Venice: Murano & Burano Islands Half Day Tour with Wine Tasting
6 hours
Group
+1
English
When are you goingCancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
What you’ll do
Itinerary1
Meet your local guide and small group of just 20 guests maximum in central Venice and walk together to your private boat for a scenic 60-minute boat ride to Burano Island. 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.
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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. You'll sip a glass of their award-winning white wine served alongside a selection of homemade baked snacks.
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Your next 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.
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Board your private boat for a short ride to Murano Island. On the way, your guide will an introduction to the island and recommendations on how to spend your time there.
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Murano is the 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).
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Board your private boat for a scenic ride back to Venice's Piazza San Marco. If you prefer to spend more time on Murano Island, your guide will share transportation options to return later on your own.
What’s included
Private round-trip transfer by boat
Free time on Murano Island
Private glass blowing demonstration
Exclusive wine tasting (1 glass of wine with snacks) at Venissa
Local English-speaking guide
Guided visit of Burano Island
Free time on Burano Island
What’s not included
Lunch
Gratuities
What’s not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Notes
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Cancellation policyA full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
When are you goingCancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.