What to do and see in Burano, Veneto: The Best Walking Tours

May 21, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Burano, Italy including The Secret Corners of Burano, Island Hopping Private Tour to Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano, Venice Islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello with Glass Factory Show - Private Tour, Hopping around Mazzorbo, Burano and Murano islands , Luxury Murano & Burano Boat Tour, Private Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Tour, Live Venice and its Islands, 7 magical itineraries, Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Full-Day Tour, Private Excursion by Motorboat to the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello, Murano and Burano Islands Semi-Independent Tour.

1. The Secret Corners of Burano

Burano, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Venetoinside
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Visit Burano, an enchanting fishing island of brightly-colored homes on the Venice lagoon, learn about its traditions and history, and watch locals demonstrate lace-making techniques on this one-hour group walking tour.

Inclusions: Guided tour, Live demonstration of lacemaking

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Reviewed By Angelachad

Very nice and relaxed trip! Definitely recommend for a chilled day out, with lots to see. Very picturesque destinations.

2. Island Hopping Private Tour to Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano

Algiubagio Restaurant, Fondamente Nove, 5039, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy Withlocals
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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

Reviewed By CM R

A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Ugo provided excellent insights into life in Venice (which included introducing us to friends in each of the bars that we visited!) & took around places we would not have visited. We sampled delicious food & drinks and he was great company. What more could you ask?!

3. Venice Islands: Murano, Burano, Torcello with Glass Factory Show - Private Tour

Rome Top Tours
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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

Reviewed By Alcbaker

We booked a tour to Pompeii and Sorrento and had a great time. Seamless and stress free from the hotel pick up to drop off in the evening. Mauro, our driver, was entertaining and spoke good English. Nice Mercedes for comfortable travel. Our guide in Pompeii was equally good - very knowledgable and perfect length of tour. Couldn’t fault the deal

4. Hopping around Mazzorbo, Burano and Murano islands

Cannaregio, 5039, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy [deTour]ist - Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
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Hop from island to island between the serene nature of Mazzorbo, the colourful houses of Burano, and the artistic glass scene of Murano. Hop from island to island between Mazzorbo, Burano, & Murano! Watch colourful houses wiggle with delight at their reflections in the Canal of Burano, witness artistry in action at the glass factories and artisanal workshops in Murano, engage with vivid biblical tales on byzantine mosaics under glittering golden medieval church apses and marvel at the quiet, serene nature of Mazzorbo and the lagoon.

Inclusions: Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide, Pick up point in Venice Fondamente Nove

Exclusions: Water bus ticket. Tickets will be purchased onboard., Gratuities

Reviewed By F9288DWka

Very fun walking food tour of Venice. Adair was super helpful and informative about the history and culture of the city while we tried a lot of delicious food. The tour was easy even with COVID restrictions. Highly recommend!

5. Luxury Murano & Burano Boat Tour

Shome Venice
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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

Reviewed By julieefenske

Thank you Luca for the amazing experience, service, and recommendations! So kind and helpful! :) The glassblowing and creations were breathtakingly beautiful and the exhibition of the pieces was something I’ll never forget. If you are in Venice you must do this tour! It will be an unforgettable experience, and we had an amazing time!

6. Private Tour: Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Tour

Bucintoro Viaggi, Campo S. Luca, 4267/C, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Bucintoro Viaggi S.r.l.
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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

Reviewed By Rahi0000

I took it in Sep 2019. What I thought would be a serene end to my very exciting and fun-filled day turned out to be a very disappointing and super noisy experience. First of all, they run it in fleets and music plays only on one gondola. My fleet had 5 gondolas and orchestra was playing only in the middle one. Mine was the first in the line. I still tried to enjoy it and hear what was being played on that one lucky gondola but NOPE. Even that became impossible because our gondolier thought it to be the best time to chat with his friends on other gondolas at the peak of his voice. He was very inconsiderate and was chatting with his friends (shouting) during the whole ride. I was a solo traveller and there were couple of other families on my gondola. When we couldn't take it anymore and almost towards the end of the ride, I and one other person asked him very politely to turn it down a bit as we wanted to hear the music that was being played on 2 gondolas behind, he behaved very rudely and insolently, imitating us to his friends, making sh sh...sounds. WOW! So, in nutshell: What I expected: Scenic gondola ride with peaceful music playing on my gondola What I got: Music playing on a gondola that was 2 gondolas away, super noisy and insolent gondlier. Some serenade it was!

7. Live Venice and its Islands, 7 magical itineraries

Piazza San Marco, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Venice Tours Srl
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

A wonderful experience to live the city, alone on foot or by public boats, as the Venetians do, among the beautiful squares, narrow streets, canals and islands of the lagoon with our guided tours. Discover the ghetto of Venice and its millenary history, find the Arsenale and get to know its splendor when they built one ship a day. Along the routes stop in the typical taverns to drink a glass of wine and taste a "cicchetto" of fish. Experience the atmosphere of St. Mark's Square among stories and legends like those of the millenary struggle and collaboration with the Arabs: the East and Byzantium. Step by step reach the Rialto Bridge and discover the famous fish market. Slowly aboard the vaporetto, let yourself be fascinated by the Grand Canal and discover its centuries-old history with the legends of its 200 Palaces, while the gondolas parade by. Sail across the uncontaminated lagoon to discover the Venetian islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello!

Inclusions: Mobile Audio-guide for Canal Grande and all Venice historical center, Murano, Burano adn Torcello, Audio guide with pre-recorded commentary of the exterior of 200 points of interest, The mobile app has a detalied map of the city

Exclusions: waterbus ticket, Audio devices, Earphones

Reviewed By 428sharic

Amazing tour. The audioguide was the perfect voice that led us around the charming highlights of the Doge's Palace, full of interesting anecdotes and curiosities!

8. Murano, Burano & Torcello Islands Full-Day Tour

Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy Park View Viaggi
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Get the chance to explore the most famous Venetian islands in a Full Day tour with the comfort of a motorboat transfer. Visit Murano island and learn about the glass making techniques during a glass-blowing demonstration. Feel free to stroll around the island and discover the tiny alleys and the impressive Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato. Let yourself be fascinated by the colorful houses in Burano and, last but not least, immerse yourself in the most ancient settlement of the Venetian Lagoon: Torcello island

Inclusions: Motorboat from/to Venice, Visit to a glass factory in Murano, Multilingual assistance on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By vicky150289

The tour was good however, there was a lot of focus on the art in the palace rather than the history. I would have preferred to hear more about the history of the palace, government and Venice in general over its long history

9. Private Excursion by Motorboat to the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

Italian Vista Travel
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A private escorted visit of the island of Venetian Lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Spend the day out of the crowds and learn the traditional art crafts of these island: Admire Murano's glass blowing in one of its factories (fornace), see Burano's laces and taste its biscuits, and visit Torcello's historical cathedrals. There will be a private English speaking assistant with you that let you know the places of main interest to see

Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Private English speaking assistant

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 387huiz

Elena was an amazing tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and super nice. I had very limited time in Florence. But with her help, I had such a blast and definitely made the most of my trip. I can't recommend enough Elena and her tour to people who visit Florence, especially for those who are in Florence for the first time.

10. Murano and Burano Islands Semi-Independent Tour

Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy Park View Viaggi
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3.9 based on 165 reviews

An half day tour to discover the picturesque islands of Murano and Burano with a boat ride from Venice. You will not be escorted by a professional guide but multilingual assistance is provided throughout the way (English, Spanish, German, French & Italian).

Inclusions: Motorboat from/to Venice, Visit a glass factory in Murano, Multilingual Live commentary on board (English, Spanish, German, French & Italian)

Exclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By vicky150289

The tour was good however, there was a lot of focus on the art in the palace rather than the history. I would have preferred to hear more about the history of the palace, government and Venice in general over its long history

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