Islands of Murano and Burano
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Highlights
First stop, after a fascinating boat trip in the lagoon dominated by nature, Murano , known throughout the world for its glass art.
You will visit a furnace to see the glass products made. During the visit you will have the opportunity to purchase a piece of local production on site.
The tour will then continue towards Burano , the island famous for its lace making and brightly colored fishermen's houses . Getting off the boat you will find yourself in a green lane and after a short walk you will arrive at the main square of the island.
The tour includes the service of a specialized official tour leader who provides some information on board and assistance on the islands. With this special excursion you will have more time to stay in Burano which is probably the most fascinating island of the lagoon , arriving on this island for lunch time you will also have the opportunity to choose one of the suggestive places for a quick lunch (not included in the ticket price) experiencing the relaxed atmosphere of this place. The departure and arrival time is perfect for those who have accommodation outside the city center. Panoramic boat, from where you can take wonderful photos of Venice and its lagoon.
What is included?
- Shared guided tour on board with a tour guide
- Glass blowing demonstration in a Murano furnace
- 1 hour and 15 minutes to Murano
- 1 hour and 30 minutes to Burano
What is not included?
- Lunch
What is there to know?
Duration: 4 hours and 30 min. to explore the Lagoon and its islands in a fun and very educational experience.
First stop : Murano, famous throughout the world for its glass art
Second stop: Burano, the island famous for its lace and brightly colored fishermen's houses
Languages: Italian, Spanish, English and French. The tour may be multilingual
Duration: approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes in Murano and 1 hour and 30 minutes in Burano)
Due to Covid-19 precautions, mask use is MANDATORY on board. So, please bring your own.
The tour ends in St. Mark's Square and not at the train station.
It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time
Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties.
Comfortable shoes are recommended
The boats are fully covered and the tour operates even in case of rain or snow. If the weather is exceptionally bad, the tour may be postponed to a later date.
The tour may be shared with guests not belonging to the same group
Openings
Departure time: every day at 10:00 from the train station - at 10:30 from Piazza San Marco
Meeting point
Meeting point from the train station: Pier in front of the KFC restaurant, near Santa Lucia Station.
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
ARRIVING ON FOOT: The KFC fast food pier is located near the Ponte della Costituzione near the Train Station. Once you arrive at Piazzale Roma, cross the Ponte della Costituzione, then turn left under the arches to reach the KFC fast food. In front of the entrance to the fast food, turn left and you will find the pier in front, the assistant will be waiting for you with the LAGOON TOUR sign.
Meeting point from St. Mark's Square: in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walk from St. Mark's Square)
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
ARRIVING ON FOOT: The assistant will wait for you with the blue sign "LAGOON TOUR" near pier no. 1A, in front of Palazzo Cornoldi, Riva degli Schiavoni 4142 (8 minutes walk from Piazza San Marco).
Cancellation policies
Reservations can be cancelled without charge up to 48 hours before the service.
-The tour does not take place in case of exceptional high tide (in this case it can be postponed to the following time/day otherwise it will be refunded).
-The boats are fully covered, the tour operates regularly in case of rain or snow.
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