Private half day tour from Venice to discover Murano and Burano, the most famous fascinating islands of the Venetian Lagoon.
With your private guide, from your hotel in the center of Venice by private motorboat sailing along the Venetian canals, you will reach the islands of Murano and Burano.
Murano famous for the art of blown glass and Burano, a very colorful island famous for the art of lace.
The Murano's fame as a center for glass processing began in 1291 when the Republic of Venice ordered glassmakers to transfer their foundries to Murano to avoid the risk of fire and destruction of the wooden houses in Venice.
in Murano with your guide you will visit the glass workshops to see Venetian glass masters at work creating their works of art and visiting the Glass Museum your guide will show you the evolution of the works of art through the ages.
Burano, the most colorful island of Venice famous for its lace and quaint fishermen's houses painted in bright pastel colors.
Legend has it that since Burano was a fishing village on an island, fishermen returning home from their fishing trips could easily spot their houses even in the fog, thanks to the bright colors they were painted in.
With your guide in Burano you will enjoy a visit to the lace makers who still work the lace according to the ancient tradition creating their unique laces and a tour in the hidden alleys of the island to discover the most interesting corners.
Your private tour of the islands of Murano and Burano ends with return to your central Venice hotel by guide and private motorboat.
DETAILS
Duration:
4 hours tour
Departure Time:
Morning
Pick up and Drop off Point:
At the lobby of your Hotel in Venice if with water door or to be agreed upon confirmation
Price will include:
- private expert and licensed guide.
- private motorboat transportation
Price will not include:
- Gratuities (optional).
- Admission fees to church and museums.
- Meals and Beverage.