Tours & tickets

The Lace Museum

Escape the crowds of central Venice and catch a glimpse of what life in the city used to be like, as an island of artisans famous for their traditional craft skills, passed down from generation to generation. Your guide will keep you entertained on the short boat ride to the small island of Murano, famous for its glass making traditions. Find out the facinating story of Murano glassblowers and how their skills were so valued they were banned from leaving Venice on the threat of execution. Watch a craftsman in action and listen to a description of the process in English. Learn how silica sand becomes glass, and how the glass is given color. Afterwards, there will be time to browse the huge collection of glass art, and wander the island on your own. Cruise to the tiny island of Burano to see the brightly-painted houses huddled tightly together along streets and canals. Uncover Burano’s centuries-old lacemaking tradition as you visit a building where women still partake in this tradition of stitching lace. Your guide will explain the process of this dying art. Then, you can follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo and pick out your own keepsake. Or, wander the winding streets while sampling delicious local treats. Unlike other tours, this excursion intentionally omits Torcello to provide you with more time on Murano and Burano, and with less time on the boat or trekking inland.

Admire the San Marco Civic Museums, such as the Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and more with your Venice museum pass. Glimpse into the past as you explore the treasures and cultural traditions across various museums and historic churches. Museums of St. Mark's Square (available with the Venice Museum Pass and Venice Museum Pass Plus): • Doge's Palace • Correr Museum • National Archaeological Museum • Biblioteca Marciana If you select the Venice Museum Pass Plus option you will also enjoy entry to the following civic museums: • Ca' Rezzonico • Carlo Goldoni's House • Mocenigo Palace • Ca' Pesaro (Modern Art Gallery and Oriental Art Gallery) • Glass Museum (Murano) • Lace Museum (Burano) • Natural History Museum Both options include the following historic churches in the Chorus Pass: • Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio • Chiesa di Santo Stefano • Chiesa Santa Maria Formosa • Santa Maria dei Miracoli • San Giovanni Elemosinario • Ca’ San Polo • San Giacomo dell'Orio • San Stae • Sant'Alvise • San Pietro di Castello • San Redentore • Santa Maria di Rosario • San Sebastiano • San Giobbe • Santa Maria Del Carmelo - I Carmini • San Giovanni Battista in Bragora

Thanks to this guided excursion to Venice, Murano and Burano from Punta Sabbioni, you can discover the wonders of the Venetian lagoon by travelling on board a comfortable motorboat. Starting from Punta Sabbioni, the boat will stop in San Marco for a few minutes before proceeding to Murano, an island renowned worldwide for its centuries-old tradition of blown glass. Accompanied by your expert guide, you will visit one of the still active kilns where you can attend a demonstration on glass working and where there will be the opportunity to buy handmade products. Afterwards, you will have about an hour of free time during which you could taste some 'cicheto' or stroll through the craft shops and bridges on the canals. Next, you will be heading to Burano, the island of lace and colored houses. Here you could visit the Lace Museum, have lunch in a classic buranella trattoria and sample some typical dishes like 'risotto di gò', or go to a pastry shop and taste a 'Bussolà' and an 'Esse', the two typical cakes from Burano. Alternatively, you can visit one of the most prestigious lace exhibitions, or discover the beauty of the area, such as the leaning bell tower or the house of Bepi Suà, the most colorful and particular of the whole island. At this point, the tour will proceed to Venice, making a brief stop at Punta Sabbioni to disembark those wanting to end the tour here. Once you reach Venice, you will have free time to explore the city. You can visit St Mark's Square and its monuments, opt for a walk and an ice cream in Riva degli Schiavoni, or move to the Rialto area for a picture of the famous bridge or to do some shopping. If you choose the 9.15, 10.00 or 10.30 am departure from Punta Sabbioni, you will arrive in Venice where you can start the tour spending free time there and then leave for Murano and Burano at 1.00 pm.

Enjoy a full-day boat tour to the iconic Venetian islands of Murano and Burano, with a stunning panoramic return through San Marco Basin. The journey begins with a visit to Murano, where you'll witness a live glassblowing demonstration inside a traditional glass factory. You'll have around 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore and shop. Next, the boat sails to Burano, famous for its colorful houses and lace-making tradition. Here, you'll have approximately 2 hours of free time to stroll around and visit the Lace Museum. Throughout the boat ride, you'll be accompanied by an onboard assistant and multilingual audio commentary (Italian, English, Spanish, French, German). An app is also available for more in-depth information during your time in Burano. On the return, enjoy a scenic navigation route passing by Punta Sabbioni, Lido, the island of San Giorgio, and the breathtaking San Marco Basin — perfect for photos and unique views of Venice from the water.

Explore Venice with the 2-Day Venice Pass, granting access to 12 iconic museums and attractions. Visit the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, among many others. Upon purchase, you’ll receive a PDF via email with the complete list of included attractions. No advance booking required—simply show your Venice Pass at the entrance to access all Venetian Civic Museums through the priority “ENTRANCE TICKETS PRE-PACKED” lane. Important: Entry to the Doge’s Palace is available from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (security checks may cause slight delays). How It Works 1. Buy your pass – Activate it anytime within 6 months. 2. Download the official Venice Pass App (available on Google Play Store & App Store). 3. Check your email for login credentials. 4. Activate your pass in the Venice Pass App- valid for 2 consecutive days from activation 5. Show your digital pass at included attractions for seamless entry. Good to Know: - An internet connection is recommended for a smooth experience. - Each attraction can be visited once with the pass. - Children aged 0-6 enter for free. Make your Venice experience hassle-free with the Venice Pass 2 Days, your all-in-one city pass for culture, history, and art!

The island of Burano is easily accessible by public or private transportation from Venice and is an ideal destination for spending a pleasant morning or afternoon. Join this 60-minute tour and discover the island’s colorful houses and hand-made laces, and many other surprises! Your guide Silvia, born and raised in Burano, will lead you on a walking tour of the island, intended not only as a simple sightseeing tour, but also a chance to learn about the history, customs, and traditions of the picturesque community. Visit many interesting monuments, including the Church of St. Martino and St. Barbara and its famous leaning bell tower. Attend a short demonstration on the making of world-famous Burano lace. You'll visit a typical lace museum of Burano island where you'll have the chance to admire precious laces from about the XVI and XVII centuries, and buy home made products for special rates. You’ll have time to explore Burano independently. You might enjoy browsing the typical shops or having lunch at one of the cozy restaurants. The guide will be happy to provide you with suggestions and tips to make the most of your time in Burano!

With the Venice 2 Days Pass, you can explore the city’s art, history, and stunning canals with one digital ticket. Download the Venice Pass app and receive your access credentials by email. Top attractions include: - Historic landmarks: Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana. - Cultural gems: St. Mark’s Square museums and the churches of the Chorus Circuit. - Unlimited transport: Travel by ACTV buses, trams, and vaporetto for 48 hours. A full list of included attractions will be emailed to you upon purchase. How It Works 1. Purchase your pass and activate it within 6 months. 2. Download the official Venice Pass App from the Google Play Store or App Store. 3. Receive an email with instructions to access the app and activate your pass. 4. Once activated, the pass is valid for 2 consecutive days. 5. Show your digital pass for free entry to attractions and unlimited public transport. Good to Know - Entry to Doge’s Palace is available from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (security checks may cause minor delays). - Fast-track access is available for St. Mark’s Square museums—use the “ENTRANCE TICKETS PRE-PACKED” lane. - Always check attraction opening hours before visiting. - An internet connection is required to use the pass. - Each included attraction can be visited once per pass. - Children aged 0-6 enter for free. - To collect your ACTV transport ticket, visit a Venezia Unica sales point or an ACTV Automatic Ticket Machine and enter the ACTIV code found in your app. Now you’re ready to explore Venice with ease!

During this half-day trip, I will accompany you discovering the most beautiful Lagoon's islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello on board of the most strange typologies of bus all over the world: the Vaporetto! Best friend of every Venetian since 1895 when started its unbeatable service! (At 9am an early intimate, unforgettable and relaxing lagoon trip :) Best thing We'll explore Torcello, 17 century ago the first Venice community. Today the last 9 locals are still living inside a "dark ages city" where everything is like a lot of centuries ago.. From the top of their Romanic Tower you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the Venice’s lagoon! At what about the second amazing trip to Burano, the fashinating colorful town, fishers community famous for its millenial lacemaking industry? You will see one of the last Lace Factory where the last old lacers are still doing this very ancient handmade tradition! I'm sure: You'll love them! In the end We will visit the world famous Murano, where the last 20 families are still producing our amazing glass masterpieces like 1000 years ago! Walking tour will be across the “Glasser’s street”: we’ll explore a real Glass Factory with its family Art Gallery seeing Masters working! (Around 12 I really suggest to take your lunch time in Burano where is made one of the best local seafood cuisine ;)