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620 reviews

Island Escape: Discover Murano with a Local

Adair - Cultured Island Hopper
Lucia Bondetti  - The Passionate Art Historian

Our locals for this tour

Adair, Lucia Bondetti & 3 other locals

Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Murano? Let a local show you around! On this private half day trip, experience Murano Glass Museum from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit during your time in central Venice.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Venice

  • Category

    Day trips

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Italiano • English • Deutsch • Español • 日本語

  • What's included

    Private Guide • Public Transportation • Entrance to the Glass Museum

Here’s an overview of your tour

Right outside central Venice, there's a cultural gem ready to be discovered. Get ready, hop on a vaporetto with your favorite local and prepare to be amazed, Murano awaits!

On this private half day trip to Murano, forget about those big tour groups and audio guides. With so much to see and learn, there's no better way than to have a knowledgeable local by your side. Check out its best-known spots as well as those little details that only a local expert knows about, like Glass making demonstration. Because in this experience, it's you, Murano, and your local host!

Embark on an enriching journey where you'll get to know everything about Murano with its ins and outs, its incredible history, insights, and fun facts. The more you explore Murano, the more you'll discover why this place is so important to the locals and its cultural relevance. Thanks to this private day trip, you'll be able to say that you got to see Murano from an exclusive and authentic perspective.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Fondamente Nove 'A'
  • From Venice to Murano

    Get ready to hop on a vaporetto, your host will be there by your side to make the journey a more pleasant and enjoyable experience
  • Murano exploring

    Let your local host show you around Murano. Here you can find must-sees, hidden gems, history, cultural treasures, and more! Your host will make sure to provide you with all the answers and insights you might have along the way
  • Glass museum

    The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Murano from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!
  • Ask Away!

    Your day trip is 100% private, meaning that it’s only you and your local host exploring Murano. Take advantage of this opportunity and get all the answers and insights to your questions about Murano
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Adair - Cultured Island Hopper

    Adair

    Cultured Island Hopper

    Adair
    5.0
    146 reviews
    I speak
    Italiano • English
  • Lucia Bondetti  - The Passionate Art Historian

    Lucia Bondetti

    The Passionate Art Historian

    Lucia Bondetti
    5.0
    143 reviews
    I speak
    Italiano • English
  • Genny - The Language Lover

    Genny

    The Language Lover

    Genny
    4.9
    168 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español • Italiano
  • Valerio - A venetian [deTour]ist®

    Valerio

    A venetian [deTour]ist®

    Valerio
    5.0
    232 reviews
    I speak
    English • Deutsch • Italiano • Español
  • Federica - The family friendly guide

    Federica

    The family friendly guide

    Federica
    5.0
    45 reviews
    I speak
    English • Italiano • 日本語

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • Public Transportation
    • Entrance to the Glass Museum
  • Not included

    • Entrance to attractions
    • Lunch (on guest expenses)
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
620 reviews
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    About local Adair
    5.0

    Fabulous tour! A

    "Adair was just a wonderful guide for us. Attentive, personable and full of information. It was so helpful to understand the formation of Venice and how each area has evolved. We stopped for chichetti...

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    About local Genny
    5.0

    Do not book with anyone else

    "We had the best time with Genny. We went to spots that we would’ve never dared to enter. She navigated the hustle and bustle with ease and showed us so many different aspects of Venetian eats. We had...

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    Adair picture
    About local Adair
    5.0

    Island hoppers

    "Went to Murano and Burano. Adair gave insights into the glass blowing industry as well as the lace. Saw many examples of the two and was amazed. This was our second day with Adair ( done on purpos...

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    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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Genny - The Language Lover
Lucia Bondetti  - The Passionate Art Historian
Federica - The family friendly guide

Our locals for this tour

Genny, Lucia Bondetti & 3 other locals

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