, pick up/dropp off from designed meeting point, Doge's palace admission ticket, shared steamboat to/from Murano Island

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice and enjoy a 5-hour private island hopping day trip to the islands of Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Marvel at the quiet, serene nature, colourful fisherman’s houses, artisan glass workshops, and enjoy the magical atmosphere between the islands.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Italian Coffee Tasting, Coffee and/or Tea, Local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food & drinks

-Full day  guided tour of Venice and Murano island on foot & by boat . -Enjoy the city with a professional local guide and art historian. - Break for the lunch or snack. -Discover the Art of Glass Making and admire a glass master -The possibility to discover the best of Venice, its art, culture, the living city and Murano glass island in one day. - A good overview of the city, today and in the past. - A customized tour adapt to your preference. On Sunday morning or religious feasts, due to the services in the basilica, the tour may follow a different order of the visit.

Inclusions: Hotel/station/parking car pickup and drop-off, transfer by water-taxi from Venice to Murano and from Murano to Venice, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up from the mainland Mestre.For hotels in mestre the pick up is in Venice

-Visit the best of Venice and the lagoon in one day with a private customized tour lead by a local Venetian licensed  guide. Fall in love with the splendor of Venice, the past and present of this unique city on the water. Discover how the city was built and the unique history of a great civilisation that made this miracle possible and the local life. -Full day  guided tour of Venice and Murano island on foot & by boat  -Enjoy the city with a professional local guide and art historian -Discove rthe beauty of the basilica of San Marco (outside) -Discover the ancient Art of Glass Making -Learn about the History of Glass and a have a panoramic view of Murano -Explore the highlights of Venice and walk off the beaten path Due to secuirty health reason the visit to the basilica is possible only from the terrace museum (ticket 5,00 euro)

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Round trip by boat to Murano

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance to the terrace of the Basilica (5,00 euro audults 2,5 euro children)

This is the perfect tour if you desire to spend half day in the quite island of Murano and admire the most beautiful artistic glass that made famous Murano during the centuries. After a short trip by private boat you will arrive to Murano island to discover the art of glass making together with a local Venetian high qualified guide. You will learn about the history of glass and Murano and have the opportunity to admire a real glass master working in the factory. You will see the differente Technic that made Murano so famous all over the world. You will explore the small island and visit the church of San Pietro martire with paintings of Venetian master like Veronese and Tintoretto.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Snacks

With this four hours tour you will enjoy the visit of 3 famous islands around Venice: Murano, Burano and Torcello. History and traditions, glass manufacturing, lace and ancient artifacts. Admire the traditional task of Murano glass, participate to a Glass factory show, take a stroll along the colorful island of Burano and explore the archaeological findings of Torcello!

Inclusions: Private water taxi transportation, Professional English speaking guide, Tickets admission to a typical Glass factory

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and beverage

The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest original Murano Glass Factory, where a Master glassblower and his team are working daily, following the tradition of centuries ago. From Murano, crossing the lagoon, we’ll reach Burano island, famous for its lace work and the colourful atmosphere. Walking by picturesque houses, enjoying the typical “bussolai” (famous cookies of the island), feeling like a resident. Last but not least, an insightful guided visit into an historical hand-made lace workshop. Then back to Venice by private boat, for an outstanding view of the lagoon.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Glass Factory Visit with Glassblowing show, Burano lace-making demonstration, Private Guide for the Tour, Tasting of the traditional cookies of Burano

Exclusions: Gratuities

Don't just sit in a restaurant but be a true Venetian! Let's pick the best fresh fish at the Rialto market, cross the Canal Grande on a gondola and hurry up heading home. Be your own chef at my place in a state of the art kitchen overlooking the canal. Become a venetian! Fish tastes better when it is fresh, seasonal and local, especially if you personally buy it and cook it at home with the tips of a local guy!

Inclusions: 3 courses meal, Prosecco and wine, Moka coffee & liquors, Gondola ferry crossing Canal Grande, Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide, Visit & Shopping at Rialto fish market

Exclusions: Water bus ticket to Murano. Tickets will be purchased on board, Gratuities

Discover the delights of the Venetian Lagoon on this private 4-hour tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello islands in Venice. Watch skilled glassblowers at work on Murano Island. Admire pretty houses in pastel shades around Burano Island’s delightful fishing port and learn of the ancient lacemaking traditions still practised today. Explore Torcello Island and marvel at top highlights such as the 12th-century Church of Santa Fosca and the Venetian-Byzantine mosaics at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Private guide, Transport by private motor boat

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off