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Murano and Burano: Differences and Why You Should Visit Both

Murano and Burano are two of the most fascinating islands in the Venetian Lagoon, each with unique characteristics that make them unmissable. If you're wondering what the differences between Murano and Burano are, the answer lies in their history and traditions.

Murano is famous worldwide for its historic glassmaking tradition. By visiting the island, you can enter ancient furnaces and witness glassblowers at work, admiring master craftsmen creating their art. Burano, on the other hand, is known for its colorful houses and lace-making, a centuries-old tradition that is still passionately passed down. Many tourists confuse Murano with Burano, thinking that the colorful houses are found on both islands, but in reality, the colorful houses are exclusive to Burano.

Murano and Burano: Colorful Houses of Burano and the Murano Glass Museum.

Is It Worth Visiting Both Murano and Burano?

Absolutely! Although they are two distinct islands in terms of culture and tradition, Murano and Burano offer complementary experiences. Visiting both will allow you to immerse yourself in the two most authentic souls of the lagoon.

Murano enchants with its glassmaking art and the charm of its workshops, while Burano captivates with its picturesque atmosphere and the tranquility of its streets.

How to Reach Murano and Burano from Venice

To visit Murano and Burano from Venice, you can take the vaporetto, with regular lines connecting the islands to the city. If you want to avoid waiting and discover their beauty at its best, an organized tour of Murano and Burano is an ideal option, often with guided tour and transportation included.

How Much Time to Dedicate to the Visit?

If you're short on time, you can explore Murano and Burano in half a day, focusing on the main attractions.

However, to experience both islands more fully, we recommend a full-day excursion to Murano and Burano from Venice, to enjoy the beauty of both islands at a leisurely pace.

Tickets and Travel Options

To visit Murano and Burano in one day, you can purchase a daily Vaporetto ticket or opt for a tour with transportation included.

Murano, Burano and Torcello Tour from Venice
Boat tour (3 islands), with on-board commentary. Discounts for children.
Departures from St. Mark's Square, every day with departures in the morning.
Departures from the train station, in the late morning.
Murano and Burano Tour from Venice
Boat tour (2 islands), with on-board commentary. Discounts for children.
Departures from St. Mark's Square, every day with departures in the morning and afternoon.
Departures from the train station, in the morning.

Conclusion

If you're in Venice, don't miss the opportunity to explore Murano and Burano. The differences between these two islands make them the perfect pair for an unforgettable day in the Venetian Lagoon.

Book your Murano and Burano tour now and discover two unique gems of the Serenissima!

Burano Tours and Venice Tours

Boat tours to Burano Murano Torcello Venezia

Boat Excursions to Murano, Burano and Torcello

Duration: starting from 4 hours

Period: available all year!

Enjoy a little taste of the timeless atmosphere that you breathe in these places through a convenient and economic boat trip to the islands of the Venice Lagoon.

Departing from Venice, can be complicated for a tourist reaching Murano, Burano and Torcello by public transport, so we thought about comfortable tours of the islands which depart from the Santa Lucia train station in Venice, from Piazza San Marco and, in summer, also from Punta Sabbioni, the end of the Cavallino-Treporti coastline.

In our catalog there are various boat tours options: starting from the classic excursion to Burano, Murano and Torcello, up to the excursion to Murano and Burano with a fish-based lunch in a typical restaurant in Burano.

A novelty are also the tour of Burano, Murano and Venice starting from Punta Sabbioni and the daily excursion to Venice and its islands starting from Jesolo Lido.

In short, if you want to visit Murano and Burano, as well as Torcello and Venice, without sacrificing comfort, seating, explanation on board .... book online the boat trip that's right for you.

Choose the visit to the islands that you prefer, by pressing the button below to have access to our online catalog.


Venice Travel Cards

If you are a "DIY tourist", who prefer to move freely without the comfort of our tours, you can get to Burano with the public vaporetto (Line 12). You can skip the line at the ticket offices buying the water bus tickets online.


Week end in Venice

Plan your weekend in Venice: take a ride in our section dedicated to museums, events, tours, attractions and hotels in Venice and lagoon islands.
Compose online your holiday package in Venice, adding to cart individual services and booking them all at once!

All these services are offered by a Venetian tour operators.

Local Handicrafts

Murano glass shop

New Arte Fuga - Lume Glass Factory

Via Giudecca, 132 - 30142 Burano (Venice Italy)

The New Arte Fuga shop in Burano, which is also a small glass factory, offers exclusively original Murano glass objects of its own manufacture.

Inside this shop it's possible to enjoy for free the "glass lume processing", typical of the area around Murano.

Download the coupon for "New Arte Fuga" by clicking on the button below: showing it in the shop you will be entitled to a discount or a freebie.

Burano Accommodation

Laguna Blu Bed and Breakfast in Burano

Burano Bed and Breakfast

Calle Daffan, 379 - 30142 Burano

Book your room in Burano, in the heart of the Venice Lagoon. Stay directly in the quiet Piazza Baldassare Galuppi of Burano.

Venice Hotels

holiday lettings homes and apartments in burano

Holiday lettings, homes and apartments in Burano

Would you like to stay in a typical colorful house of Burano, once inhabited by fishermen and lace-makers?