Murano & Burano Guided Excursion Guide: Prices & What's Included
4.5 - 5.5 h
Commercial Guided Island Excursion
Murano's glassmaking tradition dates to the 13th century; Burano is historically known for lacemaking
Departure points vary by operator, typically near St Mark's Square or Fondamente Nove
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
Typically half-day departures (~4.5-5.5 hours total) — exact times vary by operator; check the specific tour listing.
Advance booking is recommended via the official ticketing platform.
A hosted, guided excursion with a boat, live guide, and a glass-blowing factory demonstration — entirely separate from simply using an ACTV public vaporetto ticket to reach Murano/Burano independently (ACTV tickets are far cheaper but include no guide, demonstration, or curated itinerary). Never present ordinary ACTV island transport as equivalent to this guided tour product, or vice versa.
| Option | Price | Duration | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Adult (example operator range) | ~€29.00-€50.00 | ~4.5-5.5 hours | Online, through tour operator |
| Turbopass Venice | Included | N/A | Digital, per pass terms |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & Visitor Introduction
A Murano & Burano guided excursion is a hosted, commercial tour combining a round-trip boat transfer, a live guide, and a glass-blowing factory demonstration on Murano — a different, more curated product than simply riding the public vaporetto to the islands independently.
Pricing is NOT a single official fixed rate — it varies by operator and exact inclusions, from approximately EUR 29.00 to EUR 50.00 per person for a tour lasting roughly 4.5-5.5 hours. Booking is required through the tour operator.
Never present an ordinary ACTV vaporetto ticket to Murano/Burano as equivalent to this guided tour — the vaporetto is far cheaper but includes no guide, glass-blowing demonstration, or curated itinerary.
What's Included
Round-Trip Boat Transfer
Boat transport to and from Murano and Burano included in the tour price.
Glass-Blowing Demonstration
A live glassmaking demonstration on Murano, showcasing the island's centuries-old craft.
Live Guide
A live guide accompanies the excursion, unlike an independent vaporetto trip.
Burano's Colorful Houses
Time on Burano to see its famously colorful canal-side houses and lace-making tradition.
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Pass Compatibility
Compare Venice PassesA guided excursion to Murano, Burano, and Torcello is included in the base price of the Turbopass Venice City Pass, alongside a gondola ride. It's not conceptually relevant to the MUVE Museum Pass, either Venezia Unica City Pass tier, or the Chorus Pass, which cover museums and churches respectively.
Venice City Pass
Included. Turbopass's base price includes a guided excursion to Murano, Burano, and Torcello — this is the hosted/guided tour product, not merely an ACTV transport ticket to the islands.
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