PRIVATE VENICE ISLANDS FAMILY DAY TRIP TO MURANO AND BURANO
Get off-the-beaten-path in the Venetian lagoon and discover colorful islands just a short boat ride away from Venice. Enjoy a fun filled Venice islands family day trip to Murano and Burano with your children. Islands’ hopping in Venice is an interactive Italy travel experience for all ages.
Escape the crowds in the company of your expert kid-friendly tour guide who brings the art of craftsmanship to life. Hear the storied history of Murano and Burano. See first-hand Murano and Burano oldest traditions in action. Discover, enjoy, and experience the ancient crafts of glass-blowing and lace-making. Meet skillful artisans at work. Venice islands family day trip is an exciting adventure that educates and entertains adults and kids.
Take in panoramic views of the city as you cross the lagoon. Explore Murano, the Queen of Glass making since the late 13th century. Be introduced to the amazing secrets of glass blowing an art passed on from father to son through the centuries. Watch live how glass-blowing and lace-making are done Venetian-style. See first-hand glass being blown and fashioned into vases, glasses, and baubles. Find out why The Floating City is so famous for its glassware and why glassmaking was so important in Venetian history. The next stop on your Venice islands family day trip is Burano. Considered a Venice in miniature the colorful lace-making island of Burano is also famous for its delicious cookies.
MURANO AND BURANO FAMILY DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
✔️Family Friendly
✔️Private Half-Day Walking Tour
✔️Private Licensed Professional Local Guide
✔️Island of Murano
✔️Island of Burano
✔️Best Photo Ops
WHAT TO EXPECT
Venice islands family day trip is private, offering the personal attention required to experience one of the world’s leading cities at your own pace. Get the answers to the questions you are burning to ask from your expert kid-friendly guide. Learn all about Murano and Burano secret stories that bring these two captivating islands to life.
Expose your family to art, history, and centuries-old traditions. Get a glimpse of local life and discover hidden spots that entrance kids of all ages. See live demonstrations in the arts of glassblowing and lacemaking. Meet master’s fire and shape molten glass into a masterpiece. Watch skilled artisans making laces using techniques inspired by the making of fishing nets. Learn about age-old techniques that are still used by modern-day artisans. Islands’ hopping in Venice is a favorite family-friendly excursion to give kids a combination of history and behind the scenes action experience.
The island of Murano looks similar to Venice but it is much quieter. Charming architecture, canals, and bridges make it a relaxing place to stroll and learn. This Island offers a great living example of the central role that family and traditions play in a community and history. Murano internationally renowned for a glassmaking industry that dates back to the 13th century continues to produce ornate glass objects thanks to generations of glassmakers who apprenticed their sons and daughters to make sure this precious art craft survived. Your children imagination will run wild as they see artisans creating intricate handcrafted pieces.
Further north in the lagoon lies Burano, one of the most colorful towns in the world. This tiny island resembles a Venice in miniature. Stroll along Burano’s vibrant waterways and hidden courtyards. Burano is a picturesque fishing village made up of hundreds of candy colored small houses. Each house has different colors. Legend has it that the fishermen used this to their advantage as the colors helped them navigate their way home through the fog. Burano is also well-known for its lacemaking traditions, which dates back to 1500. However, today you can still see old ladies that hand-made lace. Burano is also home to a bell tower that over the years has started to lean. It may not be the Leaning Tower of Pisa but children will enjoy catching a glimpse of this unique bell tower.
How it Works
During the booking process, you will be able to tell us when you would like to tour and how we can customize the private tour for you and yours. With that, we will create the perfect tour for you.
