Private
4 hrs
LivTours Private Venice Islands Tour takes you on an adventurous and luxurious day that is partly done on water and partly on foot. This is a great tour to gain an insider’s view of greater Venice. In the company of your private expert guide, you will explore two of the most important islands in the Lagoon, Murano & Burano. Each island offers a unique feel and history and the tour ends on the island of Burano where you can opt to stay and enjoy lunch or head back to Venice proper.
On this exclusive private tour of the islands around Venice, your LivTours guide will accompany you for the entire four-hour visit as you explore the main islands: Murano and Burano. Each island has artisan workshops, amazing landmarks, and one-of-a-kind architecture. Visiting these islands provides a full immersion into the daily life of Venice and its citizens.
Exclusive private Tours and Experiences. Also offered in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Swedish and Russian.
Our prices always include tickets and reservations fees (no waiting in lines!).
Our tour guides and staff are selected experts and speak perfect English.
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Eco-sustainable tourism, designed to respect and support local culture, art and traditions.
On your LivTours Private Venice Islands, your guide will meet you at your Venetian hotel where you will jump into a water taxi. Should your hotel not have its own water taxi dock, we will let you know the closest one and arrange that as your meeting point. Your local expert guide will help you understand the traditions and customs of this enchanting city. Enjoy a luxury water taxi ride while admiring the views as you head to your first island, Murano.
Up until the 19th century and in an effort to keep the much coveted secrets of glass blowing within the island, residents of Murano were restricted to living on the island and only marrying within the island’s population. After a short walking tour with your private guide, you will be taken to experience a live demonstration of the intriguing art form of glassblowing. Admire the artisans as they blow magnificent glass objects and tour the factory.
Back in your private water taxi, your guide will lead you to the second island, Burano. This gem in the Lagoon of Venice is a much admired UNESCO World Heritage Site. The unique architecture of the former fisherman’s houses now colorfully painted will fill your photographs with colors, stories and anecdotes. Admire the beauty of this island as you learn about Merletto lace techniques.
Your Venice Islands Private Tour ends on the island of Burano and the water taxi is booked to take you back to your hotel at the end of your tour, but you are more than welcome to remain on the island and take some extra time to enjoy a leisurely lunch and do some shopping. Your private expert guide will give you all the information you need to make the most of your time!
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.
By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.
