Sail to Murano & Burano: glass, lace, and color

Watch master glassblowers at work, stroll past rainbow houses, and discover two beloved islands of the Venetian lagoon.

Skip-Line Tickets

Save time with e‑tickets and skip‑the‑line entry at the museums.

Visiting timetable

Check museum hours and ferry frequency to plan your route.

Where is Located

Murano & Burano, Venetian Lagoon, Venice, Italy

Guided Tours

Guided boat tours share stories of glass, lace, and lagoon life.

Explore Murano & Burano — Venice’s craft islands

Murano is world‑famous for glassmaking, while Burano charms with its colorful houses and lace traditions.

Visit the Murano Glass Museum and the Burano Lace Museum, wander scenic canals, and enjoy an easy day trip across the lagoon..

Murano & Burano Islands Visiting timetable

Museums open daily except some holidays; hours vary by season. Last admission is usually one hour before closing.

Murano & Burano Islands Closing Days

Museums typically close on December 25 and January 1; check for special hours or maintenance closures.

Where is Located

Murano & Burano, Venetian Lagoon, Venice, Italy

How to get to Murano and Burano

Both islands are easy to reach by vaporetto (public ferry) or water taxi from Venice. Departures are frequent, especially from Fondamente Nove (F.te Nove).

By Train

From Venezia Santa Lucia station, walk or take a vaporetto to Fondamente Nove (F.te Nove), then board line 12 for Burano or lines 3/4.1/4.2 for Murano.

By Car

Cars are not allowed on the islands. Park at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, then continue by vaporetto to Murano or Burano.

By Bus

From Mestre or the mainland, take a bus to Piazzale Roma, then a vaporetto to Fondamente Nove and onward to the islands.

On Foot

You can’t walk to the islands, but you can walk to Fondamente Nove from many central areas; from there, take line 12 to Burano and lines 3/4.1/4.2 to Murano.