Grand Canal Boat Private Tour: Murano and Burano 4 hrs
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Hotel pickup
- Port pickup
- Private boat to Murano along the Grand Canal
- Private boat to hotel or San Marco
- Shuttle boat offered by the glass factory to Burano (may be shared transfer)
- Tour guide
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- we meet all clients in Venice islands and surroundings like Cipriani, San Clemente , JW Marriott
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cruise Terminal Venezia, Direzione Porto Marittimo, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17356P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- This is a private tour, only the boat from Murano to Burano can be shared
- Wheelchair accessible please advise upon reservation
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17356P6
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- Q1705JKbernardf0 contributionsLovely hotel and warm on the CanalLovely Hotel Bed And Breakfast, Ten Minute Walk from Rialto Bridge.10 min walk From S.StaeFerry stop.if you book the Water taxi as we did drop you at the Hotels private JettyWritten 8 January 2025
- _I143RG0 contributionsRomantic trip with the support from Top VeniceExcellent arrangements with boat trip to Murano&Burano and sunset boat tour through Venice. Or guide, Kristina was very charming, knowledgeable, very positive, always smiling and friendly. She has shown us the best parts of the city and the neighborhood, with main attractions and hidden pearls. She seemed to know and love all the history and architecture of Venice. We were really happy to have her as our host in this beautiful and romantic city.Written 26 September 2024
- 134tonial0 contributionsSanta Monica is now a piece of Trash and the Metro could care less about Santa MonicaI live close to the 17th street station , the City lets the Metro Shout over the loud Speaker all day all night . The speakers Yell at our homes way over city noise levels allowed , homeless sleep all over station . They bring a huge power washer in every night at 3 am so noisy with moters runing for a hour . How dare they no regard for the people who live in Santa Monica , homeless , trash everywere they have distroyed this City . Dont come to Santa Monica even the Beach is gross full of oil and sewer .Written 6 September 2024
- Hawkeye19730 contributionsThe only way to see Murano/BuranoWe wanted a private tour of Murano and Burano and stayed by the airport so needed hotel pickup. This was one of only a couple willing to drive to our hotel. Sure, we paid extra for the pickup but we didnt have to hassle with busses and trains and boats. Monica was our guide and she was simply OUTSTANDING!!!! They even booked us a a 4 star restaurant on Burano and it was excellent. Every aspect of this tour was just beyond our expectations. This is a reliable company you can trust!!!!Written 27 October 2023
- ashleymO9648YN0 contributionsGondola and sommelier tourWe had an incredible time with our guide Sarah who taught us so much about Venice, gondolas, and Venetian classic wine/food. Must try experience if you’re in Venice!Written 24 October 2023
- BreezyStand0 contributionsTransfer from Venezia S. Lucia to Palazzo Del GiglioThe transfer went very smoothly. We arrived via train from Ravenna, IT after a cruise. Highly recommend. The communication was exceptional.Written 23 October 2023
- dianerM6516AX0 contributionsTransfer from train to hotelGuiseppe was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Met us right at the platform, took care of our luggage, and have us done favorite suggestions for dinner. Grazie!Written 17 October 2023
- stuartmJ4534UV0 contributionsLovely hotel In an Amazing CityStayed in San Cassiano in Venice for 4 nights in September, A very nice hotel right on the Grand Canal with a lovely terrace on the canal when one can sits and have a bear of Grappa in the evening. The only down side was the steep strain up to the rooms, no lift so for the frail or infirm you must specify a room on the first floor. There is no restart in the hotel but a very good breakfast. If you want an amazing restaurant nearby then go to Regina Sconta just down the calle from the hotelWritten 4 October 2023
- 362areg0 contributionsIncredible crowds and modern shopping stores fill a unique 1600 year old cityAll cruise ships must dock at Chioggia, forcing all cruise passengers to travel on very slow ferries 1.5 hours through the south lagoon to St. Mark's square, the heart of Venice. Venice has become a huge tourist shopping mall, incredibly clogged with tourists. It is hard to find and appreciate the history, still available. A gondola ride is a charming must, however brief, to feel the flavor of ancient Venice. Water taxis, very expensive to get from airport to Venice hotels. Murano and Burano are even longer to get to. Murano emphasizes glass blowing, better seen on Netflix. Burano, demonstrates the beautiful painstaking art of beautiful lace.Written 17 September 2023
- Aaron A0 contributionsGreat Family Guided TourExcellent tour and great way to start our trip in Venice. Sara the tour guide was a great host, super knowledgeable about everything. We asked a lot of questions and she knew all the answers.Written 7 April 2023
- jgib_100 contributionsGreat tour, great guide!Our guide Sarah was AMAZING! We all love her. So knowledgeable, caring & she went above and beyond. Love the Murano glass factory! Loved the whole tour.Written 1 December 2022
- P8640ORnicolek0 contributionsSurprise ProposalMicheal was the best!!! We had so much fun exploring Venice and Michael was so informative with all the history and hidden spots in Venice. We had a great time together, including learning about the gondolas and traveling through the tiny canals. My boyfriend unexpectedly proposed to me which made the experience 100 times better. We even hope to have Michael as our photographer at our wedding! Thank you so much.Written 19 November 2022
- LindsyProws0 contributionsPrivate tour for the WIN!Gloria, our tour guide, was definitely the highlight. She was so accommodating and flexible with our wishes. Her depth of knowledge about Venice and surrounding islands was truly remarkable. I would book again with her 10/10. This private tour is worth it!Written 8 October 2022
- marianaiturbef0 contributionsa must with large bags but beware of unaffiliated baggage carriers!If you have big bags taking a private taxi from the train station to the hotel makes the arrival much more confortable especially in summer heat. The ride is expensive but worth it, specially with kids. Beware of baggage carriers outside the train station, they seem to be affiliated with the boat taxi service but are not and will charge you 15 euros to take your bags for the 10m walk to the taxi. This is definitely a trap!!!Written 1 September 2022
- Armand3470 contributionsA photo shoot to remember foreverThis was the most wonderful way to start a Venice experience. My wife and I were on our honeymoon to Italy and Venice was our first stop. Thankfully I found this private photo shoot tour and wow! It is totally worth it. The photos tell a story mere words cannot. Very friendly service, very professional and pleasant experience. We will remember this forever.Written 20 July 2022
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Samantha R
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
One of the most enjoyable days I can remember. Tour was incredibly well-organised and our guide was friendly, knowledgable and thoroughly professional. The day was flexible with us having the ability to choose as much or as little time on each island. I could not recommend this more highly.
Written 31 October 2024
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Courtney B
Los Angeles33 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Absolutely and unbelievably one of the best days of my life. Giuseppe, who arranged not only this tour but many other activities for me, is a dream come true. He was so helpful on my first trip to Venice!
Our guide, Kristina, was a delight to spend the day with. I am not sure there is anything she didn’t know and she is just a wonderful person to spend time with. We are so grateful we had an opportunity to learn from her and we thoroughly enjoyed her company and amazing knowledge.
Please book this tour. It will become a memory of a lifetime.
Our guide, Kristina, was a delight to spend the day with. I am not sure there is anything she didn’t know and she is just a wonderful person to spend time with. We are so grateful we had an opportunity to learn from her and we thoroughly enjoyed her company and amazing knowledge.
Please book this tour. It will become a memory of a lifetime.
Written 20 October 2023
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Joe D
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We had a wonderful experience with our Grand Canal and Murano and Burano boat tour. We really enjoyed getting to ride down the Grand Canal and both islands. It was the perfect amount of time. Our guide was awesome and catered to us and our kids. She took us to a gelato store in Burano and let us use umbrellas when it was raining. Highly recommend this tour and the tour company was great to work with!
Written 20 June 2022
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Vinodh S
Manama, Bahrain25 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Highly recommend this tour. Its totally private. Our amazing guide Roberta picked us from the hotel by a private boat and the grand canal tour was awesome and so were the islands of Burano and Murano. The lunch restaurant suggested by Roberta was amazing and top notch.
Written 15 January 2018
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Sheila G
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Excellent afternoon! Learned so much and saw 2 beautiful islands. Highly recommended! Our guide made it seamless and easy to get around.
Written 6 October 2023
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William S
3 contributions
Apr 2022
Our guide(Kristina) was thoroughly on target with the information as well as the presentation during our tour. She had a knack of connecting with her guests and making us feel a part of the story. Her English was excellent and she was free with information when it was needed.
Written 12 April 2022
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3cathyr
Miami, FL20 contributions
Good morning Giordana
I wanted to Thank You and Alejandra for everything. We had such a wonderful visit in Venice, Murano and Burano! The glass blowing demonstrations were fantastic and the shop was beautiful. They even gave us the beautiful horse we watched them make after buying our souvenirs! We are completely in love with the people on Burano. What a treat to learn about the lace making and see one of the ladies creating this specialized art.
Having Alejandra meet us and arrange the private taxi made everything so much easier on us. We dropped our luggage at the hotel and then went on to enjoy the day. She is a wonderful guide, very friendly, flexible and informative. We had the most delicious and FUN lunch at Gatto Nero-amazing food and really great company with Alejandra and Max! Delicious selection :)
Thank You again for a very special day for our family!
Cathy
I wanted to Thank You and Alejandra for everything. We had such a wonderful visit in Venice, Murano and Burano! The glass blowing demonstrations were fantastic and the shop was beautiful. They even gave us the beautiful horse we watched them make after buying our souvenirs! We are completely in love with the people on Burano. What a treat to learn about the lace making and see one of the ladies creating this specialized art.
Having Alejandra meet us and arrange the private taxi made everything so much easier on us. We dropped our luggage at the hotel and then went on to enjoy the day. She is a wonderful guide, very friendly, flexible and informative. We had the most delicious and FUN lunch at Gatto Nero-amazing food and really great company with Alejandra and Max! Delicious selection :)
Thank You again for a very special day for our family!
Cathy
Written 28 March 2018
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Would like to book a tour for 6 adults on Friday August 3,2018. We are staying at Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Our flight arrives into Venice at 11:00AM. Is it possible to schedule tour from 14:00 (2:00 PM) to 18:00 (6:00PM) on Friday?
Written 31 July 2018
Hi. We will be staying at the Hilton Molino Stuck. Does this tour offer pick up from this hotel? We are looking at the date of September 5th for the tour.
Thanks,
Carl
Written 28 July 2018
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