Murano And Burano Islands On A Private Boat

The tour of the islands of the lagoon is a must, whether this is your first time in Venice or you've already been here several times. This tour gives you the possibility to take a break from the crowds of the city center, getting on a private boat, which is a very cool experience to make, and at the same time, is the perfect chance to see Venice from another point of view, discovering its arts and crafts, passed down with passion by the artisans. You will understand why Venice is famous all over the world for the Murano glass, after a visit to a glass factory to see how the masters shape the glass, creating vases, sculptures, chandeliers and so on by hand. We will admire the art and the patience of our lace makers, who nowadays still weave with passion, immersed in the scenery of beautiful colorful houses. Walking on this tiny Island, famous also for delicious cookies, makes you feel like Alice in Wonderland.

-We will get on the private watertaxi at your hotel, if provided with a dock, and will start exploring the lagoon. -Our first stop will be in the Murano island at a glassfactory to see the art of the blowing glass. -Upon request, is possible also to see a glass beads making demo, made according to the lamp working technique. -After a walk, we will proceed by boat to the island of Burano to visit an atelier where the lace makers still work with passion. -There, we have the possibility to see also a museum of antique laces collection, dated back from the 16th hundreds. -We will admire the beautiful colorful houses and taste the cookies made on the island. -After a walk through an exclusive vineyard on the island of Mazzorbo, we will be back in Venice.