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Private Murano & Burano Island Odyssey by Private Water Taxi

Glide across the Venetian Lagoon to Murano's legendary glass furnaces and Burano's riot of candy-coloured fishermen's houses on a fully private boat — no queues, no crowds, your own pace. Two islands, one unforgettable morning on the water.

What to expect

Your skipper threads the lagoon past fishing islands and open water before docking at Murano, where a master glassblower at a historic fornace demonstrates the ancient art of Venetian glass — and you may purchase directly from the artisans, bypassing tourist shops entirely. Burano follows: 45 minutes on its wildly photogenic lanes, pastel houses reflected in still canals, perhaps a plate of risotto di gò at a waterfront trattoria. The return journey hugs the northern lagoon, the Venice skyline glittering ahead.

Book it with
Venice Water Taxis (Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia – official)
EUR 120–160 per hour for a private water taxi (typical 4-hour island circuit approx. EUR 480–600 for the boat, split across your group)
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Good to know

Book the water taxi directly via motoscafivenezia.it, specifying your cruise terminal (Stazione Marittima or San Basilio). A 4-hour round trip is comfortable; 5 hours gives leisure on both islands. Confirm all-aboard time before booking — lagoon travel is weather-dependent.

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